Division A Round 14: Oradea edges U-Mobitelco by two points - Dec 19, 2012
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Division A.
Seventh-ranked U-Mobitelco (8-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Oradea (13-1) in Cluj on Tuesday. The visitors from Oradea managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 20-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Oradea shot 61.1 percent from the field. Oradea outrebounded U-Mobitelco 32-15 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard William Franklin (183-85, college: Bradley) who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Derek Wright (180-86, college: Austin Peay St.) produced 15 points, 9 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Oradea have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. U-Mobitelco at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Oradea are looking forward to face Craiova (#5) at home in the next round. U-Mobitelco will play against Pitesti and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (0-14) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-54 loss to sixth ranked CSM Bucuresti (9-5) in Bucuresti. Canadian forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 5 assists. Ivan Bosnjak contributed with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Andrei Badila (190-84) replied with 19 points for CS Dinamo Bucuresti. CS Dinamo Bucuresti's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. CSM Bucuresti maintains sixth position with 9-5 record. CS Dinamo Bucuresti at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost. CSM Bucuresti will play against CSU Sibiu (#10) on the road in the next round. CS Dinamo Bucuresti will play against Rovinari (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Pitesti defeated Rovinari in a road game 84-75. Farul Const. was beaten by Miercurea Ciuc at home 71-87. Timisoara won against Giurgiu on the opponent's court 79-68. Craiova managed to outperform Gaz Metan in a home game 82-68. Ploiesti rolled over Timba Timis. on the road 102-69. Targu Mures defeated CSU Sibiu on its own court 89-83. The best stats of 14th round was 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks by Ionut Dragusin of Craiova.
There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Rovinari (7-7) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Pitesti (7-7) 84-75. They made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Strangely Rovinari outrebounded Pitesti 34-22 including 16 on the offensive glass. Croatian guard Pankracije Barac (196-81, agency: Court Side) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Damien Kinloch (203-80, college: Tenn Tech) contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Flavius Lapuste (202-78) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Czech power forward David Steffel (212-85) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Rovinari. Four Pitesti and five Rovinari players scored in double figures. Pitesti moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Rovinari. Rovinari lost fourth consecutive game. Pitesti will play against higher ranked U-Mobitelco (#7) in Cluj in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rovinari will play on the road against CS Dinamo Bucuresti and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pitesti: P.Barac 19+5reb+3ast, D.Kinloch 15+6reb, O.Calota 13+1reb+1ast, S.Popovic 12+2reb+1ast, M.Jones 10+3reb+1ast, D.Gennie 9+2reb+5ast Rovinari: D.Steffel 16+8reb, F.Lapuste 15+9reb+1ast, L.Darby 12+7reb+3ast, S.Atanackovic 11+4reb+1ast, D.Vujacic 10+2reb+1ast, R.Giles 7+1reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Miercurea Ciuc's (3-11) road victory over 15th ranked Farul Const. (1-13) 87-71. The game was mostly controlled by Miercurea Ciuc. Farul Const. was better in second period 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Miercurea Ciuc had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Miercurea Ciuc especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. Farul Const. was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Croatian guard Franjo Bubalo (194-88) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian guard Sasa Avalic (198-80) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Miercurea Ciuc players scored in double figures. Serbian power forward Dragan Petronic (206-82) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Robin Wallace added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Farul Const.Miercurea Ciuc maintains fourteenth position with 3-11 record. Newly promoted Farul Const. keeps the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Miercurea Ciuc will play against higher ranked Targu Mures (#4) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Farul Const. will play against Timisoara (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Miercurea Ciuc: F.Bubalo 25+5reb+3ast, Z.Henifin 16+4reb+4ast, S.Avalic 13+6reb+6ast, F.Filipovic 12+9reb+1ast, M.Hajdic 7+4reb+1ast, J.Dupre 6+8reb+1ast Farul Const.: D.Petronic 18+9reb+1ast, M.Mathis 14+6reb, R.Wallace 13+5reb+3ast, M.Minea 8+4reb+1ast, A.Santana 7+9reb+3ast, J.Booth 4+1reb
Seventh-ranked U-Mobitelco (8-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Oradea (13-1) in Cluj on Tuesday. The visitors from Oradea managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 20-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Oradea shot 61.1 percent from the field. Oradea outrebounded U-Mobitelco 32-15 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard William Franklin (183-85, college: Bradley) who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Derek Wright (180-86, college: Austin Peay St.) produced 15 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and Bulgarian Hristo Nikolov (200-85) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Oradea have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. U-Mobitelco at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Oradea are looking forward to face Craiova (#5) at home in the next round. U-Mobitelco will play against Pitesti and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Oradea: M.Pesic 21+5reb+2ast, W.Franklin 17+8reb+7ast, D.Dillon 16+6reb+4ast, N.Maric 13+3reb+4ast, S.Topchov 10+3reb, I.Stefanovic 5+5reb U.Mobitel.CN: H.Nikolov 16+4reb+4ast, D.Wright 15+1reb+9ast, S.Barnette 13+2reb+8ast, M.Silvasan 12+1reb+3ast, S.Ross 12+6reb+1ast, C.Baciu 7
