The hosts trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 10-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 81-66. CEZ Nymburk outrebounded USK Praha 47-31 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Greek forward Christos Tapoutos (203-82) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Montenegrin guard Miljan Pavkovic (178-81, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. Congolese-French forward Boris Meno (203-83, college: Davidson, agency: Two Points) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Michal Sotnar (189-92) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
BK Prostejov led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to BK Usti nad Labem's 30. They outrebounded BK Usti nad Labem 43-25 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Austin Dufault (205-90, college: Colorado) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Slovenian point guard Matej Venta (188-84) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Four BK Prostejov players scored in double figures. American forward Brad Reese (199-88, college: Texas Tech) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jakub Krakovic (205-90) added 16 points respectively for the guests. BK Usti nad Labem's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.
Chomutov - NH Ostrava 79-89 The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Jeremiah Wilson (203-88, college: Tarleton St.) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Adam Ciz (190-91) chipped in 15 points. Five NH Ostrava players scored in double figures. Forward Ladislav Pecka (197-91) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Pavel Bosak (192-82) added 25 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. NH Ostrava keeps a position of league leader, which they share with CEZ Nymburk.
BK Lions Hradec was ahead by 11 points after three quarters before a 33-17 charge of BC Kolin, which allowed them to win the game. They made 31-of-41 charity shots (75.6 percent) during the game. BK Lions Hradec was plagued by 33 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Richard Field (196-85, college: Mercyhurst) notched 8 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Michal Hubalek (195-87) supported him with 21 points. Four BC Kolin players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by center Jan Tomanec (205-85) did not help to save the game for BK Lions Hradec. Forward Roman Zachrla (200-87) added 14 points and 5 assists for the guests. BK Lions Hradec's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
The game was mostly controlled by B&W Opava. Basketbal Svitavy managed to win second period 16-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. B&W Opava forced 19 Basketbal Svitavy turnovers and had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Jakub Blazek (203-80) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). International guard Jakub Sirina (185-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 assists. Four B&W Opava players scored in double figures. American point guard Michael Deloach (183-86, college: Norfolk St.) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and Slovakian forward Richard Lesko (204-81, college: Ill.-Chicago) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Top scorers: Svitavy: M.Deloach 15+7reb+3ast, R.Lesko 9+8reb+1ast, P.Harcar 8+3reb+1ast, P.Milos 7+5reb+2ast, T.Teply 6+2ast, L.Moravec 4+1reb+1ast B&W Opava: J.Blazek 18+11reb+4ast, P.Dokoupil 13+2reb+2ast, L.Toth 12+9reb+1ast, J.Sirina 12+3reb+10ast, P.Strnisko 9+1reb+3ast, K.Vlcek 7+1reb
CEZ Nymburk overwhelm Prostejov in NBL Final opener - May 25, 2013
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CEZ Nymburk - BK Prostejov 108-51 (1-0)
CEZ Nymburk overwhelm Prostejov in NBL Final opener 108:51. CEZ Nymburk led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to BK Prostejov's 32. They outrebounded BK Prostejov 43-30 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds [read more]
CEZ Nymburk overwhelm Prostejov in NBL Final opener 108:51. CEZ Nymburk led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to BK Prostejov's 32. They outrebounded BK Prostejov 43-30 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. CEZ Nymburk looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by BK Prostejov's players. The former international power forward Pavel Houska (203-84) stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and Slovakian power forward Radoslav Rancik (207-79, college: St.Cloud St., agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four CEZ Nymburk players scored in double figures. CEZ Nymburk's coach Ronen Ginzburg felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Jaromir Bohacik (197-92) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ondrej Kohout (204-91) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Top scorers: CEZ Nymburk: P.Houska 18+3reb, V.Hruban 12+2reb+2ast, R.Rancik 11+5reb+2ast, P.Benda 10+5reb+1ast, L.Palyza 10+4reb+2ast, M.Efevberha 10+2reb+2ast BK Prostejov: J.Bohacik 14+6reb+2ast, R.Marko 11+1reb, O.Kohout 11+9reb, K.Svrdlik 7+7reb, P.Slezak 6+4reb+1ast, F.Smid 2+2reb
Ondrej Balvin selected the top Czech playing abroad in last week's games - May 21, 2013
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Czech Republic players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an international center Ondrej Balvin (216-92), who plays in the Spanish ACB. He could not help one of league's weakest teams Cajasol (12-22) in their last game. Despite Balvin's good performance Cajasol lost 68-76 at home to the higher-ranked (#14) Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Czech Republic players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international center Ondrej Balvin (216-92, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish ACB. He could not help one of league's weakest teams Cajasol (12-22) in their last game. Despite Balvin's good performance Cajasol lost 68-76 at home to the higher-ranked (#14) Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.
