Local derby in Novo mesto

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14, Sunday, 2 January 2022:

KRKA – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA

Where? Leon Štukelj Sports Hall, Novo mesto

When? 17:00

Story of the game: In the first game of the second half of the Regular Season for both squads, a local derby is awaiting Krka and Cedevita Olimpija.

The squads will meet for the third time this season and while two times before – in the opening round of the AdmiralBet ABA League season and in the Slovenian Super Cup – Cedevita Olimpija have come out victorious, Krka have other plans for this time.

The squads are in a fairly different positions midway through the season, with Cedevita Olimpija occupying the fifth place in the standings with a record of 8:5 and Krka in the danger zone with a record of 3:10, with only Split having a poorer score right now.

Krka aren’t in a good streak either, as they have suffered defeats in last 7 games in the regional competition, following a good start. On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija have won 3 games in a row lately and also 3 of their last 5 games.

Speaking of tradition… this is also a point where Cedevita Olimpija seem to be looking better, as the two squads have faced each other 4 times so far in the AdmiralBet ABA League and every single time, the Dragons have won.

But, basketball is a sport full of surprises and Krka will definitely be wishing one this time. Can they do it and end the streaks of both teams or will they go on in Novo mesto?

Match-up in focus: Rok Stipčević vs. Jacob Pullen! This will be the match-up in the limelight as Krka will meet Cedevita Olimpija, as both are currently the top scorers and passers of their respective squads. While Stipčević has been averaging 17.9 points and 4 assists per game so far in the AdmiralBet ABA League, Pullen has been averaging 14 points and 3.6 assists per game. How will it be this time around?

Head to head in the regional league: In total 0:4; In Novo mesto 0:1.