Division A Round 8: Targu Mures lose to CSM Bucuresti - Nov 19, 2012
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The most important game in the last round took place in Mures between second ranked Targu Mures (6-2) and seventh ranked CSM Bucuresti (6-2) on Saturday night. Targu Mures were defeated by CSM Bucuresti at home 75-93. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Targu Mures. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-75. CSM Bucuresti made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (184-87, agency: BeoExcell) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Canadian forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Lithuanian guard Vaidotas Peciukas (199-82, college: Hawaii) replied with 25 points for Targu Mures. CSM Bucuresti have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Targu Mures. CSM Bucuresti is looking forward to face Craiova (#5) at home in the next round. Targu Mures will play against Rovinari and are hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Gaz Metan (6-3) against twelfth ranked Pitesti (4-5) on Saturday night. Host Gaz Metan was defeated by Pitesti in a tough game in Medias 74-78. Worth to mention a great performance of American-New Zealand forward Marcel Jones (203-85, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Donte Gennie who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Pitesti moved-up to tenth place. Gaz Metan at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Pitesti will play against league's second-placed Timisoara at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gaz Metan will play against CS Dinamo Bucuresti (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Division A top team - Oradea (7-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Timba Timosoara (2-6) in Timisoara 83-62. The winners were led by Milos Pesic who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists. Even 15 points by Bosko Stojakovic did not help to save the game for Timba Timosoara. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Oradea have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted Timba Timosoara keeps the thirteenth place with six games lost. Oradea will meet at home Giurgiu (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Timba Timosoara will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Farul Const. is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to ninth ranked Rovinari (5-3) 72-63. The best player for the winners was Louis Darby who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Rovinari moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ploiesti. Newly promoted Farul Const. still closes the standings with nine games lost. Rovinari's next round opponent will be higher ranked Targu Mures (#6) at home and it may be quite challenging game. Farul Const. will play against U-Mobitelco (#3) in Cluj and hopes to get finally their first victory. Bottom-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to eighth ranked Ploiesti (5-3) 86-47 on Friday evening. Virgil Stanescu orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains eighth position with 5-3 record, which they share with Rovinari. Loser CS Dinamo Bucuresti still closes the standings with eight games lost. Ploiesti will face CSU Sibiu (#11) on the road in the next round. CS Dinamo Bucuresti will play against Gaz Metan (#7) in Medias and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: U.Mobitel.CN smashed Giurgiu on the road 76-50. Craiova won against Miercurea Ciuc on its own court 77-66. CSU Sibiu was outscored by Timisoara in a road game 85-66.
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked U-Mobitelco (6-2) crushed on the road 11th ranked Giurgiu (3-5) 76-50 on Monday. The guests trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 76-50. U-Mobitelco dominated on the defensive end, holding Giurgiu to just 5 points in second quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Giurgiu's 22. They outrebounded Giurgiu 31-18 including 23 on the defensive glass. American guard Derek Wright (180-86, college: Austin Peay St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. International center Catalin Baciu (214-88, college: Clemson) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four U-Mobitelco players scored in double figures. American forward Derek Thomas (193-84, college: Appalachian St.) replied with 11 points and his fellow American import guard Perry Petty (185-88, college: UTPA) added 9 points in the effort for Giurgiu. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. U-Mobitelco moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Giurgiu lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with five games lost. U-Mobitelco will face bottom-ranked Farul Const. (#16) in Constanca in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Giurgiu will play on the road against the league's leader Oradea (#1). Top scorers: U.Mobitel.CN: D.Wright 23+6reb+3ast, C.Baciu 13+13reb+1ast, H.Nikolov 13+4reb, S.Barnette 13+4reb+1ast, I.Todorovic 7+3reb, V.Nakic 6+3ast Giurgiu: J.Simmons 11, D.Thomas 11+3reb+2ast, P.Petty 9+4reb, B.Burrell 8+4reb, T.Harvey 5+4reb, C.Vlaicu 4+1reb
