Big match in Belgrade – Crvena zvezda mts vs. Cedevita Olimpija
Both teams are trying to book their ticket for the Playoffs, but also to secure a home-court advantage in the semis and finals.
Dejan Radonjic (Photo: Crvena zvezda mts)
ABA League Round 11, Wednesday, 14 April 2021:
CRVENA ZVEZDA MTS - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA
Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Belgrade
When? 18:00
Story of the game: Crvena zvezda mts will host Cedevita Olimpija this Wednesday evening in postponed game of Round 11. This match is of huge importance for each side as both Crvena zvezda mts and Cedevita Olimpija are trying to book their ticket for the Playoffs.
Both teams are approaching this game in high spirits. Crvena zvezda mts scored quite a big win vs. Igokea last weekend after pulling off an incredible 4th quarter comeback. On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija prevailed over Mornar on the road last weekend in one of the key games in the Playoffs race.
It is interesting to mention that these two teams will face each other once again on Sunday evening in Ljubljana in postponed game of Round 24 and that match will be equally important as this one.
Two games in five days between two top-class teams who are fighting for the Playoffs. Let the best team win!
Match-up in focus: Jordan Loyd (Crvena zvezda mts) vs. Jaka Blažič (Cedevita Olimpija).
Loyd is the top scorer of Crvena zvezda mts and the 8th best scorer of the 2020/21 ABA League regular season, while Blažič is the top scorer of Cedevita Olimpija and the 2nd best scorer of the season. Whoever wins this duel will help his team a lot in winning the upcoming game.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 1:1; In Belgrade 1:0.
