NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Sunday spectacle in Zadar – the Dalmatians host Crvena zvezda Meridianbet
In the opening game of the Sunday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Zadar will be hosting Crvena zvezda Meridianbet at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar.
Danijel Jusup (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 7, Sunday, 12 November 2023:
ZADAR – CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 17:00
Story of the game: In the opening game of the Sunday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Zadar will be hosting Crvena zvezda Meridianbet at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar.
It’s a game of two squads with Playoffs ambitions, that are currently having a bit different seasons. While Zvezda have only suffered one defeat in the opening six rounds, and have gotten a huge morale boost last round, by becoming the first squad to beat Budućnost VOLI this season, Zadar are currently on a 3:3 record, while losing their last game, on the road in Belgrade against Mega MIS.
History reveals, that games between Zadar and Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in Višnjik have always been exciting and unpredictable, with Zadar winning 9 times and Zvezda 12 times.
Who will come out on top this time?
Match-up in focus: Luka Božić of Zadar, the MVP of September and October, has been unique amongst all players this season in terms of individual performances, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game as Zadar’s top scorer, rebounder and passer and once more, the question arises whether anyone on the opposite side of the court would be able to stop him. This time, he faces Rokas Giedraitis of Crvena zvezda Meridianbet. The latter has been averaging 10.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this time. Can he stop and outperform Božić this time? If so, Zvezda might be close to securing a new valuable road win.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 13:29, In Zadar 9:12.
