MATCH OF THE ROUND: New Year's spectacle in Belgrade

Big game at the start of the new year. Two Euroleague teams, face to face in Pionir Hall. Crvena zvezda Telekom host Cedevita in the 18th round of ABA League.

ABA League 18th round, Monday, 04.01.2016:

CRVENA ZVEZDA TELEKOM - CEDEVITA

Where? Pionir Hall, Belgrade

When? 18:00

Story of the game: Crvena zvezda Telekom had a brilliant year. Three trophies, two times in TOP 16 phase of the Euroleague... Everything that the fans of this club could have wished for. Now, they are in front of a difficult task of repeating that kind year... But, the red and whites have a team that is capable of doing it all over again. Crvena zvezda Telekom will be even stronger as the club signed Tarence Kinsey in the final days of 2015. American player should make a debut on Monday night against Cedevita.

The Zagreb crew also had a very, very good year. They qualified for the Euroleague TOP 16 phase for the first time in club's history, while they finished the year with 10 consecutive wins in ABA League! That is some amazing streak! Cedevita therefore want to increase it even more, but to do so they will need to outplay big rival on the road...

Match-up in focus: You can pick any name really, as both teams have fantastic players on each position. Our choice - Maik Zirbes and Miro Bilan. They are considered to be top centers not just in ABA League, but in the whole Europe. Therefore, their duel will be especially interesting to watch...