Krka clinch a spot in the playoffs following the win against Pelister-Bitola
Krka booked a playoff spot after they got the convincing win against Pelister-Bitola following Rok Stipčević's record setting night. Krka improves to an 8-3 record while Pelister-Bitola is still in the playoff hunt sitting at 6-5.
(Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
NLB ABA League 2 Round 11, Tuesday, 7 March 2023:
Pelister-Bitola - KRKA 88:102
Krka booked a playoff spot after they got the convincing win against Pelister-Bitola. Krka improves to an 8-3 record while Pelister-Bitola is still in the playoff hunt sitting at 6-5.
This was a one-way street from the start, Krka opened up with an 8:2 run and from that point, they would continue building their lead by the halftime break. Robert Jurković played a fantastic first half, he scored 14 points in the half on 6/6 shooting from the field. In the second half Pelister-Bitola had no answer for Rok Stipčević and Krka, Stipčević set the league record for most assists in a single game, he finished the night with a wild double-double, he scored 18 points and dished out 18 assists. Robert Jurković finished the night with 21 points and 6 rebounds while Jurij Macura added 19 points and pulled down 5 rebounds. Andrej Maslinko and Sead Hadžifezović led the way for Pelister-Bitola, Maslinko scored 21 points and added 3 rebounds while Hadžifezović finished the night with 23 points and 4 rebounds.
In the next round Pelister-Bitola will take on Sloga in a battle for a playoff spot, they both are looking at the 8 seed sitting at a 6-5 season record. Krka will face Sutjeska Elektroprivreda in round 12.
