Battle for the Playoffs – FMP Meridian vs. Mega Mozzart
This weekend brings us a big clash between two city rivals who are both doing their best to grab a Playoffs ticket. It’s FMP Meridian vs. Mega Mozzart!
Garrett Nevels (Photo: Mega Basket/Ivica Veselinov)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 18, Saturday, 29 January 2022:
Where? FMP Sports Hall, Belgrade
When? 21:00
Story of the game: This weekend brings us a big clash between two city rivals who are both doing their best to grab a Playoffs ticket. It’s FMP Meridian vs. Mega Mozzart!
FMP Meridian are having a truly great season as they currently placed inside the Playoffs zone and they are one of just four teams who have so far scored 10+ wins in the 2021/22 championship. Still, the Panthers lost the previous two games in the season, so they will now want to get back on the winning path and continue their pursuit for a precious Playoffs ticket.
On the other side, Mega Mozzart are just outside the Playoffs zone, but they currently have only 1 win less than Igokea m:tel who occupies the 6th place. Mega’s boys suffered a shocking home defeat last weekend against Borac, so they will also be very motivated to return to the winning path.
Home court might play a very important role in this match. FMP Meridian have won 6 out of the 7 home-court games in this season, while Mega Mozzart have won just 1 out of their previous 6 away games.
Match-up in focus: Bryce Jones (FMP Meridian) vs. Dayshon Scoochie Smith (Mega Mozzart).
FMP Meridian’s star player Bryce Jones is the 3rd best scorer and the 2nd best passer of the league at the moment, while on the other side Mega Mozzart’s starting point guard Dayshon Scoochie Smith is the league’s top passer in this season and one of the best clutch players in the regional championship.
Their duel should be really something special.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 6:5; At FMP Meridian’s home court 4:1.
