The most exciting game of round 10 in the Extraliga took place in Bratislava. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Inter Bratislava (5-4) to third ranked Nitra (7-3) 89-88 in the game for the third place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-18. But Inter Bratislava won second period 24-23. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Inter Bratislava 42-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Bahamas guard J.R. Cadot (195-G-87, college: TCU) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Branislav Tomek (205-83) chipped in 12 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin guard Goran Bulatovic (184-88) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Nitra have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just -2 point less than leader Komarno. Inter Bratislava at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Nova Ves. Nitra are looking forward to face Handlova (#7) at home in the next round. Inter Bratislava will play against SKP Banska Bystrica and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Bottom-ranked Svit managed to get a second victory, breaking the five-game losing streak. This time they won against eighth-ranked SKP Banska Bystrica88-77. American forward Kenneth Henderson (201-82, college: Texas Arlington) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and Curtis Allen supported him with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 19 points by the former international point guard Richard Grznar (189-91) did not help to save the game for SKP Banska Bystrica. SKP Banska Bystrica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Svit maintains ninth position with 2-8 record. SKP Banska Bystrica lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Svit will play against higher ranked Prievidza (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. SKP Banska Bystrica will play against Inter Bratislava and hopes to get back on the winning track. Extraliga top team - Komarno (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Prievidza (3-5) 81-71. Kevin Thompson fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Michal Batka produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Komarno have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Defending champion Prievidza keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Komarno will meet Nova Ves (#5) on the road in the next round. Prievidza will play against Svit and hope to secure a win. The game in Handlova was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Levice (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Handlova (2-6). Levice managed to secure a 8-point victory 81-73. Worth to mention a great performance of Salih Nuhanovic who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Levice's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Levice have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Levice maintains second position with 7-2 record having just -1 point less than leader Komarno. Handlova lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with six games lost. Levice will have a break next round. Handlova will play on the road against Nitra (#3) in Nitra.
Bottom-ranked Svit managed to get a second victory, breaking the five-game losing streak. This time they won against eighth-ranked SKP Banska Bystrica88-77. The game was mostly controlled by Svit. SKP Banska Bystrica was better in third quarter 25-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Svit forced 19 SKP Banska Bystrica turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Kenneth Henderson (201-82, college: Texas Arlington) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Curtis Allen (193-86, college: ORU, agency: TSS Management) supported him with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 19 points by the former international point guard Richard Grznar (189-91) did not help to save the game for SKP Banska Bystrica. Croatian guard Sven Smajlagic (193-90) added 18 points for lost side. SKP Banska Bystrica's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Svit maintains ninth position with 2-8 record. SKP Banska Bystrica lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Svit will play against higher ranked Prievidza (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. SKP Banska Bystrica will play against Inter Bratislava and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: B.Bystrica: R.Grznar 19+1reb+3ast, S.Smajlagic 18+3reb+1ast, R.Korner 15+4reb+1ast, B.Koczkas 9+5reb, N.Vladovic 8+8reb, S.Jankovic 5+6reb+2ast Svit: K.Henderson 28+17reb+3ast, C.Allen 20+9reb+5ast, T.McNeal 9+7reb+1ast, R.Findura 9+1reb+1ast, M.Micka 8+1reb+3ast, A.Stewart 5+3reb+1ast
