KK Cedevita vs. Sencur CP Kranj
ŠENČUR, Slovenia (Interstat) — KK Cedevita visits Sencur CP Kranj on Wednesday, May 20, in a Slovenian SKL matchup at Sports Hall Sencur.
Cedevita enters with a 32-20 record, coming off a dominant 106-74 win over Zlatorog on Sunday. Forward Matthew Hurt led that victory with 24 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes, continuing a strong stretch. Over his last five games, Hurt has averaged 13.0 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting efficiently. He scored 16 points against Crvena Zvezda on May 15 and posted a 5-point, 7-rebound performance in a win over the same team on May 12. Hurt, a former Duke standout, has been a consistent contributor for Cedevita, which has split its past four games.
Sencur CP Kranj, 19-10, last played Tuesday, beating Helios 82-75 on the road. Forward Domen Petrovic was immense, registering 21 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Petrovic has been productive in recent outings, averaging 14.0 points and 7.8 rebounds over his past four games. He posted 12 points and nine rebounds in a 75-65 win over Helios on May 9, and added 13 points and seven rebounds in a 76-70 victory at Helios on May 4. The team has won four of its last five, with the only loss coming in overtime against Ilirija on April 30.
Cedevita’s recent form includes a 95-86 loss at Crvena Zvezda on May 15, a 92-86 home win over the same opponent on May 12, and a 89-76 win at Zlatorog on May 9. Prior to that, the team dropped a 101-92 decision at Crvena Zvezda on May 7. Cedevita has played a tough schedule, with games against European competition in the ABA League and domestic cup.
Sencur’s other recent results include a 103-98 win over Hopsi on April 18, a 97-78 win over Zlatorog on March 28, and a 96-51 blowout of Terme Olimia on March 16. The team has been strong at home, where it has won five of its last six.
Both teams are jockeying for playoff position in the SKL. Cedevita’s depth includes guards Aleksej Nikolic and Umoja Gibson, who combined for 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the win over Zlatorog. Sencur relies on Petrovic and guards Jaka Klobucar and Jan Novak, who combined for 45 points in the win at Helios.
Wednesday’s game tips off at a yet-to-be-announced time.