The most important game in the last round took place in Mures between second ranked Targu Mures (6-2) and seventh ranked CSM Bucuresti (6-2) on Saturday night. Targu Mures were defeated by CSM Bucuresti at home 75-93. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Targu Mures. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-75. CSM Bucuresti made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (184-87, agency: BeoExcell) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Canadian forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Four CSM Bucuresti players scored in double figures. Lithuanian guard Vaidotas Peciukas (199-82, college: Hawaii) replied with 25 points and Bosnian-Croatian guard Matija Ceskovic (192-81) added 19 points in the effort for Targu Mures. CSM Bucuresti have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Targu Mures. CSM Bucuresti is looking forward to face Craiova (#5) at home in the next round. Targu Mures will play against Rovinari and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: CSM Bucuresti: G.Martinic 24+2reb+8ast, I.Bosnjak 20+2reb+1ast, J.Shepherd 19+2reb+2ast, S.Sir 16+4reb+3ast, D.Kandic 5+6reb, M.Pupovic 4+4reb Targu Mures: V.Peciukas 25+1reb+2ast, M.Ceskovic 19+3ast, B.Cuic 8+5reb+8ast, T.Jucan 7+3reb+1ast, L.Dumitru 6+5reb, D.Tudosa 5+1reb+1ast
Bottom-ranked Farul Const. is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to ninth ranked Rovinari (5-3) 72-63. Farul Const. was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Rovinari dominated on the defensive end, holding Farul Const. to just 7 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Farul Const. 41-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Louis Darby (196-84, college: Long Beach St.) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian guard Stefan Nikolic (193-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian power forward Dragan Petronic (206-82) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and Spanish forward Angel Santana (198-77, college: St.Francis, NY) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Rovinari moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ploiesti. Newly promoted Farul Const. still closes the standings with nine games lost. Rovinari's next round opponent will be higher ranked Targu Mures (#6) at home and it may be quite challenging game. Farul Const. will play against U-Mobitelco (#3) in Cluj and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Rovinari: L.Darby 25+7reb+6ast, D.Steffel 20+6reb, S.Nikolic 16+11reb+3ast, S.Atanackovic 6+5reb+3ast, F.Lapuste 5+7reb+1ast, C.Alionescu 0+2reb Farul Const.: D.Petronic 25+8reb, A.Santana 14+8reb+2ast, M.Minea 11+5reb+1ast, E.Olteanu 8+3reb+4ast, M.Mathis 4+1reb, S.Isleam 1+1reb
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Gaz Metan (6-3) against twelfth ranked Pitesti (4-5) on Saturday night. Host Gaz Metan was defeated by Pitesti in a tough game in Medias 74-78. Gaz Metan was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 21-14 charge of Pitesti, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 19 Gaz Metan turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American-New Zealand forward Marcel Jones (203-85, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American point guard Donte Gennie (185-83, college: Georgia South, agency: TSS Management) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Pitesti players scored in double figures. American forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Montenegrin-Serbian forward Ivan Ivanovic (205-80, agency: Beo Basket) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Pitesti moved-up to tenth place. Gaz Metan at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Pitesti will play against league's second-placed Timisoara at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gaz Metan will play against CS Dinamo Bucuresti (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pitesti: M.Jones 22+8reb+2ast, P.Barac 19+4reb+4ast, D.Gennie 18+5reb+6ast, D.Albijanic 10+4reb, D.Kinloch 6+5reb, A.Negut 3+5reb+1ast Gaz Metan: D.Mitchell 17+8reb+1ast, I.Ivanovic 14+6reb+3ast, A.Mandache 10+3reb+1ast, S.Dundjerski 8+1reb+6ast, T.Nicoara 8, P.Graham 8+2reb+1ast
