Battle for the Playoffs Zone – Cibona host SC Derby

Friday, 13. January 2023 at 13:00

On Saturday night, Cibona will be hosting SC Derby in an important game for both sides in their Playoffs Race.

Loren Jackson (Photo: SC Derby/Filip Roganovic)

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, Saturday, 14 January 2023:

CIBONA – SC DERBY

Where? Dražen Petrović Arena, Zagreb 

When? 21:00

Story of the game: On Saturday night, Cibona will be hosting SC Derby in an important game for both sides in their Playoffs Race.

After 14 rounds played, both Cibona and SC Derby are on the edge of the Playoffs Zone, with identical records of 6:8, sharing the places 7 and 8. This time they meet in Zagreb in what might be one of the crucial encounters for both squads in their battle for the Top 8 when the Regular Season ends.

Cibona will look to return to the winning path following their last round defeat in Belgrade against Partizan Mozzart Bet, while SC Derby will do everything they can in order to extend their winning streak to three games.

In the history of the AdmiralBet ABA League, the teams have met each other three times so far. SC Derby won twice, but the only clash between the two in Zagreb went Cibona’s way. How will it end this time?

Watch the game and find out!

Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most interesting match-up of the game will be between the two excellent point guards, as Borna Kapusta, with an average of 5.8 assists per game, will be facing Round 14 MVP Loren Jackson, with an average of 5.7 per game. Both are naturally the top passers of their respective squads, thus influencing the games of their squads decisively. Which one will lead his team to the win this time?

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

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