Extraliga Round 6: Nitra loses to Levice - Nov 5, 2012
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There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Extraliga and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places.
The most important game in the last round took place in Levice between third ranked Nitra (3-3) and fifth ranked Levice (3-2) on Monday night. Nitra was defeated by Levice on the road 66-81. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Levice's pressure prevailed and they won that period 20-12 extending their advantage to 15 points. It was a great shooting night for Levice especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. It was a good game for American guard David Kyles (190-89, college: Wichita St.) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 4 assists. Canadian forward Troy Gottselig (203-87) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American center Anthony McClain (213-88, college: Cincinnati) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for Nitra. Nitra's coach Lubomir Urban rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levice moved-up to third place. Nitra at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Nova Ves. Levice are looking forward to face SKP Banska Bystrica (#6) at home in the next round. Nitra will play against Prievidza and is hoping to win this game. The game in Nova Ves was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked SKP Banska Bystrica (2-3) played at the court of seventh ranked Nova Ves (3-3). Nova Ves managed to secure a 9-point victory 95-86. American power forward Dwight Burke (202-86, college: Marquette) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Maurice Acker chipped in 23 points and 9 assists during the contest. Nova Ves' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Peter Dorazil (199-89) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Nova Ves moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Nitra. SKP Banska Bystrica at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Prievidza and Handlova. Nova Ves will play against bottom-ranked Svit (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. SKP Banska Bystrica will play against Levice and hopes to get back on the winning track.
In the last two games of round 6 Prievidza beat Handlova on the road 83-79. Komarno won against Svit on its own court 86-74. The most impressive performance of 6th round was 22 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks by Kevin Thompson of Komarno.
The most important game in the last round took place in Levice between third ranked Nitra (3-3) and fifth ranked Levice (3-2) on Monday night. Nitra was defeated by Levice on the road 66-81. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Levice's pressure prevailed and they won that period 20-12 extending their advantage to 15 points. It was a great shooting night for Levice especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. It was a good game for American guard David Kyles (190-89, college: Wichita St.) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 4 assists. Canadian forward Troy Gottselig (203-87) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American center Anthony McClain (213-88, college: Cincinnati) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import point guard Deremy Geiger (180-90, college: Idaho) added 15 points and 6 assists in the effort for Nitra. Five Levice and four Nitra players scored in double figures. Nitra's coach Lubomir Urban rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levice moved-up to third place. Nitra at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Nova Ves. Levice are looking forward to face SKP Banska Bystrica (#6) at home in the next round. Nitra will play against Prievidza and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Levice: D.Kyles 22+1reb+4ast, T.Gottselig 13+8reb+3ast, B.Pane 12+1reb+6ast, M.Sykora 11+5reb+1ast, J.Vojtek 10+5reb, S.Nuhanovic 6+6reb+1ast Nitra: A.McClain 17+17reb, D.Geiger 15+3reb+6ast, J.Cadot 12+7reb+3ast, M.Kovacevic 11, B.Tomek 9+8reb+3ast, R.Zvan 2
There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Prievidza (2-3) beat on the road 5th ranked Handlova (2-3) 83-79. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Handlova won fourth quarter 33-29. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Handlova outrebounded Prievidza 35-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. Handlova was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. point guard Paul Gause (180-86, college: Seton Hall, agency: I.D.S. Law) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Joseph Harris (196-87, college: Co.Carolina) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Jason Davis (196-85, college: Sacramento St.) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and center Zack Crimmins (213-89, college: Columbia) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four Handlova players scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Handlova and B.Bystrica. Prievidza will play against higher ranked Nitra (#4) in Nitra in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Handlova will have a break next round. Top scorers: Prievidza: P.Gause 21+4reb, J.Harris 17+5reb, M.Batka 16+5reb, B.Falkner 7+3reb, M.Ziak 7+1reb+2ast, M.Jass 6+2reb Handlova: J.Davis 18+9reb+1ast, C.Payton 15+2reb, Z.Crimmins 15+11reb, O.Haviar 10+1reb+6ast, W.Dunston 9+2reb+1ast, R.Vido 8+4reb+2ast
The game in Nova Ves was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked SKP Banska Bystrica (2-3) played at the court of seventh ranked Nova Ves (3-3). Nova Ves managed to secure a 9-point victory 95-86. The game without a history. Nova Ves led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 35-of-40 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game, while SKP Banska Bystrica only scored eighteen points from the stripe. SKP Banska Bystrica was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Dwight Burke (202-86, college: Marquette) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Maurice Acker (178-87, college: Marquette, agency: Edge Sports) chipped in 23 points and 9 assists during the contest. Burke is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Nova Ves players scored in double figures. Nova Ves' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Peter Dorazil (199-89) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Croatian guard Sven Smajlagic (193-90) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Nova Ves moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Nitra. SKP Banska Bystrica at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Prievidza and Handlova. Nova Ves will play against bottom-ranked Svit (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. SKP Banska Bystrica will play against Levice and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Nova Ves: M.Acker 23+2reb+9ast, D.Burke 19+15reb+3ast, A.Mandic 15+6reb, S.Baldovsky 13+5reb+2ast, O.Ulman 10+4reb, M.Stec 8+4reb+2ast B.Bystrica: P.Dorazil 19+10reb, S.Smajlagic 16+10reb+1ast, S.Jankovic 13+5reb+2ast, B.Koczkas 9, I.Salamun 9+3reb+4ast, M.Rendla 8+7reb+2ast
