Round opens in Novo mesto – will the streaks continue or end?

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Friday, 11 February 2022:

KRKA - CIBONA

Where? Leon Štukelj Hall, Novo mesto

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Krka will be hosting Cibona at home in Novo mesto and will try to do their best in order to end their negative series. However, Cibosi have other plans.

Currently, the two squads are in a totally different shape, since the hosts are entering the game after 11 straight defeats, which puts them at the bottom of the standings with the record of 3:14, with only Split having won no more games than the Novo mesto squad. On the other side, Cibona have won 2 games in a row and with a record 7:10 they are still in the race to qualify for the 2022 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs.

These situations reveal why the forthcoming game will be as crucial for both squads. While Krka need to win in order to improve their chances of escaping the danger zone near the bottom by the end of the Regular Season, Cibona simply cannot lose this one in case they wish to continue competing for the Playoffs.

Which of the two sides will succeed this time? Tune in on Friday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: It’s Rok Stipčević against Jose Vildoza. The two maestros of their respective squads will be battling head to head in Leon Štukelj Sports Hall on Friday night. While Stipčević is right now both the top scorer and passer of Krka with an average of 17 points and 3.5 assists per game, Vildoza is the third-leading scorer and second-leading passer of Cibona, averaging 10.2 points and 4.1 assists per game. What to expect this time? A great game for sure!

Head to head in the regional league: in total 9:21; In Novo mesto 5:9.