The hosts trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 18-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Serbian power forward Vladimir Tica (208-81, agency: BeoExcell) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Darius Hargrove (193-82, college: Virginia Union, agency: Strategic Sports) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Serbian guard Nemanja Maric (196-83) replied with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Oradea. Top scorers: Ploiesti: D.Hargrove 15+5reb+1ast, V.Tica 14+9reb+1ast, C.Burlacu 12+6reb+2ast, A.Vlahovic 10+3reb+2ast, A.Cepulis 9+2reb+1ast, D.Albijanic 2+2reb Oradea: S.Topchov 14+4reb+1ast, N.Maric 11+7reb+9ast, M.Pesic 10+8reb+2ast, L.Lazar 8+5reb, G.Navickas 8+4reb+1ast, M.Markovic 6+3reb+1ast
The game without a history. U-Mobitelco led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American forward David Lawrence (200-85, college: Charleston) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian center Zoran Krstanovic (204-82) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Jason Forte (196-84, college: S.Mississippi) scored 11 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: U.Mobitel.CN: Z.Krstanovic 19+5reb+1ast, M.Silvasan 16+2reb+3ast, D.Lawrence 15+8reb+4ast, K.Dykes 14+3reb+6ast, M.Paul 7+8reb+8ast, J.LaGrange 3+1reb+1ast Targu Mures: V.Stanescu 14+10reb+2ast, M.Pekovic 12+1reb+1ast, J.Forte 11+4reb+1ast, L.Dumitru 10+1reb+1ast, C.Watson 5+4reb+6ast, M.Aliakseyeu 4+1reb
It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Gaz Metan's pressure prevailed and they won that period 25-14 extending their advantage to 15 points. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Rovinari's 34 and made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) scored 27 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Titus Nicoara (203-88, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Gaz Metan players scored in double figures. American guard Porter Troupe (196-83, college: Portland, agency: Strategic Sports) responded with 25 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Serbian guard Stefan Nikolic (192-87) scored 10 points and 5 assists. Top scorers: Gaz Metan: D.Mitchell 27+9reb+4ast, T.Nicoara 16+8reb+3ast, I.Ivanovic 12+6reb+3ast, I.Zigeranovic 10+10reb, I.Tomeljak 9+1ast, C.Moore 4+1reb+1ast Rovinari: P.Troupe 25+4reb+1ast, L.Darby 12+6reb, S.Nikolic 10+4reb+5ast, D.Steffel 9+9reb+1ast, B.Kabengele-Kalala 8+4reb, A.Gutoaia 5+1ast
CSM Bucuresti was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 44-22 second half run of Timisoara. They outrebounded CSM Bucuresti 41-28 including 19 on the offensive glass. Serbian-German forward Robert Sarovic (205-78) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Bosnian point guard Zlatko Jovanovic (181-84, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (184-87, agency: BeoExcell) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and Jamaican-Canadian guard Garry Gallimore (192-84) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Top scorers: Timisoara: R.Sarovic 18+12reb, Z.Jovanovic 16+8reb+5ast, B.Popescu 13+6reb, D.Archie 9+3reb+1ast, I.Siriscevic 9+3reb, D.Paltinisanu 8+5reb CSM Bucuresti: G.Martinic 24+1reb+4ast, G.Gallimore 14+11reb+1ast, B.McKenzie 8+7reb, A.Urucatu 4+3reb, C.Fometescu 3+1reb+2ast, E.Rhinehart 3+5reb+2ast
CSA Steaua Bucuresti wins Semifinals Stage with 5-0 record - May 20, 2013
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CSA Steaua Bucuresti wins Semifinals Stage with 5-0 record. The team recorded all five victories against the opponents.
