Mornar to host Budućnost VOLI in local derby that may be crucial for the Playoffs race
Mornar and Budućnost VOLI are about to face each other in Bar on Sunday evening in postponed game of Round 23.
Jacob Pullen (Photo: Buducnost VOLI)
ABA League Round 23, Sunday, 17 April 2021:
MORNAR - BUDUĆNOST VOLI
Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar
When? 17:00
Story of the game: Mornar and Budućnost VOLI are about to face each other in Bar on Sunday evening in postponed game of Round 23.
This game may be crucial for the Playoffs race. Mornar simply have to win both of their remaining games in the regular season to qualify for the Playoffs, while on the other side Budućnost VOLI need to win this match in order to seal the 1st place in the regular season.
This will be their 4th head-to-head clash in the 2020/21 season. Budućnost VOLI have won the game from the 1st part of the 2020/21 ABA League regular season when they triumphed in Podgorica by 81:74, while each side has scored per one win in their 2020/21 EuroCup clashes.
Games between these two teams have always been quite thrilling. After all, they are big local rivals, while in the last couple of seasons they‘ve been among the best teams in the region. That is why we expect a true basketball spectacle in Bar on Sunday. Let the best team win.
Match-up in focus: Jacob Pullen has returned on court recently and he should lead the Mornar troops in the upcoming battle. Pullen is the top scorer of Mornar and the 4th best scorer of the 2020/21 ABA League regular season. On the other side, Justin Cobbs will be the player to watch in Budućnost VOLI team. Cobbs is the top scorer of the blue-and-whites, while he is the 8th best scorer of the season.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 2:7; In Bar 2:2.