Very expected game when 9th ranked Svit (1-5) lost on the road to second ranked Komarno (4-1) 86-74. The game was mostly controlled by Komarno. Svit was better in second period 24-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 24-of-31 charity shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Komarno outrebounded Svit 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. Svit was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Forward Kevin Thompson (205-89, college: Morgan St.) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Kenneth Henderson (201-82, college: Texas Arlington) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds and guard Curtis Allen (193-86, college: ORU, agency: TSS Management) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Komarno have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Inter Bratislava. Svit at the other side stay at the bottom place with five games lost. Komarno will play against league's leader Inter Bratislava at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Svit will play against Nova Ves (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Komarno: K.Thompson 22+19reb, C.Lowe 22+2reb+2ast, O.Soska 10+4reb, N.Robinson 8+9reb+1ast, M.Bilik 7+1reb, J.Kratochvil 6+3reb Svit: K.Henderson 29+11reb+1ast, C.Allen 18+5reb+3ast, M.Micka 9+2ast, M.Latinovic 6+1reb, T.McNeal 5+6reb, A.Stewart 4+1reb+2ast
Extraliga Round 2 of Finals. Komarno gain second straight win - May 15, 2013
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Inter Bratislava - Komarno 72-73
Komarno snatched a narrow win over Inter in Bratislava to take 2-0 lead in the championship series. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 24-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Inter Bratislava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Komarno snatched a narrow win over Inter in Bratislava to take 2-0 lead in the championship series. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 24-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Inter Bratislava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Amin Stevens (198-90, college: Florida A&M) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Komarno players scored in double figures. American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and the former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 24+12reb+3ast, M.Rancik 17+7reb, M.Garnett 11+4reb, P.Sedmak 7+1reb+1ast, R.Skibniewski 6+1reb+3ast, N.Delic 4+5reb+2ast Komarno: M.Kozlik 18+1reb+1ast, C.Lowe 17+3reb+3ast, A.Stevens 12+9reb+1ast, K.Thompson 11+9reb+1ast, M.Bilik 7+1reb+1ast, J.Kratochvil 4+2reb
Players of BK Inter Bratislava allowed their host to reach surprisingly high win in game one on Saturday. Now it's time for team from capital city to show their skills in front of home fans. MBK Rieker Komarno outscored and outjumped their opponent by 22 (99:77) points and 14 rebounds (35:12). "We were too soft, lacking energy. We should have fought more for the win," said Peter Sedmak (207-C-85), forward of BK Inter Bratislava who was leading the team [read more]
Players of BK Inter Bratislava allowed their host to reach surprisingly high win in game one on Saturday. Now it's time for team from capital city to show their skills in front of home fans. MBK Rieker Komarno outscored and outjumped their opponent by 22 (99:77) points and 14 rebounds (35:12). "We were too soft, lacking energy. We should have fought more for the win," said Peter Sedmak (207-C-85), forward of BK Inter Bratislava who was leading the team. Komarno also made huge part of win in defense. "The key to our play in the second half was our intensity on defense. We played at a high level on defense and that lead to easy fast break points and easy offense," claimed Amin Stevens (198-F-90, college: Florida A&M) of Komarno, the only player reaching double-double in game one. The important thing about game two, Inter will field Martin Rancik (204-F/C-78, college: Iowa St.) who did not play because of ban (three technical fouls in the season). "Rancik is very good player. It will make a big difference when he'll play in game 2," gives his respect Komarno's guard Vincent Simpson (185-G-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy, college: Hampton) and Kevin Thompson (205-F-89, college: Morgan St.), who led the season with rebounds agrees: "It's going to be a big difference because he is a really good player. We will have to take game 2 there, it will be a big game for us," shows his optimism.
Extraliga Round 1 of Finals. Komarno off to perfect start - May 11, 2013
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Komarno - Inter Bratislava 99-77
Komarno got to a convincing start of the championship series. They knocked down Inter Bratislava at home court. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-77. Komarno outrebounded Inter Bratislava 35-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Komarno especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52 [read more]
Komarno got to a convincing start of the championship series. They knocked down Inter Bratislava at home court. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-77. Komarno outrebounded Inter Bratislava 35-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Komarno especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. American forward Amin Stevens (198-90, college: Florida A&M) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) chipped in 19 points. Five Komarno players scored in double figures. Komarno's coach Frantisek Ron felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international center Peter Sedmak (207-85) responded with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) scored 21 points. Top scorers: Komarno: C.Lowe 19+2reb+3ast, M.Bilik 16+5reb+1ast, A.Stevens 14+10reb+3ast, K.Thompson 12+7reb, M.Kozlik 11+2reb, V.Simpson 10+3reb+5ast Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 21+1reb+2ast, P.Sedmak 17+6reb+6ast, R.Skibniewski 11+2reb+6ast, N.Delic 10+1reb, M.Garnett 8+1reb+2ast, R.Urland 4+1reb
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