Bottom-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (0-14) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-54 loss to sixth ranked CSM Bucuresti (9-5) in Bucuresti. The game without a history. CSM Bucuresti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to CS Dinamo Bucuresti's 24. CSM Bucuresti forced 25 CS Dinamo Bucuresti turnovers and outrebounded them 47-20 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. CSM Bucuresti players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by CS Dinamo Bucuresti's players. Canadian forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 5 assists. Serbian guard Ivan Bosnjak (198-82, agency: BeoExcell) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Five CSM Bucuresti players scored in double figures. Guard Andrei Badila (190-84) replied with 19 points and forward Leonard Filip (200-93) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for CS Dinamo Bucuresti. CS Dinamo Bucuresti's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. CSM Bucuresti maintains sixth position with 9-5 record. CS Dinamo Bucuresti at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost. CSM Bucuresti will play against CSU Sibiu (#10) on the road in the next round. CS Dinamo Bucuresti will play against Rovinari (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: CSM Bucuresti: J.Shepherd 20+4reb+5ast, I.Bosnjak 16+12reb+1ast, G.Martinic 15+1reb+10ast, S.Santa 13+13reb+2ast, A.Urucatu 10+3reb+2ast, S.Sir 8+4reb+1ast Dinamo B.: A.Badila 19+1ast, V.Mihai 11+2reb+1ast, L.Filip 9+6reb+1ast, V.Negut 4+3reb, C.Telinoiu 3+2ast, I.Pirlog 3+2reb+2ast
Very expected game when 12th ranked Giurgiu (5-9) was defeated at home by third ranked Timisoara (10-3) 79-68. The game was mostly controlled by Timisoara. Giurgiu was better in third quarter 19-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Timisoara especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.3 percentage. Serbian-German forward Robert Sarovic (205-78) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. Serbian swingman Marko Derasimovic (200-84, agency: BeoExcell) contributed with 22 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. American guard Brian Burrell (192-84, college: UTPA, agency: TSS Management) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Perry Petty (185-88, college: UTPA) added 16 points in the effort for Giurgiu. Timisoara have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ploiesti. Giurgiu lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. Timisoara will play against Farul Const. (#15) in Constanca in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Giurgiu will play on the road against the league's second-placed Ploiesti and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Timisoara: R.Sarovic 23+6reb, M.Derasimovic 22+4reb+2ast, D.Johnson 10+6reb, B.Popescu 6+4reb+3ast, A.Capusan 6+4reb+2ast, Z.Jovanovic 5+1reb+5ast Giurgiu: B.Burrell 18+6reb+1ast, P.Petty 16+4reb+3ast, K.Sims 14+2reb+1ast, C.Ware 7+1reb+1ast, T.Harvey 7+7reb+1ast, C.Vlaicu 6+2reb+1ast
Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Craiova (10-4) beat at home 8th ranked Gaz Metan (7-7) 82-68. The game was mostly controlled by Craiova. Gaz Metan was better in fourth quarter 24-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Serbian guard Rade Dzambic (188-80, college: NYIT, agency: TSS Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international center Ionut Dragusin (221-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Craiova players scored in double figures. Serbian power forward Aleksandar Mladenovic (207-84, agency: BeoExcell) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican guard Paul Graham (192-85, college: Florida Atlantic, agency: Beo Basket) added 15 points in the effort for Gaz Metan. Craiova moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Targu Mures. Gaz Metan lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Craiova will play against league's leader Oradea on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gaz Metan will play against Timba Timosoara (#13) in Timisoara and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Craiova: R.Dzambic 26+5reb+10ast, I.Dragusin 22+14reb, L.Seals 14+3reb+1ast, D.Habus 10+8reb+5ast, T.Bureau 8+3reb, N.Djurasovic 2+3reb+2ast Gaz Metan: P.Graham 15+3reb+3ast, A.Mladenovic 15+10reb, A.Mandache 10+5reb+2ast, T.Nicoara 9+5reb, I.Ivanovic 9+2reb+1ast, S.Dundjerski 5+4reb+2ast
Not a big story in a game in Timisoara where 13th ranked Timba Timosoara (4-10) was outplayed by fourth ranked Ploiesti (10-3) 102-69. The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. The former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds. Latvian forward Ivars Timermanis (203-82) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178-88, college: N.Carolina St., agency: I.D.S. Law) replied with 17 points and 5 assists and forward Petru Czmor (202-79) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort 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. Ploiesti have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Timisoara. Newly promoted Timba Timosoara keeps the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Ploiesti will play against Giurgiu (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Timba Timosoara will play against Gaz Metan in Medias and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Ploiesti: V.Stanescu 30+11reb+2ast, I.Timermanis 21+7reb+1ast, C.Burlacu 13+4reb+3ast, A.Vlahovic 12+4reb+5ast, L.Szijarto 9+2reb+3ast, R.Nyakundi 7+1reb+1ast Timba Timis.: P.Czmor 17+2reb+4ast, A.Johnson 17+2reb+5ast, C.Kickingstallionsims 15+5reb, Z.Milovic 7+10reb+3ast, R.Huckaby 7+6reb+3ast, F.Popa 2+1reb
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Targu Mures (10-4) won against at home 10th ranked CSU Sibiu (7-7) 89-83. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But CSU Sibiu won third quarter 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Montenegrin guard Branko Cuic (197-78) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Serbian guard Andrija Ciric (199-80, agency: BeoExcell) contributed with 21 points for the winners. American center Christopher Lee (206-84, college: S.Carolina St., agency: Duran International) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Mihail-Octavian Paul (188-82) added 26 points and 7 assists in the effort for CSU Sibiu. Targu Mures have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-4 record, which they share with Craiova. CSU Sibiu at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Targu Mures will play against Miercurea Ciuc (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. CSU Sibiu will play against CSM Bucuresti (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Targu Mures: A.Ciric 21+1reb+1ast, L.Dumitru 17+5reb, G.Navickas 16+2reb+5ast, V.Peciukas 12+3reb, B.Cuic 8+7reb+11ast, D.Balaban 6+1reb CSU Sibiu: M.Paul 26+1reb+7ast, C.Lee 23+11reb+1ast, D.Austin 16+2reb, M.Griskenas 9+9reb, A.Gruev 8+3reb+9ast, K.Knutson 1+1reb
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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