BANJA LUKA, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Interstat) — A clash of extremes highlights Friday’s BiH Liga schedule as the dominant Borac Nektar hosts struggling Basket Zivinice at Borik Sports Hall.

Borac Nektar (20-2) enters as the clear league powerhouse, having won 10 of its last 11 games. Its most recent victory was an 89-84 overtime road win against Sloboda Tuzla on April 5, fueled by 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists from guard Ty Harris. Harris has been a consistent contributor, averaging 10.8 points and 5.0 assists over his last four contests.

The visiting Basket Zivinice (8-14) snapped a three-game skid with a 73-67 home win over Zrinjski on April 4. Their success hinges largely on the play of guard Malik McConnell, who erupted for 22 points, five rebounds and two assists in that victory. McConnell is averaging 20.0 points over his last four games, including a 25-point effort in a loss to Siroki on March 28.

The season series heavily favors the hosts. Borac Nektar won the previous meeting on Jan. 3 in Zivinice, 81-69, underscoring the challenge ahead for the visitors.

For Borac Nektar, the game is an opportunity to solidify its top standing and continue a march toward the postseason. Center Dusan Makitan, who had 20 points and seven rebounds in the overtime win against Sloboda Tuzla, provides a formidable interior presence.

Basket Zivinice will need more than McConnell’s scoring to pull an upset. Support from forwards like Lazar Djurovic, who had 16 points and six rebounds in the win over Zrinjski, will be crucial against a deep and experienced Borac Nektar roster.

The matchup tips off at 7 p.m. local time on April 10 in Banja Luka.