Will Split or Mornar-Barsko zlato get back on the winning track on Friday night?
On Friday night, Split and Mornar-Barsko zlato will be battling in Split Sports Hall, trying to end their winless streaks.
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2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 14, Friday, 27 December 2024:
SPLIT – MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO
Where? Split Sports Hall, Split
When? 19:00
Story of the game: On Friday night, Split and Mornar-Barsko zlato will be battling in Split Sports Hall, trying to end their winless streaks.
Both teams are heading into this game after somewhat rough periods for their squads lately, as Split have only won 2 out of their last 5 games played and also lost 2 in a row lately, while Mornar-Barsko zlato have lost no less than 6 games in a row over the recent period.
The situation in the standings speaks for itself. Split are currently on a 5:8 record, in the 11th place in the standings, 2 wins below the edge of the Playoffs Zone and they will be seeking to win in order to improve their odds of finding themselves amongst the Top 8 when the Regular Season ends.
On the other side, Mornar-Barsko zlato are currently occupying the very last place in the standings with a record of 1:12 and they urgently need to start winning in order to escape the last position in the standings.
Who will be able to accomplish their goal? Hard to tell, tune in on Friday night and find out!
Match-up in focus: Probably the most interesting head-to-head encounter that can be observed this time around is the one between Shannon Shorter of Split and Branden Jenkins of Mornar-Barsko zlato. While Shorter has been Split’s top scorer, rebounder and second-leading passer so far, averaging 16.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, Jenkins has been the top scorer of the Sailors, averaging 17.9 points per game this season so far. Who will lead his team to the win this time?
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 4:4; in Split 3:1.
