NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet eyeing sweet revenge on Dubai Basketball for the opening round defeat

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 16, Sunday, 12 January 2025:

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET - DUBAI BASKETBALL

Where? Belgrade Arena, Belgrade

When? 19:00

Story of the game: In the final match of Round 16 we have the derby of the week! Crvena zvezda Meridianbet will host Dubai Basketball in the clash between the teams that are currently among the top 4 on the standings.

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet are living their best days of the season, so far. The red-and-whites are on an impressive 12-game winning streak in the AdmiralBet ABA League, while on top of that they have also won their previous 4 games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. The red-and-whites will now be looking to extend that winning run even further, while they will be also eyeing sweet revenge on Dubai Basketball for that opening round defeat.

On the other side, Dubai Basketball lost the last-round derby match against Budućnost VOLI and that defeat put an end to the 4-game winning run of the league newcomers. Still, the boys coached by Jurica Golemac are obviously improving their form day by day and they will be looking now to immediately get back to the winning run.

Before this round, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet were sharing the top of the table with Partizan Mozzart Bet and Budućnost VOLI as al three teams had the overall score of 13-2. At the same time, Dubai Basketball were all alone at the 4^th position with the overall score of 11-4.

Match-up in focus: Isaiah Canaan (Crvena zvezda Meridianbet) vs. Nate Mason (Dubai Basketball).

Canaan has been playing in exceptional form recently, scoring some huge shots along the way that helped Crvena zvezda Meridianbet keep up winning.

Meanwhile, Nate Mason was the hero of Dubai Basketball’s opening-round win against Crvena zvezda Meridianbet when he scored 18 points to lead his team toward the big victory.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 0:1. In Belgrade 0:0.