NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Derby night in Višnjik

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 12, Friday, 23 December 2022:

ZADAR - CIBONA

Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar 

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In the only game on schedule on Friday night in the AdmiralBet ABA League, Zadar will be hosting Cibona in a local derby at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Višnjik.

As always, we are talking about a game, that has at stake more than just a victory or defeat. Pride, passion and many more are involved here and also the fact, that the team that wins this one will be able to build on their winning streak ahead of the forthcoming rounds.

Currently, Zadar are already on a 3 games long run without a defeat, while Cibona have bounced back last round from their negative streak with a magnificent home win over Igokea m:tel.

And while Zadar are right now fighting for a spot amongst the Top 4 with their 7:4 record, Cibona are on the edge of the Playoffs Zone with a record of 4:7 after 11 rounds.

Who will prevail? Tune in on Friday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: The key head to head battle this time might be the one between Luka Božić, which is still the top scorer, rebounder and passer of Zadar with an average of 24.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists made per game on one side and Cibona’s top scorer Blaž Mesiček on the other side, who has been averaging 14.5 points scored per game since he joined Cibona’s team after an injury. Which one of them can lead his team to the win this time?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 21:19; In Zadar 15:5.