Liga I Round 5: Concordia hands first defeat to Stiinta B. - Mar 11, 2013
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Liga I is at the halfway of the Second Stage and there are still another 5 rounds left.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Stiinta B. (3-1) in Chiajna on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Concordia (4-0) 94-67. It was a key game for the top position in I as both teams had the same 3-0 record before this meeting. Concordia maintains first place in I with 4-0 record, which they share with Steaua. Newly promoted Stiinta B. keeps the second position with one game lost. Concordia is looking forward to face Rapid Bucuresti (#5) at home in the next round. Stiinta B. will play against Phoenix Corona Brasov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another exciting game was between fourth ranked Politehnica and 3rd placed Phoenix Corona Brasov where Politehnica (2-2) crushed Phoenix Corona Brasov (1-3) on the road with 23-point difference 76-53. It was a key game for the second position in I. Politehnica moved-up to second place in I, which they share with 3 other teams. Phoenix Corona Brasov at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Politehnica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix Corona Brasov will play at home against the league's second-placed Stiinta B. (#2) in Bucaresti and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Vabova (2-2) against fourth ranked Ploiesti II (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Vabova was defeated by Ploiesti II in a tough game in Pitesti 74-78. Ploiesti II moved-up to second place in I, which they share with CSU Galati and Vabova. Ploiesti II will meet at home league's second-placed CSU Galati in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vabova will have a break next round. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bucuresti. Leader Steaua faced 3rd placed CSU Galati. Host Steaua (4-0) smashed guests from Galati (2-2) 114-53. Steaua have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place in I with 4-0 record. CSU Galati at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. Steaua's next round opponent will be Brasov (#5) at home. CSU Galati will play against Ploiesti II in Pitesti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bucuresti. Leader Steaua faced 3rd placed CSU Galati. Host Steaua (4-0) smashed guests from Galati (2-2) 114-53. Steaua have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place in I with 4-0 record. CSU Galati at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. Steaua's next round opponent will be Brasov (#5) at home. CSU Galati will play against Ploiesti II in Pitesti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Vabova (2-2) against fourth ranked Ploiesti II (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Vabova was defeated by Ploiesti II in a tough game in Pitesti 74-78. Ploiesti II moved-up to second place in I, which they share with CSU Galati and Vabova. Ploiesti II will meet at home league's second-placed CSU Galati in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vabova will have a break next round.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Stiinta B. (3-1) in Chiajna on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Concordia (4-0) 94-67. It was a key game for the top position in I as both teams had the same 3-0 record before this meeting. Concordia maintains first place in I with 4-0 record, which they share with Steaua. Newly promoted Stiinta B. keeps the second position with one game lost. Concordia is looking forward to face Rapid Bucuresti (#5) at home in the next round. Stiinta B. will play against Phoenix Corona Brasov and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was between fourth ranked Politehnica and 3rd placed Phoenix Corona Brasov where Politehnica (2-2) crushed Phoenix Corona Brasov (1-3) on the road with 23-point difference 76-53. It was a key game for the second position in I. Politehnica moved-up to second place in I, which they share with 3 other teams. Phoenix Corona Brasov at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Politehnica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix Corona Brasov will play at home against the league's second-placed Stiinta B. (#2) in Bucaresti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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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3rd place
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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