Will Krka or Partizan NIS stay on the winning track?
Big game is coming to Novo mesto, as Krka will be hosting Partizan NIS at home in Leon Štukelj Sports Hall. Which of the two squads will remain on the winning track?
Vladimir Anzulovic (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
ABA League Round 11, Saturday, 19 December 2020:
KRKA – PARTIZAN NIS
Where? Leon Štukelj Arena, Novo mesto
When? 17:00
Story of the game: It has never ever been boring so far, as Partizan NIS have come to Novo mesto and for sure it will be no different this time, as big game is set to take place in Leon Štukelj Sports Hall.
Furthermore, because both teams have lots to play for. Krka are heading into the game with 4 wins and 6 defeats on their record and a 3 games long winning streak, so they will do their best in order to beat the black and white and remain in the safe zone, in the middle of the ABA League standings.
On the other hand, ambitious Steamroller squad are currently holding 5 wins and just as many defeats on their record so far and they need to win badly in order to keep their chances of reaching the Playoffs zone alive. They too have won their last game and wish to continue their season successfully.
Which team will come out on top this time?
Match-up in focus: The two guys in focus this time will be Rok Stipčević of Krka and Codi Miller-McIntyre of Partizan NIS. Both of them are currently ranked at the top of the list of scorers of their respective squads, with Stipčević averaging 11.7 points per game and Miller-McIntyre 13.6. When it comes to playmaking, Codi has been averaging 3 assists per game in the ABA League so far, while Stipčević has been dishing out 2.3 per game. Who will prevail in their head to head battle this time?
Head to head in the regional league: in total 4:16; In Novo mesto 2:8.
