MATCH OF THE ROUND: Battle for the top – Mornar vs. Igokea
Mornar and Igokea are having a fantastic season so far, while this Sunday evening they will face each other in ABA League match of the round.
Mornar team (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)
ABA League Round 13, Sunday, 3 January 2020:
Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar
When? 19:00
Story of the game: Mornar and Igokea are having a fantastic season so far, while this Sunday evening they will face each other in ABA League match of the round.
These two teams have a very similar season score at this moment. Mornar have played one game more than Igokea so far in the regular season and the boys from Bar are just one win in front of their rivals. Mornar’s season score is 10-2, while Igokea are at 9-2.
What is important to mention is that both Mornar and Igokea are among the teams with the best score in the league and that is why the upcoming match may decide plenty of things when it comes to the battle for the Playoffs.
Both sides are in outstanding form. Mornar have won 4 out of their last 5 games in the season, while Igokea have won all of their 5 previous games in the championship.
Match-up in focus: Jacob Pullen (Mornar) has been unstoppable in recent games. He is currently the 2nd best scorer in the league, while in this match he will face Edin Atić who is not just the 3rd top scorer of Igokea, while also one of the best defenders in this team.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 4:4; In Bar 3:1.
