Asseco Prokom defended their PLK title. Again. They are now holding nine straight PLK titles extending their dominance in the Polish basketball. Asseco Prokom held off ambitious Trefl Sopot in Gdynia tonight to win the title series 4-3. Jerel Blassingame (175-G-81, college: UNLV) was named PLK Finals MVP. Asseco Prokom build the decisive lead in the first half. They were up by four points 20:16 after ten minutes. But the second quarter propelled to much more comfortable advantage. The hosts limited Trefl Sopot to just 9 points in the period building a 43:25 halftime lead. The visitors tried to revive the intrigue after the long break. Trefl Sopot added offensive aggressiveness and knocked down 24 points in the third period. They cut the margin to 13 points before the fourth frame. Trefl Sopot narrowed the gap even more but eventually it proved too deep to overcome as Asseco Prokom rallied to the victory. Donatas Motiejunas (213-F/C-90, agency: Interperformances) posted 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jerel Blassingame chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the winning case. Filip Dylewicz (202-F-80) answered with 22 points for Trefl Sopot. Lukasz Koszarek (187-G-84) nailed 16 points in defeat.
TBL Round 4 of Semi-Finals. PGE Turow join Stelmet ZG in the Final - May 18, 2013
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Anwil - PGE Turow 75-77 OT
PGE Turow used overtime to defeat Anwil in the fourth game of the semifinal series. The victory propelled PGE Turow into the TBL Final. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 15-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 13-11 [read more]
PGE Turow used overtime to defeat Anwil in the fourth game of the semifinal series. The victory propelled PGE Turow into the TBL Final. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 15-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 13-11. Worth to mention a great performance of Bosnian-Croatian Ivan Opacak (201-80, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Naturalized French forward Aaron Cel (203-87) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. PGE Turow's coach Miodrag Rajkovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American swingman Marcus Ginyard (196-87, college: N.Carolina, agency: Interperformances) replied with 20 points and 4 assists and naturalized Bosnian forward Seid Hajric (203-83) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Anwil. Top scorers: Anwil: M.Ginyard 20+3reb+4ast, S.Hajric 12+7reb+1ast, T.Weeden 10+3reb, R.Boykin 9+6reb+4ast, A.Eitutavicius 7+3reb+1ast, K.Szubarga 5+1reb+2ast PGE Turow: I.Opacak 24+5reb+2ast, R.Robinson 12+1reb+4ast, A.Cel 10+11reb+1ast, M.Chylinski 9+3reb, I.Zigeranovic 8+5reb+1ast, D.Jackson 6+7reb+1ast
AZS Koszalin - Stelmet ZG 66-96 (0-3)
Stelmet reach TBL Finals. Stelmet ZG led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to AZS Koszalin's 34. They outrebounded AZS Koszalin 34-22 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stelmet ZG looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists [read more]
Stelmet reach TBL Finals. Stelmet ZG led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to AZS Koszalin's 34. They outrebounded AZS Koszalin 34-22 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stelmet ZG looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American-Georgian swingman Quinton Hosley (201-84, college: Fresno St.) who led his team to a victory with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Serbian power forward Oliver Stevic (204-84, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Stelmet ZG players scored in double figures. American guard Sek Henry (193-87, college: Nebraska) answered with 11 points and 5 assists and the former international forward Bartlomiej Woloszyn (196-86) added 16 points in the effort for AZS Koszalin. 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: Stelmet ZG: O.Stevic 19+5reb+1ast, Q.Hosley 14+6reb+5ast, D.Borovnjak 14+8reb+2ast, W.Hodge 13+3reb+1ast, K.Chanas 11+2reb, L.Seweryn 9 AZS Koszalin: B.Woloszyn 16+1reb, R.Jones 13+4reb, S.Henry 11+4reb+5ast, A.Mielczarek 8+1reb+1ast, P.Leonczyk 6+3reb+3ast, D.Harris 6+5reb+1ast
The game was mostly controlled by Anwil. PGE Turow was better in third quarter 20-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for American swingman Marcus Ginyard (196-87, college: N.Carolina, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuanian point guard Arvydas Eitutavicius (188-82, college: his fellow American import) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was Serbian center Ivan Zigeranovic (212-84, agency: BeoExcell) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized French forward Aaron Cel (203-87) scored 12 points. PGE Turow's coach Miodrag Rajkovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Anwil: A.Eitutavicius 17+1reb+2ast, M.Ginyard 16+5reb+4ast, S.Hajric 14+4reb, M.Sokolowski 9+5reb+5ast, T.Weeden 7+2reb+2ast, R.Boykin 5+7reb+1ast PGE Turow: I.Zigeranovic 14+11reb+1ast, A.Cel 12+4reb, R.Robinson 9+1ast, I.Opacak 8+4reb, D.Jackson 7+3reb, M.Chylinski 5+3ast
Dirk Bauermann includes Marcin Gortat, Maciej Lampe and Thomas Kelati - May 15, 2013
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Dirk Bauermann (agency: Pro One Sports ) includes Marcin Gortat (211-C-84), Maciej Lampe (211-F/C-85) and Thomas Kelati (195-G/F-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St.) to the list of Eurobasket 2013 participants. The three Polish stars are ready to help the National team.
Marcin Gortat just finished the NBA season with his Phoenix Suns. In 2012/2013 season his stats read 11.1 points per game as well as 8.5 rebounds.
Maciej Lampe is a player of Caja Laboral [read more]
Dirk Bauermann (agency: Pro One Sports ) includes Marcin Gortat (211-C-84), Maciej Lampe (211-F/C-85) and Thomas Kelati (195-G/F-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St.) to the list of Eurobasket 2013 participants. The three Polish stars are ready to help the National team. Marcin Gortat just finished the NBA season with his Phoenix Suns. In 2012/2013 season his stats read 11.1 points per game as well as 8.5 rebounds. Maciej Lampe is a player of Caja Laboral. He suffered serious hip injury and missed most of the season. He returned to the court at the end of February averaging 12.4 points and 5.1 rebounds for 21 games. The center picked up few important awards: Eurobasket.com All-Spanish ACB Newcomer of the Year -12, Eurobasket.com All-Spanish ACB 3rd Team -12 and Eurobasket.com Spanish ACB All-Bosmans Team -12. Lampe had amazing 2010/11 season with Unics Kazan. He was named Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Player of the Year -11 and also Eurobasket.com All-Russian PBL Player of the Year -11. In VTB United League Lampe was Center of the Year- 11. He helped Unics to win the EuroCup title averaging 15.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. Thomas Kelati spends 2012-2013 season with Valencia Basket (Spain-ACB, starting five). In EuroCup he averaged 9.8ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 43.9%, FT: 70.6%, while in Spanish league his stats now 11.4 points per game.
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