Battle for the Playoffs in Laktaši

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 24, Saturday, 26 March 2022:

IGOKEA M:TEL – SC DERBY

Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši

When? 17:00

Story of the game: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 24, Igokea m:tel will be hosting SC Derby at home in their Laktaši Sports Hall in what might become one of the crucial games in the Playoffs race.

Currently, the two teams are only separated by a couple of wins with both of them still having four games to play in this Regular Season. While Igokea m:tel are on a 12:10 record, SC Derby are currently on a 10:12 record and from this it is clearly visible what meaning in this game would mean for any of the two squads. In case of Igokea m:tel’s win, they would have practically secured themselves the Playoffs spot, while in case of a SC Derby win, the two squads would be separated by only one point with 3 games to go and anything would be possible.

Lately, the teams have been in similar shape, with each of them winning 3 out of their last 5 games. But while Igokea m:tel have been defeated in their last appearance, SC Derby have won their last game.

Also, the first time that the two sides have met, SC Derby emerged victorious. Can this time be any different?

Match-up in focus: James Robinson III vs. Erick Neal! A lot will depend on the head-to-head battle at the point guard position. The one that prevails in this individual battle, might as well take his team to the win, as both of them are the true floor generals for their squads, topping them in assists. Which one would it be?

Head to head in the regional league: in total 0:1; In Laktaši 0:0.