Round 15 opener in Belgrade – FMP Meridian host Borac Mozzart

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, Friday, 13 January 2023:

FMP MERIDIAN – BORAC MOZZART

Where? FMP Arena, Belgrade 

When? 20:00

Story of the game: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, FMP Meridian will be hosting Borac Mozzart at home in their FMP Arena in Belgrade.

One question emerges ahead of the opening game of the Round 15 – which of the two squads will return to the winning track?

While Borac Mozzart have lot their last 3 games in a row, FMP Meridian suffered what appeared as an upsetting defeat given the situation in the standings last round, when they were topped by Mega MIS on the road in Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall.

And both squads have an important mission ahead of them – grab a new pair of points to improve their chances of reaching their goals, when the Regular Season ends. For FMP Meridian, a new win would furtherly improve their chances of qualifying for the Top 4 ahead of the Playoffs, while Borac Mozzart need to win in order to avoid the danger zone near the bottom of the standings.

The first time that the two teams met this season has been dramatic as ever. FMP Meridian celebrated a 1-point win on the road in Čačak.

How will it end this time?

Match-up in focus: Trent Frazier meets Hunter Hale! The fans in the FMP Arena will witness the head-to-head battle of two players, that are currently both top scorers and passers of their respective squads. Currently Frazier has an average of 21.4 points and 6.1 assists per game, while Hale is averaging 19.7 points and 3.4 assists per game. Who will shine brighter this time?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 4:1; In Belgrade 2:0.