Everyone knows how important this game is – Zadar face Mornar
It’s the direct battle for the 2017/18 ABA League Playoffs!
Ive Ivanov (Photo: Mornar/MEDIA Pro)
ABA League Round 17, Monday, 22.1.2018:
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Hall, Zadar
When? 21:00
Story of the game: This is the current situation in the race for the 4th place on the standings: Partizan NIS – 26 points (9-8), FMP – 25 points (8-9), Mornar – 25 points (9-7), Zadar – 24 points (8-8). Take into concern that Zadar and Mornar have one game less than the others, while these two teams will face each other on Monday evening in ABA League match of the round.
Everyone knows how important this game is. The winner will make a major step toward the ABA League Playoffs, while the loser will suffer a pretty big setback in that race.
Zadar will play at home court, which is definitely a significant advantage as the local fans will probably come in large numbers in Krešimir Ćosić Arena to support the team. What is also important to mention is that Mornar defeated Zadar by 80:70 in the 1st part of the season.
Both sides are fired up in front of this duel, so be sure not to miss the Monday night basketball in ABA League.
Match up in focus: Derek Needham (Mornar) vs. Josh Bostic (Zadar)! They are the leaders of their teams. Both Needham and Bostic have been playing great in this season and that is why we are very excited to watch them face each other this weekend.
Head to head in regional league: In total 2:1; In Zadar 1:0.