In the last day CSA Steaua Bucuresti smashed CSU Galati 155:56. Thy erupted with 43-17 in the first period and added 34-9 before the halftime. Moreover CSA Steaua Bucuresti won the third period 38-10 and finished the game with 40-20 in the last quarter. Seven players scored in double figures as Gheorghe Balmus (180-PG-92) led them all with 30 points [read more]
CSA Steaua Bucuresti wins Semifinals Stage with 5-0 record. The team recorded all five victories against the opponents. In the last day CSA Steaua Bucuresti smashed CSU Galati 155:56. Thy erupted with 43-17 in the first period and added 34-9 before the halftime. Moreover CSA Steaua Bucuresti won the third period 38-10 and finished the game with 40-20 in the last quarter. Seven players scored in double figures as Gheorghe Balmus (180-PG-92) led them all with 30 points. Radu Paliciuc (198-G/F-88) notched 29 and Vladimir Biasutti Vulpe brought 24. Bogdan Balanica (F) replied with 12 points in the losing effort. CS Concordia Chiajna finished second with 4-1 record. In the last game they outscored Politehnica Iasi 66:58. CS Concordia Chiajna won the first period 26-13 and led 14 points at the halftime. Politehnica Iasi managed to win the third and the last quarters and reduced to final 8 points. Aleksandar Vuletic (202-F-86, college: Indian Hills CC) and Vasile Stefan (192-F-85) paced all the winners with 19 points each. Madalin Nicolae netted 18 in defeat, while Constantin Amarghioalei (196-G-86) scored 15. CSU Stiinta Bucuresti meanwhile edged CS Vabova Sfantu Gheorghe 86:62.
Ploiesti tied Liga Nationala Finals - May 19, 2013
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Targu Mures - Ploiesti 78-83 (1-1)
Ploiesti tied Liga Nationala Finals at 1-1. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-21. But Targu Mures won second period 17-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Targu Mures helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Ploiesti tied Liga Nationala Finals at 1-1. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-21. But Targu Mures won second period 17-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Targu Mures helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Catalin Burlacu (210-77, agency: Court Side) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Four Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Montenegrin guard Branko Cuic (197-78) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Lithuanian guard Vaidotas Peciukas (199-82, college: Hawaii) added 20 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Targu Mures. Top scorers: Targu Mures: V.Peciukas 20+6reb+2ast, B.Cuic 16+12reb+3ast, M.Ceskovic 14+2reb+6ast, D.Paltinisanu 9+7reb, L.Dumitru 7+1reb, A.Ciric 5+1reb+1ast Ploiesti: A.Mohammed 20+4reb+2ast, C.Burlacu 15+15reb+3ast, A.Vlahovic 13+3ast, V.Stanescu 11+3reb, A.Tudor 10+2ast, P.Miletic 7+5reb+1ast
Targu Mures wins Game 1 of the Finals - May 18, 2013
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Oradea - Gaz Metan 73-68 (1-0)
The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 32-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Gaz Metan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists [read more]
The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 32-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Gaz Metan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard William Franklin (183-85, college: Bradley) contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Oradea players scored in double figures. The former international Titus Nicoara (203-88, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and the former international swingman Andrei Mandache (191-87, agency: Global Sports Plaza) added 16 points in the effort for Gaz Metan. Gaz Metan's coach Marcel Tenter rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Oradea: M.Pesic 18+7reb+4ast, W.Franklin 15+4reb+6ast, S.Topchov 15+2reb+1ast, D.Dillon 10+5reb+1ast, N.Maric 8+1reb+5ast, B.Tibirna 4+4reb Gaz Metan: T.Nicoara 17+12reb, A.Mandache 16+3reb+1ast, Z.Krstanovic 12+6reb, S.Dundjerski 9+3reb+1ast, I.Lilov 5+4reb+2ast, I.Ivanovic 5+3reb
Targu Mures wins Game 1 of the Finals . The game was mostly controlled by Targu Mures. Ploiesti managed to win second period 27-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Targu Mures forced 20 Ploiesti turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Ploiesti helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin guard Branko Cuic (197-78) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian guard Andrija Ciric (199-80, agency: BeoExcell) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian power forward Vladimir Tica (208-81, agency: BeoExcell) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ploiesti. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Targu Mures: A.Ciric 24+3reb, M.Ceskovic 21+1reb+5ast, O.Barro 17+7reb+1ast, B.Cuic 16+11reb+3ast, D.Kandic 7+1ast, D.Paltinisanu 4+1reb+1ast Ploiesti: V.Tica 16+7reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 16+8reb+3ast, I.Timermanis 14+4reb+1ast, A.Tudor 11+2ast, V.Stanescu 8+5reb+1ast, A.Vlahovic 7+2reb+4ast
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