NLB MATCH OF THE ROUND: Who will remain on the winning track? Split or Budućnost VOLI?
Two red-hot teams will meet in Gripe in the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20 – It’s Split against Budućnost VOLI.
Toni Perkovic (Photo: Buducnost VOLI/Filip Roganovic)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Saturday, 10 February 2024:
SPLIT – BUDUĆNOST VOLI
Where? Split Sports Hall, Split
When? 19:00
Story of the game: Two red-hot teams will meet in Gripe in the AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20 – It’s Split against Budućnost VOLI.
A game of two teams that are heading into the game in the middle of winning streaks and two teams, that have managed to down the Belgrade powerhouses Crvena zvezda Meridianbet and Partizan Mozzart Bet in Round 19. And while Split have won 4 of their last 5 games, including the last two, Budućnost VOLI haven’t been defeated for 6 straight games.
The game brings utter importance for both teams, since Budućnost VOLI need a win in their battle to protect their second place in the standings. They are currently on a 14:5 record, just a win ahead of Partizan Mozzart Bet and Cedevita Olimpija. On the other side, Split are currently on a 9:10 record, just a win ahead of 9th placed Borac Mozzart, meaning, that they need to keep winning in order to stay within the Playoffs Zone.
Previously the two squads have met 10 times in Gripe in the AdmiralBet ABA League. 6 times it has been Split that emerged victorious and 4 times Budućnost VOLI
How will this times clash end?
Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most exciting match-up of the game is the one between Shannon Shorter and Yogi Ferrell. Shorter is currently the top scorer and passer and second-leading rebounder of Split with an average of 16.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, while on the other side, Ferrell is the top scorer and passer of Budućnost VOLI, averaging 14.3 points and 4.6 assists per game.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 7:14, In Split 6:4.
