Krka to face FMP Meridian in very important game for both sides

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 23, Sunday, 20 March 2022:

KRKA - FMP MERIDIAN

Where? Leon Štukelj Sports Hall, Novo mesto

When? 17:00

Story of the game: Krka will host FMP Meridian this Sunday evening in Round 23 of the 2021/22 AdmiralBet ABA League regular season.

This match is very, very important for each team. Krka are doing their best to escape the relegation zone, however at this moment they are at the bottom of the table with the overall score of 4-16. That is why the upcoming match means a lot to the green-and-white troops as if they win it they might surpass Split (4-17) on the standings and move away from the last place.

At the same time, FMP Meridian (11-9) are currently in a very good position to qualify for the Playoffs as they have two wins more than their direct opponents for a place in the Top 6. Still, the Panthers haven’t yet secured their Playoffs ticket and that is why every next game is very important for them as they want to stay on a safe distance from the teams behind them.

In the 1^st part of the season, FMP Meridian defeated Krka in Belgrade by 87:76.

Match-up in focus: This game brings us a truly special duel of point guards as Rok Stipčević (Krka) and Bryce Jones (FMP Meridian) are currently among the top 3 scorers of the season.

Rok Stipčević is averaging 15.9 points per game and only Split’s star player Shannon Shorter is in front of him on the 2021/22 Top Scorers List. On the other side, Bryce Jones holds the 3^rd place on this list with the average score of 14.7 points per game.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 2:11; In Novo mesto 2:4.