Zadar host Borac Mozzart in the clash of the middle of the standings

2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 11, Friday, 8 December 2023:

ZADAR – BORAC MOZZART

Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar 

When? 20:00

Story of the game: On Friday night, Zadar will be hosting Borac Mozzart at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Zadar.

It is a game of two squads, with similar positions currently, after having each played 10 games in the AdmiralBet ABA League so far this season. While Zadar are on a 5:5 record after 10 rounds, Borac Mozzart hold one win less in their hands, with a record of 4:6. Also, each of the two squads have won 2 of their last 5 games in the regional competition.

Zadar will do all they can in order to build on their last round win over Cedevita Olimpija and make it two consecutive wins, which would put them in the upper half of the standings. On the other side, Borac Mozzart have lost 2 games in a row recently, and will do everything they can to return to the winning track, which would increase their chances of finding themselves in the Playoffs Zone when it matters the most – at the end of the Regular Season.

However, history reveals, that Borac Mozzart have never ever prevailed over Zadar on the road in Višnjik in the regional competition. Can this time be the first or will tradition continue?

Match-up in focus: Of course, it’s Luka Božić, that all eyes will be set on this time, just like any other. He is currently the top scorer, rebounde and passer of Zadar with an average of 26 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game made this season. On the other side, his challenger this time will be Ja’von Franklin, who is currently the top rebounder and third-leading scorer of Borac Mozzart right now, averaging 12 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season. Who will be able to lead his team to the win in the arena named by the legendary Krešimir Ćosić?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 5:11, In Zadar 3:0.