Third for Igokea or first for Split?

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 5, Friday, 22 October 2021:

IGOKEA - SPLIT

Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 5, Igokea will be hosting Split at home in Laktaši Sports Hall.

It is a clash that might have a great impact on the remainder of the season of both squads. While Igokea are having great ambitions for this season, they have won 2 games out of the opening four and are chasing the third in order to strengthen their chances of reaching the Playoffs.

On the other side, Split haven’t managed to grab a triumph in the opening four rounds and will try to score their maiden win of the season.

Traditionally, Split haven’t had much success when playing in Laktaši, as they are still empty-handed after 2 games in this venue. Also, the course of the season so far tells us that Igokea are the ones that are seen as favourites as many in the basketball public.

Can Split make an upset and write history with their first ever win in Laktaši?

Match-up in focus: Markel Starks or Roko Leni Ukić? Who can lead his team to the win? Both Starks and Ukić are currently the top scorers an passers of his team, with Starks averaging 13 points and 4.75 assists per game and Ukić 9.5 points and 4.5 assists per game. So it’s safe to say that both of them are currently integral for their teams’ potential success. Which one can shine brighter?

Head to head in the regional league: in total 4:0; In Laktaši 2:0.