Regular season finale in Podgorica: SC Derby face Borac Mozzart in the battle for the 11th place

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 30, Monday, 5 May 2025:

SC DERBY - BORAC MOZZART

Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica

When? 18:00

Story of the game: The curtain will fall on the 2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League regular season with a duel that carries pride, momentum, and final standings implications. SC Derby and Borac Mozzart enter this Round 30 clash with identical records of 10 wins and 19 losses, setting up a direct battle for the 11th place. While the Playoffs are out of reach for both sides, this match still holds significance—it offers one last opportunity to end the season on a high note and avoid the bottom third of the table.

Their first encounter this season was a dramatic one, with Borac Mozzart prevailing 78:76 in overtime on their home court in Čačak. That thriller showcased the competitiveness between these two mid-table squads, and a similarly intense contest is expected in Podgorica as both teams aim to close their campaigns with a win.

Match-up in focus: Erick Neal vs. Diante Baldwin.

This battle will be heavily influenced by the duel at the point guard position, where Erick Neal (SC Derby) and Diante Baldwin (Borac Mozzart) will go head-to-head in what promises to be a fast-paced and high-scoring showdown.

Neal has been a standout performer this season, currently sitting as the 3rd best scorer in the 2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League, averaging 16 points per game. His explosiveness in transition and ability to orchestrate the offense make him a constant threat—especially in front of his home crowd.

On the other side, Baldwin is not far behind. Averaging 13.2 points per game, the Borac Mozzart guard is the 16th top scorer in the league and thrives in crunch-time situations. He was instrumental in Borac’s overtime win over SC Derby earlier in the season, and he'll be eager to repeat that heroics.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 3:4; In Podgorica 3:0.