Round 23 opens in Višnjik – it’s Zadar vs. Igokea m:tel

Thursday, 23. March 2023 at 11:00

In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 23, Zadar will be hosting Igokea m:tel at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena.

Luka Bozic (Photo: Igokea m:tel/Marija Vuruna)

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 23, Friday, 24 March 2023:

ZADAR – IGOKEA M:TEL

Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In the opening game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 23, Zadar will be hosting Igokea m:tel at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena.

It will be a game, in which both sides have plenty to play for.
On one side, Zadar, currently on a 10:12 record, are just a win above the edge of the Playoffs Zone and need to win in order to strengthen their position within the Top 8. On the other side, Igokea m:tel are on a 7:14 record and just 2 wins above Borac Mozzart on 13th place, which still leads to the AdmiralBet ABA League Qualifiers. So they are in a desperate need of winning too, in order to prevent themselves from ending in the danger zone near the bottom of the standings when the Regular Season ends.

The first time, the two squads met this season, Zadar prevailed on the road in Laktaši with the final score of 84:81. Can Igokea m:tel get their revenge this time?

Tune in on Friday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most interesting clash of the game will be the one between Luka Božić, the undisputed leader of Zadar squad on one side and Marko Jošilo of Igokea m:tel on the other. While Božić is currently the top scorer, rebounder and passer of Zadar, averaging 22.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, Jošilo has been averaging 5 points, 5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. His impact on offensive end usually isn’t comparable to that of Božić, but if he can limit Božić’s contribution for the Zadar squad, he will do a huge job. Can he do it?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 7:16; In Zadar 6:5.
 

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