This Wednesday begins the second half of the LNBM season. In a season where 12 of the 13 teams are still with a chance to get into the playoffs at the Christmas break we can look forward to an interesting second act. Most of the teams made a few moves on the transfer market for the final straight of the season, all of them hoping to achieve their season's goals.
Although there were supposed to be six encounters in the 14th round (the first of the second half of the season), three of them got postponed for different reasons.
CSM U Oradea (5) vs. Universitatea Cluj Napoca (13) is on paper a one sided encounter. Oradea is 5th in the standings while Cluj is in last place with no victory so far. Universitatea transferred three new players, but only DeAndre Mays will play on Wednesday. Oradea has still got health problems, but they have the better all-round team and shouldn't have problems securing the victory. The game starts at 19:00 in the Antonio Alexe Arena.
BCM U Pitesti (3) vs. BC Timba Timisoara (12) is the third consecutive game between the two teams. In the previous two encounters Pitesti won after tight games and secured their place in the Romanian Cup Final Four. Timba needs a win desperately to keep up their hopes for salvaging a spot for next year's LNBM. On the other hand Pitesti can't afford to lose points on home court on their quest to finish in the top 4 at the end of the regular season. The game will be live on Digisport 3 starting at 18:00.
CS Gaz Metan Medias (10) vs. BC Mures Tirgu Mures (9) is the closest duel of the day from the standing's perspective. None of the two can afford to lose this game if they still want a place in the playoffs. Gaz Metan was quiet on the market and kept their roster intact. On the other hand BC Mures released Sammy Emile and signed Kyndall Dykes. The visitors come with a high morale after knocking out championship front runners Steaua from the Romanian Cup. The game will start at 18:00 in the Medias City Arena.
Steaua CSM Eximbank Bucuresti (1) vs. BC Timisoara (7) has been postponed for the 3rd of February, because the home court of Steaua is used for military processions.
CSU Asesoft Ploiesti (2) vs. U-BT Cluj Napoca (6) has been postponed for the 24th of February due to Ploiesti's involvement in the Last 32 of the Eurocup.
SCM U Craiova (11) vs. CS Energia Tirgu Jiu (8) has been postponed for the 11th of March due to Tirgu Jiu's involvement in the Last 16 of the Eurochallenge.
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