Battle for the Playoffs Zone in Bar – Mornar-Barsko zlato host Cibona

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 16, Friday, 20 January 2023:

MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO - CIBONA

Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar 

When? 20:00

Story of the game: On Friday night, Mornar-Barsko zlato will be hosting Cibona at home in their Topolica Sports Hall in Bar.

It’s one of those games, that might be characterized as a crucial one for both squads in the battle for the Playoffs Zone. Currently, Cibona are on the edge of the Top 8 with a 6:9 record, while on the other side, Mornar-Barsko zlato are just below with a 4:10 record.

Of course, both squads will be seeking for a new win in order to improve their chances of reaching the peak of the season and it would indeed help them a lot.

Mornar-Barsko zlato, however, will have an additional motive, as they might find themselves in a sort of trouble in case of a new defeat, that could push them further down into the battle to avoid the danger zone near the bottom of the standings.

When playing in Bar, Mornar-Barsko zlato have been more fortunate in the mutual encounters against Cibona so far in the league’s history. They won 4 times and Cibona twice. Who can do it this time? Tune in on Friday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: It’s Daron Russell against Borna Kapusta! Two amongst the most prolific point guards of the AdmiralBet ABA League this season will be battling head to head this time in Bar and will try to lead their respective teams to the new victories. Both are currently the top passers of their respective squads and while Russell is averaging 7.64 assists per game for Mornar-Barsko zlato, Kapusta is averaging 6.1 for Cibona. Who can emerge as hero this time?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 8:5; In Bar 4:2.