MATCH OF THE ROUND: Igokea host Cedevita Olimpija
On Saturday night, Igokea will be hosting Cedevita Olimpija at home in Laktaši Sports Hall in one of the most exciting games for both squads this season.
Kendrick Perry (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)
ABA League Round 21, Saturday, 13 March 2021:
IGOKEA – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA
Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši
When? 19:00
Story of the game: On Saturday night, Igokea will be hosting Cedevita Olimpija at home in Laktaši Sports Hall in one of the most exciting games for both squads this season.
The moment of truth is coming up for Igokea and Cedevita Olimpija as both of them are currently in the middle of the Playoffs race and in a similar position at the moment as well.
Just take a look at the standings! Igokea are currently occupying the second sport with a 15:4 record, while Cedevita Olimpija comes third with a 15:3 record. Only Crvena zvezda mts have lost less games than the current opponents (2), while Budućnost VOLI have lost 3 and Mornar 4. The next team following in the standings are Mega Soccerbet with 7 defeats on their record.
The thing is clear. The team that would win this game will make a giant leap towards the Playoffs, while the defeated one would have still a lot to fight for in order to improve their slip and get back on the right track.
The outcome is impossible to predict, though. The first time that the two squads have met this season, Cedevita Olimpija have prevailed at home in Stožice Arena, but only after overtime.
Currently, both teams are heading into the game after victories, with Igokea having won their last game and 4 of their last 5. On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija are on a 9 games long winning streak in the ABA League.
Which of the two squads will stay on the winning track this time following the Laktaši showdown? Watch the game and find out!
Match-up in focus: Perhaps one of the most interesting match-up in this game will be the one between Igokea sniper Steven Gray and Jaka Blažič of Cedevita Olimpija. Ever since he had joined Igokea, Gray has been shooting 3-pointers 46% in the ABA League and he is currently the third-leading scorer of his squad. On the other side, there will be the captain of the Dragons, which is not only thrilling his fans with excellent offensive contribution (he’s the top scorer of his team with 18.3 points scored per game), but is also famous for his defensive game. Can he stop Gray in this extremely important game?
Head to head in the regional league: In total 1:2; In Laktaši 0:1.
