NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Can Cedevita Olimpija extend their impressive home-court winning streak against Partizan Mozzart Bet?

2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 8, Monday, 20 November 2023:

CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET

Where? Stožice Arena, Ljubljana

When? 17:30

Story of the game: Cedevita Olimpija have won all 5 home court games against Partizan Mozzart Bet in the AdmiralBet ABA League. And this Monday evening, the Dragons will host the Belgrade giant in this week’s NLB Match of the Round.

Cedevita Olimpija and Partizan Mozzart Bet are all tied on the standings at this moment as both teams have the overall score of 5-2. This makes the upcoming game even more interesting as it represents a direct battle for the top positions in the regular season.

Cedevita Olimpija are on a 3-win streak in the regional league, while on the other side, Partizan Mozzart Bet ended their winning run last weekend when they suffered a shocking home-court defeat against Igokea m:tel.

Since the last round, both sides have played their games in Europe. Cedevita Olimpija suffered another defeat in BKT EuroCup as they were defeated by ratiopharm Ulm at home, while Partizan Mozzart Bet lost the away game against Bayern Munich in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, but two days later they triumphed against Alba Berlin at home court in the same competition.

Match-up in focus: Jaka Blažič (Cedevita Olimpija) vs. James Nunnally (Partizan Mozzart Bet).

Blažič is currently the 2^nd best scorer of Cedevita Olimpija in the ongoing season with 14.9 points per game, while in the past he had some impressive performances in the games against Partizan Mozzart Bet.

Nunnally is the 5^th best scorer of Partizan Mozzart Bet in the 2023/24 season with 9.1 points per game, while you all know how good he is when it comes to the big games in which there is lot at stake.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 6:5; In Ljubljana 5:0.