NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Split in pursuit of first ever win over Partizan Mozzart Bet

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Saturday, 4 March 2023:

SPLIT – PARTIZAN MOZZART BET

Where? Split Sports Hall, Split

When? 18:00

Story of the game: On Saturday night, Split will be hosting Partizan Mozzart Bet at home in their Split Sports Hall.

It is a game in which both squads have plenty to play for, as the peak of the Regular Season is approaching. While Split are just below the edge of the Playoffs Zone after 19 rounds, with an 8:11 record and need to win in order to keep their chances of qualifying for the Top 8 strong, on the other hand, Partizan Mozzart Bet are still in the race for the very top of the standings at the end of the Regular Season, as they are right on the top with a 17:2 record with 19 rounds over in the season and they need to keep winning in order to stay where they are right now.

Both teams are entering the game at their peak – Split have won 3 games in a row lately, while Partizan Mozzart Bet have won 9 in a row. And of course, both wish to extend their streak further.

It’s worth mentioning, that Split have never ever prevailed over Partizan Mozzart Bet before in the entire regional league history, in 15 attempts so far.
Can they record the very first this time?

Match-up in focus: Our eyes will be focused on the head-to-head clash by Shannon Shorter and Dante Exum. They are currently both atop of the list of scorers of their respective squads, with Shorter averaging 18.1 points per game and Exum 11. Additionally, they are also both the second-leading passers of their teams, as shorter has been dishing out 2.9 assists per game and Exum 3.9.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 0:15; In Split 0:7.