Mornar-Barsko zlato challenge Zadar as they seek to end their winless streak

2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 16, Saturday, 13 January 2024:

MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO – ZADAR 

Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar

When? 17:00

Story of the game: In the only game on schedule on Saturday in the AdmiralBet ABA League, Mornar-Barsko zlato will be hosting Zadar at home in their Topolica Sports Hall in Bar.

It’s an extremely important game for both sides, but especially for Mornar-Barsko zlato, which haven’t tasted the sweet taste of a victory for 10 straight games and need to start winning again in order to increase their odds of escaping the very bottom of the AdmiralBet ABA League standings, where they are now placed alone with a record of 1:14, two wins behind the 13th placed Krka.

On the other side, Zadar are currently on a record of 8:7, just above the edge  of the Playoffs Zone and they need a win too to protect their position inside the Top 8.

Last round, both of the two squads have demonstrated good performances. While Zadar have prevailed at home over SC Derby, Mornar-Barsko zlato have nearly managed to upset Budućnost VOLI on the road.

History reveals that games in Topolica Sports Hall have traditionally been tough for Zadar, as they have beaten Mornar-Barsko zlato on the road only one in 7 games played so far. Can they fight tradition, or will the Sailors bounce back and end their losing streak?

Join us on Saturday night and find out!

Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most exciting match-up expected ahead of this game will be the one between Mornar-Barsko zlato top scorer and rebounder Marcus Weathers on one side and Zadar’s top scorer, rebounder and passer Luka Božić on the other. While Weathers has been averaging 17 pointsand 8.7 rebounds per game so far this season, Božić has been averaging 23.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6 assists per game so far. Which one will prevail this time in this match-up and take his team to the win?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 11:4, In Bar 6:1.