Sloga Uppsala chase a first win at Nassjo

Can Sloga Uppsala get their first win against Nassjo?

Sloga Uppsala arrive in round 7 with no wins and six losses, bottom of the Swedish Basketligan. Every game now carries the question of when that first win comes.

Their last five read L L L L L, so this trip to Nassjo is another chance to break the sequence. Nassjo, meanwhile, have just found a result of their own and will want to keep it going.

Nassjo and Sloga Uppsala last results

Nassjo come in after an 88-78 home win over Umea, which ended a run of four defeats. Sloga Uppsala come in after a 111-80 loss at Jamtland.

Before Umea, Nassjo lost 74-80 at home to Uppsala and went down 91-74 at Lulea. That leaves them 7th of 11 with a 2-4 record and a last five of L L L L W.

Sloga Uppsala's run has included two home losses as well: 90-97 to Norrkoping and 81-94 to Koping. They have stayed in some games but have not yet found a way to close one out.

How do Nassjo and Sloga Uppsala play?

The tempo is the clearest contrast between the two sides. Nassjo play at a pace of 73.7, 11th of 11, while Sloga Uppsala run at 78.9, 3rd in the league.

Who sets the rhythm is the first thing to watch. Nassjo score 79.2 points and allow 83 per game, with an offensive rating of 106.3 that ranks 8th and a defensive rating of 113.6 that ranks 7th.

Sloga Uppsala score 78.5 points but concede 98 per game. Their offensive rating of 99.4 is 10th, and their defensive rating of 124.2 is 11th, the weakest in the league.

Nassjo vs Sloga Uppsala players to watch

Abdou Medjedoub is the Nassjo player to watch, 18th of 77 by TeamKeys Rating with 8.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. His recent outputs of 12, 3 and 8 points show how his scoring can swing.

Anton Johansson averages 13.7 points per game, ranks 20th, and has posted 11, 19 and 31 in his last three. Derreck Brooks adds 11.8 points per game from the backcourt.

For Sloga Uppsala, Lukas Friberg has been steady with 14, 16 and 15 points recently, plus 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Milutin Vujicic runs the offence with 11.8 points and 4 assists, while Niklas Larsson adds 7.5 points.

The duel to follow is Medjedoub against Friberg on the boards and in transition. If Sloga Uppsala want to push the pace, Friberg's rebounding from the guard spot is where it starts.

What does Nassjo vs Sloga Uppsala mean for the table?

For Sloga Uppsala, the game is about ending the wait for a first win and easing the pressure at the foot of the table. For Nassjo, it is about turning one win into a sequence.

Nassjo need to keep the game at their slower tempo and protect the defensive record that ranks 7th. Sloga Uppsala need to make their pace count while tightening a defence that concedes 98 points per game.