Partizan NIS set to host the newcomers in Belgrade Arena
On Saturday night, Partizan NIS will be hosting SC Derby at home in Belgrade Arena. Will the black and white keep the perfect score or will SC Derby continue in victorious mode, that they turned on in Round 2?
Kevin Punter (Photo: Split/Ivica Cavka)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 3, Saturday, 9 October 2021:
PARTIZAN NIS – SC DERBY
Where? Štark Arena, Belgrade
When? 19:00
Story of the game: On Saturday night, Partizan NIS will be hosting SC Derby at home in Belgrade Arena.
The black and white are heading to their home court after a perfect score in opening two rounds in Dalmatia, where they have prevailed over both Zadar and Split and are now looking for a third win in a row, which would secure them a spot at the top of the AdmiralBet ABA League after three rounds.
On the other side, SC Derby have suffered a blowout defeat in Round 1 in Belgrade against Mega Basket, but have bounced back in Round 2, outplaying Zadar at home in Morača. A win would put them in the upper half of the standings with a 2/3 record after three rounds and for sure this is what they will be aiming for.
Will the black and white keep the perfect score or will SC Derby continue in victorious mode, that they turned on in Round 2?
Tune in your TV screens on Saturday night and find out!
Match-up in focus: It’s Kevin Punter against Kyle Vinales! The two dominant players in the backcourts of both sides will battle head to head this time and we need to wait and see which one prevails in this battle this time around. While Punter has been averaging 10.5 points and 4 assists per game so far, Vinales has been averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 assists. Who will be more successful this time?
Head to head in the regional league: in total 0:0.
