MATCH OF THE ROUND: Regional basketball classic - Partizan vs. Cibona
They are big rivals, still they have a huge ammount of respect for each other. Simply, because their clash have always been more than just an ordinary match. It's the regional basketball classic - Partizan NIS vs. Cibona.
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They are big rivals, still they have a huge ammount of respect for each other. Simply, because their clash have always been more than just an ordinary match. It's the regional basketball classic - Partizan NIS vs. Cibona.
ABA League 3rd round, Friday, 7.10.2016:
Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Belgrade
When? 19:00
Story of the game: History is a big part of this match, while this time the current situation in each club makes it even more exciting. Both Partizan NIS and Cibona scored 2 wins in the opening 2 rounds in the ABA League.
Partizan NIS outplayed Mornar and MZT Skopje Aerodrom on the road, so this will be their first home game in the new season. That is why everyone expect a full house on Friday evening and you all know what it means when it comes to Partizan NIS - A lot of noise.
At the same time, Cibona downed Igokea away and Mornar at home, so they want to stay on the winning path. It won't be easy for them to do so in packed "Aleksandar Nikolić" Hall in Belgrade, but the Wolves are fired up to make a big break.
Match-up in focus: William Hatcher vs. Elijah Johnson. Each side decided to hire an American point guard this summer and it seems that neither of them made a mistake in their choice. Hatcher and Johnson showed themselves as excellent players in the opening rounds, so their duel will be very interesting to watch.
Head to head in regional league: In total: 19:10; In Belgrade: 13:1.
