Match of the round: Olimpija hunting their first ever win in Laktaši
In the match of the 12th round, Igokea will be hosting Petrol Olimpija in Laktaši and will be trying to get their revenge over the Ljubljana side for the first round overtime defeat. On the other side, Petrol Olimpija wish to end their negative streak when playing in Laktaši.
Vuk Radivojevic (Photo: Mornar/MEDIA Pro)
2017/18 ABA League Regular Season, Round 12, Friday, 15.12.2017:
Where? Laktaši Sports Hall
When? 20:00
Story of the game: The match of the round will take place in Laktaši this time, as Igokea will be hosting Petrol Olimpija and try to get their satisfaction with revenge for the first round defeat, when they were defeated by the green and white in Ljubljana after overtime.
On he other side, Petrol Olimpija are not happy with the fact that they have played on the road in Laktaši six times in the history of the regional competition and have never ever returned home with a victory. Last season, they were only a point short. They now wish to end this negative streak.
Currently, Petrol Olimpija are sharing the fourth place in the standings with four more teams. Igokea are right above them, with four wins, one less than the Dragons. And, while both teams have lost last round, Igokea have won only once in the five rounds, while Olimpija have triumphed three times in that period. Can they benefit from their better shape?
Match-up in focus: Robert Rikić has been putting on some good performances lately and he will have a proper match-up in the paint this time, as Jordan Morgan is coming to town alongside the rest of the Olimpija squad. Who will shine brighter this time?
Head to head in regional league: In total 8:5; In Laktaši 6:0.
