Mornar-Barsko zlato to host MZT Skopje Aerodrom in Round 19 opener

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 19, Friday, 10 February 2023:

MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO - MZT SKOPJE AERODROM

Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar

When? 18:00

Story of the game: This game is very, very important for both sides as both Mornar-Barsko zlato and MZT Skopje Aerodrom are in danger of relegation.

Mornar-Barsko zlato called this match “the game of the season” for them. The Bar troops currently have the overall score of 5-12 and if they win the upcoming clash, they will make a huge step toward the safe zone.

On the other side, MZT Skopje Aerodrom are still all alone at the bottom of the table with the overall score of 3-15, but the Skopje troops boosted the team confidence significantly last week with the win over Cedevita Olimpija and the team found a new hope that they might avoid relegation after all.

What is important to mention is that Mornar-Barsko zlato and MZT Skopje Aerodrom have so far met 5 times in the regional league and the Bar team have won all 5 games.

In the first part of the season, Mornar-Barsko zlato triumphed in Skopje by 94:77.

Match-up in focus: After Daron Russell left the team, Mornar-Barsko zlato needed a new leader on the court and they might found it in Gregor Glas. Glas recorded double digits in scoring in every game he has played for his new team so far in the 2022/23 season, so he will definitely have an important role in Friday’s game.

At the same time, MZT Skopje Aerodrom latest signing Keandre Cook has recovered from injury and he immediately shined last week as he led his team toward the win over Cedevita Olimpija, while on top of that he won the MVP of the round award.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 5:0; In Bar 2:0.