Very expected game when 14th ranked Miercurea Ciuc (1-8) lost on the road to sixth ranked Craiova (6-2) 77-66 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 11 points. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Craiova made 8 blocks. Miercurea Ciuc was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international center Ionut Dragusin (221-85) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Serbian guard Rade Dzambic (188-80, college: NYIT, agency: TSS Management) contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Serbian guard Sasa Avalic (198-80) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Croatian forward Franko Filipovic (203-87) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Miercurea Ciuc. Five Craiova and four Miercurea Ciuc players scored in double figures. Craiova moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Miercurea Ciuc keeps the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Craiova will face CSM Bucuresti (#4) on the road in the next round. Miercurea Ciuc will play against the league's second-placed Timisoara (#2). Top scorers: Craiova: D.Habus 19+4reb+1ast, I.Dragusin 15+14reb+1ast, L.Seals 12+4reb+1ast, R.Dzambic 12+7reb+9ast, T.Bureau 11+4reb, N.Djurasovic 8+1reb Miercurea Ciuc: S.Avalic 21+5reb+1ast, F.Filipovic 15+6reb+2ast, Z.Henifin 11+4reb+3ast, F.Bubalo 11+3reb+2ast, M.Hajdic 6+3reb+1ast, J.Dupre 2+10reb+1ast
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Timisoara (6-2) rolled over at home 10th ranked CSU Sibiu (3-5) 85-66 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Timisoara. CSU Sibiu was better in fourth quarter 28-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Dominique Archie (200-87, college: S.Carolina) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 assists. The other American import power forward Delvon Johnson (206-89, college: Arkansas, agency: Priority Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Timisoara players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Mihail-Octavian Paul (188-82) replied with 18 points and American power forward Kramer Knutson (205-89, college: Portland) added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for CSU Sibiu. CSU Sibiu's coach Dragan Petricevic rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Timisoara have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser CSU Sibiu dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Timisoara will face Miercurea Ciuc (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. CSU Sibiu will play against Ploiesti. Top scorers: Timisoara: D.Archie 16+3reb+7ast, M.Derasimovic 16+3reb, R.Sarovic 13+5reb+1ast, D.Johnson 12+10reb, D.Andrei 8+1reb+2ast, Z.Jovanovic 8+4reb+5ast CSU Sibiu: M.Paul 18+3reb+3ast, K.Knutson 14+7reb+1ast, D.Austin 10+1reb+1ast, N.Markovic 9+3reb+2ast, M.Griskenas 9+8reb, A.Gruev 4+1reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to eighth ranked Ploiesti (5-3) 86-47 on Friday evening. The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Ploiesti forced 21 CS Dinamo Bucuresti turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Robert Nyakundi (203-89, college: SMU) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Forward Leonard Filip (200-93) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Andrei Badila (190-84) added 7 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for CS Dinamo Bucuresti. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains eighth position with 5-3 record, which they share with Rovinari. Loser CS Dinamo Bucuresti still closes the standings with eight games lost. Ploiesti will face CSU Sibiu (#11) on the road in the next round. CS Dinamo Bucuresti will play against Gaz Metan (#7) in Medias and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Ploiesti: V.Stanescu 26+13reb+3ast, R.Nyakundi 16+7reb+3ast, V.Tica 12+4reb, I.Timermanis 11+6reb+2ast, A.Vlahovic 9+2reb+4ast, L.Szijarto 5+2reb+6ast Dinamo B.: A.Petica 15+3reb, L.Filip 10+10reb+4ast, A.Badila 7+10reb+2ast, V.Mihai 6+2reb+1ast, A.Sipos 4+2reb+1ast, C.Telinoiu 3+2reb+5ast
Division A top team - Oradea (7-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Timba Timosoara (2-6) in Timisoara 83-62. The game without a history. Oradea led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. The winners were led by Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists and Bosnian center Sasha Topchov (206-80) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points by Serbian guard Bosko Stojakovic (196-84) did not help to save the game for Timba Timosoara. Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178-88, college: N.Carolina St., agency: I.D.S. Law) added 10 points and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Oradea have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted Timba Timosoara keeps the thirteenth place with six games lost. Oradea will meet at home Giurgiu (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Timba Timosoara will have a break next round. Top scorers: Oradea: M.Pesic 17+2reb+4ast, S.Topchov 15+4reb+2ast, S.Lupusavei 11+2reb, W.Franklin 11+4reb+1ast, D.Dillon 8+6reb+3ast, N.Maric 6+5reb+5ast Timba Timis.: B.Stojakovic 15+3reb+3ast, A.Johnson 10+2reb+4ast, F.Popa 9+3reb+1ast, C.Kickingstallionsims 8+5reb, Z.Milovic 6+4reb, R.Huckaby 4+1reb+2ast
CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records - May 18, 2013
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CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records at the Liga I Semifinal Stage. Both teams added the victories last night.
