Third games of Eredivisie Semifinals were played last night. Zwolle surprised Leiden on the road 63-69 to stay alive in the series. The score is 2-1 for Leiden and they still need one more win for the Finals. However, Game Four will be played tomorrow in Zwolle. Also last night, Groningen destroyed Den Bosch with huge 72-49. Thanks to this victory Groningen jumped to 2-1 lead in this series. Den Bosh will be the host tomorrow.
Leiden - Zwolle 63-69 (2-1) The guests trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 20-8 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Zwolle made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American-Ghanian forward Amu Saaka (198-88, college: Furman, agency: Pro One Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. International forward Gerald Robinson (204-84, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Court Side) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Seamus Boxley (201-82, college: Portland St., agency: Prossin Sports Management) answered with 23 points and Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) added 12 points in the effort for Leiden. Top scorers: Zwolle: D.Huffman 22+1reb, G.Robinson 15+7reb+3ast, A.Saaka 15+10reb+2ast, C.Wells 8+4reb+4ast, N.Hulzebos 4+9reb+1ast, A.Bunnig 3+1reb Leiden: S.Boxley 23+4reb+1ast, W.de Jong 12+4reb+3ast, G.Kennedy 10+3reb, S.Cunningham 4+2reb+4ast, P.Hilliman 4+5reb, M.Kherrazi 4+4reb
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Groningen - Den Bosch 72-49 (2-1) The game without a history. Groningen led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Groningen outrebounded Den Bosch 42-23 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard David Bell (186-81) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points. Surinamese forward Sergio de Randamie (201-84, college: Houston, agency: R.H.Consultancy) helped adding 9 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Tai Wesley (200-86, college: Utah St.) with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard David Gonzalvez (193-87, college: Richmond) scored 4 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Groningen: D.Bell 12+3reb+1ast, T.Theeuwkens 11+2reb+2ast, A.Wesby 10+2reb+1ast, S.de Randamie 9+3reb+4ast, J.Dourisseau 7+7reb, J.Voorn 6+4reb+3ast Den Bosch: T.Wesley 15+7reb, J.van der List 7+1reb, R.Jansen 6+1reb, S.Wessels 6+1reb+1ast, D.Gonzalvez 4+5reb+1ast, F.Turner 4+2reb+1ast
Eredivisie Round 1 of Finals. Leiden eke out narrow victory - May 15, 2013
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Leiden - Leeuwarden 74-73
Leiden snatched a tough home win over Leeuwarden in the championship series opener. Leeuwarden was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 10-point lead after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of Leiden, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Leeuwarden helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners [read more]
Leiden snatched a tough home win over Leeuwarden in the championship series opener. Leeuwarden was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 10-point lead after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of Leiden, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Leeuwarden helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Michael Schachtner (203-86, college: Green Bay) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Robert Holcomb Faye (185-84, college: Radford) produced 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Dominican point guard Tjoe de Paula (185-81, agency: Court Side) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Leeuwarden's coach Erik Braal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Leiden: S.Cunningham 15+3reb+2ast, M.Schachtner 14+5reb+1ast, W.de Jong 13+8reb+2ast, R.Bekkering 8+3reb+2ast, M.Kherrazi 8+5reb, P.Hilliman 7+2reb Leeuwarden: R.Holcomb Faye 25+6reb+6ast, T.de Paula 17+1reb+1ast, J.Williams 9+5reb+4ast, D.Hope 7, S.Givens 5+10reb+1ast, D.Michaels 5+2reb
Orcas Urk - Binnenland 74:53
Orcas takes Promotiedivisie title as they won the Final game against Binnenland. The Winner of the Regular Season posted a 74:53 win and dominated the Promotiedivisie.
In the Semifinals games Orcas beat Cangeroes 78:72, but lost the second game 68:71. Due to the better difference after two games, they managed to advance to the Final [read more]
Orcas Urk - Binnenland 74:53
Orcas takes Promotiedivisie title as they won the Final game against Binnenland. The Winner of the Regular Season posted a 74:53 win and dominated the Promotiedivisie. In the Semifinals games Orcas beat Cangeroes 78:72, but lost the second game 68:71. Due to the better difference after two games, they managed to advance to the Final. Binnenland meanwhile smashed De Groene 88:55 in Game 1 but then was smashed by the opponents 35:55 and luckily advanced to the Final. In The Final game Binnenland led 8:7, while Orcas closed the first period with a 10-3 run and managed to take 17-11 lead after the first 10 minutes of the game. They improved to 36:26 lead at the halftime and had 51:40 advantage later in the game. Jesper Jobse (203-C/F-84) top-scored for the winners with 22 points. Sander Trommelen (201-F-87) replied with 18 points in the losing effort.
Leeuwarden shock Den Bosch on their way to the Final - May 10, 2013
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Leeuwarden - Den Bosch 93-76 (3-1)
Leeuwarden shock Den Bosch on their way to the Final. The game was mostly controlled by Leeuwarden. Den Bosch managed to win fourth quarter 30-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Den Bosch 40-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Leeuwarden especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55 [read more]
Leeuwarden shock Den Bosch on their way to the Final. The game was mostly controlled by Leeuwarden. Den Bosch managed to win fourth quarter 30-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Den Bosch 40-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Leeuwarden especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. David Michaels (201-90, college: Whitman, agency: Pro One Sports) fired 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Robert Holcomb Faye (185-84, college: Radford) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Holcomb Faye is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Dejuan Wright (190-88, college: FIU, agency: Court Side) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Wil Carter (203-88, college: San Jose St.) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Leeuwarden and four Den Bosch players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Leeuwarden: T.de Paula 23+2reb+2ast, D.Michaels 18+7reb+4ast, R.Holcomb Faye 17+5reb+6ast, S.Givens 14+7reb+3ast, J.Williams 11+9reb+5ast, S.Poels 8+6reb Den Bosch: K.Akerboom 15+1reb+2ast, A.Young 15+4ast, D.Wright 14+7reb+3ast, W.Carter 14+7reb+1ast, M.Bauscher 9+2reb+6ast, S.Wessels 7+6reb+1ast
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