Last Playoffs Ticket on the Line in Laktaši: Igokea m:tel vs Spartak Office Shoes

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-in Round 1, Sunday, 3 May 2026:

IGOKEA M:TEL - SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES

Where? Laktaši Sports Hall, Laktaši

When? 19:00

Story of the game: Sunday evening in Laktaši brings one of the most decisive games of the season, as Igokea m:tel host Spartak Office Shoes in the Play-In clash that will determine the final participant of the 2026 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs.

There is no second chance here. The winner moves on to the postseason, while the losing side will see their 2025/26 campaign come to an immediate end.

This will be just the third-ever meeting between these two sides in the AdmiralBet ABA League, with the head-to-head record currently tied at 1-1. Interestingly, they have not faced each other during the 2025/26 regular season, which adds an extra layer of unpredictability to this high-stakes showdown.

Igokea m:tel enter this game determined to bounce back after their Play-In opening loss against Bosna BH Telecom. The Laktaši squad will rely on home court advantage and their experience in pressure games, hoping to deliver when it matters the most.

On the other side, Spartak Office Shoes arrive with momentum. Their convincing win over Zadar in the previous round kept their Playoffs dream alive, and they now stand just one win away from completing the mission.

Match-up in focus: All eyes will be on the battle between two power forwards - Strahinja Gavrilović and Danilo Nikolić.

Gavrilović scored 20 points in Igokea’s loss to Bosna. His experience and leadership remain crucial for the home side, especially in a do-or-die scenario like this.

Meanwhile, Danilo Nikolić stepped up when Spartak needed it the most. He delivered a double-double performance (11 points, 10 rebounds) against Zadar, playing a key role in securing his team’s progression to this stage.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 1:1; In Laktaši 1:0.