Red hot Zadar host MZT
In Zadar the favourites of the opening game of the 14th round are clear as they rarely are. Zadar, that have been on a winning streak until last round’s overtime defeat against Cedevita, are hosting last placed MZT Skopje Aerodrom, that desperately need to win in their battle to avoid relegation.
Jure Lalic (Photo: MZT Skopje Aerodrom/Dragan Mitreski - Dadi)
2017/18 ABA League Regular Season, Round 14, Friday, 29.12.2017:
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 20:00
Story of the game: In Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar, the home Dalmatian side will be the hosts of MZT Skopje Aerodrom. Everyone is expecting this to be a cat and mouse display, but usually in these kinds of situations, upsets can occur.
Zadar have ended their excellent winning run last round against Cedevita on the road in Zagreb, when they have lost after overtime. However, they still hold an excellent score of five wins out of last seven clashes. On the other side, MZT Skopje Aerodrom haven’t won since fourth round, when they have beaten Igokea – on the road.
For Zadar, a new triumph would mean that they are remaining more than serious contenders for one of the Playoffs spots. On the other side, for MZT Skopje Aerodrom this is perhaps the last chance to make their battle to avoid relegation alive again.
Which will be the more successful team this time?
Match-up in focus: What a battle there will be at the swingman position! Luka Božić, young gun who is leading Zadar this season with his unbelievable talent, will face experienced Macedonia international Damjan Stojanovski!
Head to head in regional league: In total 6:5; In Zadar 4:1.