He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Balvin also added 7 rebounds in 29 minutes on the court.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Balvin averages: 3.6ppg, 2.9rpg, 2FGP: 59.2%(42-71) and FT: 60.6% in the 29 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Czech Republic senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international shooting guard Pavel Pumprla (198-86, currently plays in Spain). Pumprla led Blusens Monbus to a victory against the closely-ranked Gescrap BB (19-15) 79-73 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
He recorded 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (18-16) is placed eighth in the ACB.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Pumprla's first season with the team.
Pumprla's overall stats this year are: 6.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 57.6%(76-132), 3FGP: 33.3%.
He is in the roster of the Czech Republic senior national team.
#3. The Czech Republic player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Tomas Satoransky (201-91, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ondrej Balvin and both played together in the last Spanish ACB game.
Satoransky, who plays in the Spanish ACB. He was not able to help one of league's weakest teams one of league's weakest teams Cajasol (12-22) in their last game. Despite Satoransky's good performance Cajasol lost 68-76 on their home court in Sevilla to the higher-ranked (#14) Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.
He was the top scorer with 14 points. Satoransky also added 4 passes in 30 minutes.
Satoransky is currently fourth on the list of best passers with 4.2apg.
This year his other stats are: 12.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 50.6%, 3FGP: 34.2% and FT: 78.6% in the 33 games.
Satoransky is also a member of the Czech Republic senior national team.
#4. Center Jiri Hubalek (208-82, agency: Two Points, college: Iowa St., currently plays in Italy) contributed to an Umana Venezia's surprising victory against the league leader Cimberio Varese (23-7) 84-72 in the Italian SerieA in Thursday night's game.
He recorded 6 points.
Umana Reyer Venezia (16-14) is placed eighth in the SerieA.
Hubalek's overall stats this season are: 4.5ppg and 2.7rpg.
He used to play for the Czech Republic national team
back in 2009.
#5. International shooting guard David Jelinek (194-90, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Caja Laboral (25-9) in their game against CB Canarias (17-17) in the Spanish ACB. Jelinek did not have that impressive stats last Sunday.
He recorded only 2 points in 7 minutes on the court.
Caja Laboral lost 94-99 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#10) CB Canarias.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Jelinek averages just 2.3ppg in the 13 games.
He plays currently for the Czech Republic national team.
#6. Center Tomas Hampl (215-88, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a River Andorra's victory against the sixth-ranked Caceres Basket (12-14) 82-70 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Sunday night.
Hampl recorded 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
B.C. River Andorra (20-3) is placed in the LEB Gold.
Hampl's overall stats this season are: 7.3ppg and 3.7rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Czech Republic National Team roster.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Czech Republic passport:
#1.Jan Kratochvil (200-F-82, currently plays in Slovakia) managed to help MBK Rieker Komarno in a 1-point victoryagainst the closely-ranked Inter Bratislava (20-15) 73-72 in the Slovakian Extraliga in Wednesday night's game.
Kratochvil scored only 4 points in 10 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. MBK Rieker Komarno (24-11) is placed second in the Extraliga.
It was his team's first victory after four consecutive loses.
This year Kratochvil's overall stats are: 5.7ppg and 2.8rpg in the 38 games he played so far.
Other top Czech Republic players, who play abroad:
BK Prostejov advanced to the Finals - May 21, 2013
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BK Prostejov - NH Ostrava 86-64 (3-2)
BK Prostejov advanced to the Finals after an 86:64 win in the decisive game against Ostrava. The game was mostly controlled by BK Prostejov. NH Ostrava managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BK Prostejov dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to NH Ostrava's 26 [read more]
BK Prostejov advanced to the Finals after an 86:64 win in the decisive game against Ostrava. The game was mostly controlled by BK Prostejov. NH Ostrava managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BK Prostejov dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to NH Ostrava's 26. 26 personal fouls committed by NH Ostrava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International Kamil Svrdlik (206-86, college: Fair Dickinson) stepped up and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Ondrej Kohout (204-91) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four BK Prostejov players scored in double figures. American forward Jeremiah Wilson (203-88, college: Tarleton St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import point guard Rahsaan Ames (184-78, college: Shaw) scored 6 points and 7 assists. Top scorers: BK Prostejov: K.Svrdlik 25+9reb+1ast, P.Slezak 14+1reb, R.Marko 13+2reb+8ast, O.Kohout 12+12reb+2ast, J.Bohacik 10+4reb+2ast, D.Pandula 9+4reb+5ast NH Ostrava: J.Wilson 18+15reb+2ast, A.Ciz 12+2reb+2ast, A.Dufault 11+2reb+2ast, R.Ames 6+4reb+7ast, C.Barnes 5+3reb, F.Zbranek 5+1reb
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