Steaua overcame Politehnica Iasi 87:58. The hosts trailed 2 points at the halftime but then erupted with 28-9 in the third period. Moreover the favorites added a 22-10 surge in the last stanza to seal the third straight victory [read more]
CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records at the Liga I Semifinal Stage. Both teams added the victories last night. Steaua overcame Politehnica Iasi 87:58. The hosts trailed 2 points at the halftime but then erupted with 28-9 in the third period. Moreover the favorites added a 22-10 surge in the last stanza to seal the third straight victory. Radu Paliciuc (198-G/F-88) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Milos Petkovic (201-F/C-91, agency: Global Sports Plaza) posted 22. Ionut Hurjui replied with 17 points in defeat and Constantin Amarghioalei as well as Madalin Nicolae had 11 each. CS Concordia Chiajna meanwhile edged CSU Stiinta Bucuresti 93:77. Nemanja Petrovic (90) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Vasile Stefan (192-F-85) had 12. Cosmin Barbu answered with 22 points and 10 boards in the losing effort. In another game CSU Galati outscored CS Vabova Sfntu Gheorghe 90:73.
Ploiesti - Oradea 85-72 (3-1)
Ploiesti advanced to the Final with a 85:72 win. The game was mostly controlled by Ploiesti. Oradea managed to win fourth quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ploiesti forced 20 Oradea turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Oradea helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Ploiesti advanced to the Final with a 85:72 win. The game was mostly controlled by Ploiesti. Oradea managed to win fourth quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ploiesti forced 20 Oradea turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Oradea helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian power forward Vladimir Tica (208-81, agency: BeoExcell) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Australian-Trinidad and Tobago swingman Daniel Dillon (194-86, college: Arizona) replied with 22 points and Serbian forward Zarko Comagic (201-85, college: N.Arizona) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Oradea. Top scorers: Ploiesti: V.Tica 19+12reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 16+6reb+4ast, V.Stanescu 13+9reb+3ast, P.Miletic 10+1reb+1ast, A.Tudor 10+1reb+2ast, A.Vlahovic 7+1ast Oradea: D.Dillon 22+3reb+1ast, Z.Comagic 15+7reb+3ast, W.Franklin 14+1ast, N.Maric 7+5reb+5ast, M.Pesic 6+4reb+4ast, B.Tibirna 4+3reb
Targu Mures sweep the Semifinal series - May 8, 2013
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Ploiesti - Oradea 86-68 (2-1)
The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists [read more]
The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) answered with 15 points and 4 assists and Australian-Trinidad and Tobago swingman Daniel Dillon (194-86, college: Arizona) added 16 points in the effort for Oradea. Oradea's coach Christian Achim rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Oradea: D.Dillon 16+2reb+2ast, M.Pesic 15+4reb+4ast, B.Tibirna 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Comagic 8+2reb, N.Maric 6+7reb+1ast, W.Franklin 5+5reb+3ast Ploiesti: A.Mohammed 20+2reb+4ast, P.Miletic 14+4reb+1ast, I.Timermanis 14, C.Burlacu 9+6reb+1ast, V.Stanescu 9+13reb+4ast, A.Tudor 8+3reb+2ast
Gaz Metan was ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 29-17 charge of Targu Mures, which allowed them to win the game. Gaz Metan was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Montenegrin guard Branko Cuic (197-78) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian guard Andrija Ciric (199-80, agency: BeoExcell) helped adding 27 points. The best for the losing side was American point guard Kyle Shiloh (191-85, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Targu Mures and four Gaz Metan players scored in double figures. Gaz Metan's coach Marcel Tenter tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Gaz Metan: K.Shiloh 23+10reb+3ast, Z.Krstanovic 11+5reb, D.Mitchell 10+8reb, A.Mandache 10+3ast, I.Ivanovic 9+2ast, T.Nicoara 8+6reb Targu Mures: A.Ciric 27+2reb+2ast, B.Cuic 23+9reb+2ast, G.Navickas 14+4reb+2ast, O.Barro 12+8reb+2ast, V.Peciukas 12+3ast, D.Kandic 4+4reb
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