PEJA, Kosovo (Interstat) — Peja will host Vellaznimi on Sunday at Karagaci in a basketball matchup that gives both teams a chance to build early-season momentum.

Peja enters with a 2-2 record, while Vellaznimi is 0-2. Vellaznimi is seeking its first win of the season after opening with two losses. In its most recent result, Vellaznimi dropped an 83-71 home decision. Kentrell Pullian led the way with 26 points, four rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes. Vance Jackson added 17 points and 11 rebounds in 38 minutes, and Dj Davis scored 14 points in 30 minutes. Vellaznimi also lost 90-67 at Bora in its other game this season.

Pullian is the player to watch for Vellaznimi. He also recorded 13 points, four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes in the loss at Bora. Vellaznimi has played one home game and one road game this season. Vellaznimi’s two losses came at Bora and at home against AEL Limassol.

Peja’s player to watch is R. Smith. In Peja’s most recent result, a 105-83 loss at Dinamo Tbilisi, Smith finished with 12 points, three rebounds and eight assists in 28 minutes. He had 24 points, four rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes in a win at Trepca Mitrovice, and he added 11 points, three rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes in another recent loss. Xavier Johnson contributed 15 points and eight rebounds in Peja’s latest game, while Dwight Wilson added nine points, six rebounds and one assist.

Peja will host the game at Karagaci. The home team has split its first four games, with its most recent outing ending in a road loss. Before that, Peja earned an 87-81 win at Trepca Mitrovice. Peja also has a 96-58 home loss to Dinamo Tbilisi this season and a 20-0 win at AEL Limassol. Peja has played four games, with its two wins coming at AEL Limassol and at Trepca Mitrovice. Peja’s two losses came against Dinamo Tbilisi.

Vellaznimi will remain on the road after this game. Its upcoming schedule includes a trip to Trepca Mitrovice, followed by home games against Ylli, Rahoveci, Bashkimi and Bora. Peja will travel to Ylli next before returning home for games against Rahoveci, Bashkimi and Bora. The teams are scheduled to meet again later in the season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Peja to beat Vellaznimi 81-72. The projected margin is nine points, and the projected total is 153.