The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets.
The most exciting game of round 28 in the Eredivisie took place in Weert. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Weert (12-17) to fifth ranked Zwolle (16-13) 92-90 on Tuesday evening. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 30-21 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Zwolle outrebounded Weert 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Zack Novak (193-90, college: Michigan, agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Darryl Webb (198-88, college: Indiana, PA, agency: Pro One Sports) contributed with 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Kenneth van Kempen (208-87, college: Ohio, agency: Court Side) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Weert. Zwolle moved-up to fourth place. Weert lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 17 games lost. Zwolle are looking forward to face Den Helder K. (#6) on the road in the next round. Weert will play against Amsterdam and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between third ranked Groningen (21-9) and 6th ranked Den Helder K. (14-16) in Groningen ended with biggest points difference. Groningen beat guests from Den Helder 63-50. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international guard Rogier Jansen (188-84, agency: Court Side) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 assists and Jamal Boykin who added 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Storm Warren (200-88, college: LSU) responded with 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Groningen have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 21-9 record having just one points less than leader Den Bosch. Den Helder K. at the other side keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Groningen will play against bottom-ranked Rotterdam (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Den Helder K. will play against Zwolle (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 28 Leeuwarden was beaten by Leiden on the road 70-59.
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Leiden (24-6) beat at home 5th ranked Leeuwarden (16-14) 70-59. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. Leiden outrebounded Leeuwarden 41-20 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of international Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and international guard Arvin Slagter (191-85, agency: Court Side) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Leiden's coach Toon Van Helfteren allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Samme Givens (195, college: Drexel) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import David Michaels (201-90, college: Whitman, agency: Pro One Sports) scored 14 points and 4 steals. Leiden have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 24-6 record having just -2 point less than leader Den Bosch. Leeuwarden at the other side keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Leiden will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leeuwarden will play on the road against the league's leader Den Bosch (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Leiden: W.de Jong 22+13reb+1ast, A.Slagter 12+6reb+8ast, S.Cunningham 8+1reb+2ast, M.Schachtner 8+3reb, R.Bekkering 7+8reb+1ast, A.Young 6+1reb Leeuwarden: S.Givens 19+12reb+5ast, D.Michaels 14+4reb+1ast, R.Holcomb Faye 9+3ast, J.Williams 8+2ast, C.Osaikhwuwuomwan 4+3reb, D.Hope 3+1ast
The game between third ranked Groningen (21-9) and 6th ranked Den Helder K. (14-16) in Groningen ended with biggest points difference. Groningen beat guests from Den Helder 63-50. It looked good early as Den Helder K. took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Groningen had a 22-9 second period charge getting the lead and Den Helder K. was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 50-63. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international guard Rogier Jansen (188-84, agency: Court Side) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 assists and American forward Jamal Boykin (203-87, college: California) who added 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Storm Warren (200-88, college: LSU) responded with 7 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Mark Hill (180-87, college: CS Northridge, agency: Three Eye Sports) scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Groningen have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 21-9 record having just one points less than leader Den Bosch. Den Helder K. at the other side keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Groningen will play against bottom-ranked Rotterdam (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Den Helder K. will play against Zwolle (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Groningen: R.Jansen 13+3reb+8ast, J.Voorn 11+4reb+2ast, J.Boykin 9+7reb+3ast, T.Theeuwkens 8+3reb+1ast, J.Dourisseau 7+6reb+2ast, T.Koenis 7+8reb+1ast Den Helder K.: M.Hill 10+1reb+3ast, O.Krubally 9+3reb+1ast, J.van der Kooij 9+2ast, S.Warren 7+7reb+1ast, Q.Treffers 6+6reb, J.van der List 3+6reb+2ast
The most exciting game of round 28 in the Eredivisie took place in Weert. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Weert (12-17) to fifth ranked Zwolle (16-13) 92-90 on Tuesday evening. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 30-21 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Zwolle outrebounded Weert 39-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Zack Novak (193-90, college: Michigan, agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Darryl Webb (198-88, college: Indiana, PA, agency: Pro One Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Kenneth van Kempen (208-87, college: Ohio, agency: Court Side) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Rahmon Fletcher (177-88, college: Green Bay, agency: Court Side) added 19 points and 6 assists in the effort for Weert. Five Weert players scored in double figures. Zwolle moved-up to fourth place. Weert lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 17 games lost. Zwolle are looking forward to face Den Helder K. (#6) on the road in the next round. Weert will play against Amsterdam and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Zwolle: Z.Novak 30+6reb+5ast, D.Webb 24+12reb+1ast, T.Smith 20+4reb+1ast, J.Magette 8+5reb+9ast, K.Zondervan 4+5reb+1ast, N.Hulzebos 4+7reb+2ast Weert: S.Besseling 21+4ast, R.Fletcher 19+1reb+6ast, K.van Kempen 17+11reb+4ast, A.Carter 15+8reb+3ast, B.Perine 10+8ast, G.Robinson 8+4reb
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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