Both Široki TT Kabeli and Cibona determined to get back on winning track
Two traditional regional rivals are set to renew their rivalry on Monday evening, as Široki TT Kabeli welcome Cibona to Pecara in an encounter that carries significant importance for both teams, although for very different reasons.
(Photo: Siroki TT Kabeli/Antonio Sliskovic)
2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League, Group A, Round 7, Monday, 9 November 2026
ŠIROKI TT KABELI – CIBONA
Where? GSD Pecara, Široki Brijeg
When? 19:00
Story of the Game: Two traditional regional rivals are set to renew their rivalry on Monday evening, as Široki TT Kabeli welcome Cibona to Pecara in an encounter that carries significant importance for both teams, although for very different reasons.
Široki have made an encouraging return to the AdmiralBet ABA League, collecting three victories in their opening five games. However, after starting the season with three consecutive wins, Marijan Bagarić's team have suffered back-to-back defeats and will now be determined to rediscover their winning rhythm in front of their home supporters.
Cibona, meanwhile, arrive in Široki Brijeg looking to turn their season around. The Zagreb team have endured a difficult start to their return to the regional elite, recording just one victory in five appearances. Their 1-4 record leaves them under pressure to improve their position in Group A, while the arrival of head coach Ivan Tomas has brought fresh expectations that the team can begin moving in the right direction.
History also adds an interesting dimension to this matchup. Cibona have dominated the previous encounters between these two clubs, winning 20 of their 24 meetings in the regional competition. However, with Široki enjoying a stronger start to the current campaign, the hosts will see Monday's clash as an excellent opportunity to improve that record.
Match-up in Focus: Chavaughn Lewis vs. Rickey McGill.
Monday's encounter could feature an exciting battle between two dynamic American guards, as Chavaughn Lewis and Rickey McGill look to lead their respective teams toward an important victory.
Lewis has been Široki's leading scorer this season, averaging an impressive 19.4 points per game, along with 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals. On the other side, McGill has established himself as Cibona's main offensive weapon, averaging 16 points and 6.8 assists per game.
Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 4:20; In Široki Brijeg 3:9.
