MATCH OF THE ROUND: Who will get back on the winning track in Laktaši?

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 12, Friday, 17 December 2021:

IGOKEA M:TEL - CIBONA

Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In the only game on schedule on Friday in the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 11, Igokea m:tel will be hosting Cibona at home in Laktaši.

It’s a game of two squads that both need to end their recent negative streaks in order to put themselves in a position in the standings, where they desire to be – the Playoffs zone. Currently, both of them are placed just below the Top Six, with 5:6 records.

And while Cibona are now in a middle of a 3 games long winless streak, Igokea m:tel haven’t won a game in the recent two rounds.

Given that the teams are in an identical situation almost midway through the season it is clear that it’s impossible to predict the winner with certainty, but tradition won’t help either. In 20 games played between the two squads so far in the regional competition, Igokea m:tel have won 12 games and Cibona 8. On the other side, when playing in Laktaši, Igokea m:tel have won 6 mutual encounters and Cibona 4.

Everything is possible, but only one team can claim the win. Which one? Tune in on Friday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: Its’ Markel Starks vs. Lovro Gnjidić! Experienced American player will battle head to head with Cibona’s talented young gun. Currently, both playmakers are the top passers of their respective squads with Starks averaging 5.5 assists per game so far this season and Gnjidić 4.3. Who will lead his team to the win this time?

Head to head in the regional league: In total 12:8; In Laktaši 6:4.