NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Battle for Playoffs in Laktaši
Big game is coming to Laktaši, as Igokea m:tel will be hosting Mornar-Barsko zlato in the NLB Match of the Round 20. The game, which might be as well branded as the battle for the 2022 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs.
Dragan Bajic (Photo: Igokea m:tel/Nikola Vuruna)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Saturday, 12 February 2022:
IGOKEA M:TEL – MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO
Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši
When? 17:00
Story of the game: Big game is coming to Laktaši, as Igokea m:tel will be hosting Mornar-Barsko zlato in the NLB Match of the Round 20. The game, which might be as well branded as the battle for the 2022 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs.
Right now the teams are in a similar position. While Igokea m:tel are on a 9:9 record, on the edge of the Playoffs Zone, Mornar-Barsko zlato are on a 7:10 run, just below the line that separates the teams in the Playoffs Zone from the others.
It’s clear that both of them need the win in order to accomplish their goal – reach the Playoffs when the Regular Seaosn ends.
Which of the two will succeed? Tune in on Saturday night and find out!
Match-up in focus: It’s James Robinson against Vladimir Mihailović! Ever since the departure by Markel Starks from Igokea, Robinson’s role has gained a lot of importance for Igokea m:tel and this time his contribution might be crucial in case Igosi wish to beat the Sailors. And with the recent injury by Nemanja Gordić, the burden of playmaking at Mornar-Barsko zlato falls completely on the shoulders of Mihailović, so his performance will be of exceptional importance for the opposite side as well. Who will prevail in this battle and lead his team to the win?
Head to head in the regional league: in total 4:7; In Laktaši 3:2.
