Zvezda for 2nd place, Krka for survival
This game may decide many things. Crvena zvezda Telekom are fighting for the 2nd spot and for the home court advantage in the Playoffs, while Krka are doing everything to avoid relegation...
This game may decide many things. Crvena zvezda Telekom are fighting for the 2nd spot and for the home court advantage in the Playoffs, while Krka are doing everything to avoid relegation...
ABA League 26th round, Monday, 6.3.2016:
Where? Pionir Hall, Belgrade
When? 18:00
Story of the game: It's all in their hands now. Crvena zvezda Telekom skipped Cedevita on the standings last weekend and seized the 2nd spot on the standings. Therefore, they need just one more win to definitely secure the home court advantage in the Playoffs... Crvena zvezda Telekom will finish the regular season at the 2nd spot if they beat Krka at home court in the last round.
However, the visiting side also have a huge motive before this game. Krka are among teams that are still fighting for the survival in ABA League! If they win the game in Belgrade, the team from Novo mesto will definitely avoid relegation, but if they lose they might end up being tied with several other teams... And that might be a tricky situation, considering their head to head score with the direct rivals.
Match-up in focus: Maik Zirbes vs. Jure Lalić. They are considered to be some of the strongest centers in the league. You just can't let them make a good position down at the post, or you will be punished with an easy basket. It will be interesting to see their battle in the paint.
