Battle for the Playoffs – SC Derby vs. Split

Sunday, 12. March 2023 at 10:13

SC Derby will host Split this Monday evening in the match that may have huge impact on the Playoffs race. 

Andrej Zakelj (Photo: SC Derby/Filip Roganovic)

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 21, Monday, 13 March 2023:

SC DERBY - SPLIT

Where? Morača Sports Center, Podgorica

When? 18:00

Story of the game: SC Derby will host Split this Monday evening in the match that may have huge impact on the Playoffs race.

SC Derby are in a slightly better position than Split ahead of their upcoming clash as the Podgorica side have the overall score of 9-11, while Split are currently at 8-12. On top of that, SC Derby have perfect score when playing against Split in the regional league as the team coached by Andrej Žakelj have won all 3 previous duels against the Yellow troops, including the one from the 1st part of the ongoing season when SC Derby triumphed in Split by 85:82.

Both sides will be looking to return on the winning path after suffering quite painful defeats last week. SC Derby lost the thriller against Borac Mozzart on the road when they missed the last-second shot that would have forced overtime, while Split were defeated against Partizan Mozzart Bet at home after James Nunnally hit the game-winning 3-pointer just 1 second before the end of the game.

Match-up in focus: In this match we will watch a direct duel of two point guards who are currently among the top 15 players in the league when it comes to the best overall index rating.

SC Derby point guard Loren Jackson is averaging 18 index rating this season and he is currently at the 13th spot on this list, while Split point guard Dominik Mavra is averaging 20.7 index rating and he is holding the 6th place in this ranking.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 3:0; In Podgorica 1:0.

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