Battle for survival in Novo mesto – Krka vs. Borac
Both Krka and Borac are trying to move away from the 13th spot which leads into Relegation/Promotion Playoffs at the end of the season. And this Monday evening, they face each other in Novo mesto.
Nejc Baric (Photo: Borac/Dusko Radisic)
ABA League Round 21, Monday, 15 March 2021:
Where? Leon Štukelj Sports Hall, Novo mesto
When? 18:00
Story of the game: Both Krka and Borac are trying to move away from the 13th spot which leads into Relegation/Promotion Playoffs at the end of the season. And this Monday evening, they face each other in Novo mesto.
Krka are in a slightly better position than Borac at this moment. The boys from Novo mesto currently have the overall score of 6-13, while the Čačak troops are at 4-14 ahead of this match.
It is very important to mention that Krka won the game in Čačak in the 1st part of the season by 90:86, which means that even if they lose this game by 3 points or less they will have a better head-to-head score against Borac. And that head-to-head score might be very, very important at the end of the season.
As far as their current form is concerned, each side has scored 2 wins in the last 5 games of the season.
Match-up in focus: When these two teams are concerned, many things depend on their starting point guards – Rok Stipčević (Krka) and Bryce Jones (Borac). Apart from being the top scorers of their teams, Stipčević and Jones are the main engines for Krka and Borac on both ends of the court. That is why their direct duel may actually decide the winner of this very important match.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 1:0; In Novo mesto 0:0.