The most exciting game of round 10 in the Extraliga took place in Bratislava. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Inter Bratislava (5-4) to third ranked Nitra (7-3) 89-88 in the game for the third place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-18. But Inter Bratislava won second period 24-23. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Inter Bratislava 42-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Bahamas guard J.R. Cadot (195-87, college: TCU) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Branislav Tomek (205-83) chipped in 12 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin guard Goran Bulatovic (184-88) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Justin Graham (193-88, college: San Jose St.) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Nitra and four Inter Bratislava players scored in double figures. Nitra have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just -2 point less than leader Komarno. Inter Bratislava at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Nova Ves. Nitra are looking forward to face Handlova (#7) at home in the next round. Inter Bratislava will play against SKP Banska Bystrica and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Inter Bratislava: G.Bulatovic 25+7reb+3ast, M.Rancik 21+3reb+2ast, J.Graham 15+9reb+4ast, N.Milosevic 12+1reb+2ast, R.Urland 5+2reb, B.Devrnja 4+2reb Nitra: J.Cadot 20+10reb+1ast, V.Kosa 17+4reb+2ast, M.Kovacevic 14+1reb+2ast, D.Geiger 12+7reb+7ast, B.Tomek 12+14reb+2ast, R.Zvan 8+2reb+3ast
The game in Handlova was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Levice (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Handlova (2-6). Levice managed to secure a 8-point victory 81-73. Levice outrebounded Handlova 35-24 including 22 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian center Salih Nuhanovic (208-82) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). American guard David Kyles (190-89, college: Wichita St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Levice's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Jason Davis (196-85, college: Sacramento St.) replied with 23 points and his fellow American import center Zack Crimmins (213-89, college: Columbia) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Handlova. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Levice have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Levice maintains second position with 7-2 record having just -1 point less than leader Komarno. Handlova lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with six games lost. Levice will have a break next round. Handlova will play on the road against Nitra (#3) in Nitra. Top scorers: Handlova: J.Davis 23+4reb+2ast, C.Payton 18+1reb+1ast, Z.Crimmins 17+8reb+2ast, O.Haviar 10+2reb+6ast, R.Vido 5+5reb+1ast, W.Dunston 0+1reb+4ast Levice: S.Nuhanovic 28+7reb, J.Simmons 16+9reb, B.Pane 15+1reb+3ast, D.Kyles 14+11reb+4ast, T.Mrvis 3+2reb, L.Bukovic 3+2ast
Extraliga top team - Komarno (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Prievidza (3-5) 81-71. The game was mostly controlled by Komarno. Prievidza managed to win fourth quarter 24-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Kevin Thompson (205-89, college: Morgan St.) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. The other American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 assists. Five Komarno players scored in double figures. International Michal Batka (204-87) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Joseph Harris (196-87, college: Co.Carolina) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Komarno have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Defending champion Prievidza keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Komarno will meet Nova Ves (#5) on the road in the next round. Prievidza will play against Svit and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Prievidza: M.Batka 20+7reb+1ast, J.Harris 19+5reb+2ast, M.Ziak 14+1reb+1ast, M.Jass 5+1reb+1ast, J.Manns 4+3reb+2ast, B.Falkner 3+1reb Komarno: K.Thompson 16+11reb, M.Bilik 13+2reb+1ast, L.Dubovsky 11+2reb+2ast, J.Kratochvil 11+3reb+2ast, C.Lowe 10+1reb+10ast, O.Soska 9+2reb+1ast
Extraliga Round 5 of Finals. Komarno regain the lead - May 25, 2013
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Komarno - Inter Bratislava 88-81
Komarno outgunned Inter Bratislava at home court to surge in front 3-2 in the title series. The sixth and could be decisive game of the series is scheduled for Wednesday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game [read more]
Komarno outgunned Inter Bratislava at home court to surge in front 3-2 in the title series. The sixth and could be decisive game of the series is scheduled for Wednesday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. American forward Amin Stevens (201-90, college: Florida A&M) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) chipped in 13 points and 7 assists. The former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) responded with 28 points and 9 rebounds and American-Belizean guard Marlon Garnett (188-75, college: Santa Clara) scored 14 points. Top scorers: Komarno: A.Stevens 22+5reb+3ast, C.Lowe 13+4reb+7ast, O.Soska 9+3reb, V.Simpson 9+3reb+2ast, K.Thompson 8+9reb+3ast, M.Bilik 8+2reb Inter Bratislava: M.Rancik 28+9reb+2ast, M.Garnett 14+3reb, P.Sedmak 11+4reb, A.Tucker 8+6reb+2ast, R.Skibniewski 6+1ast, N.Delic 4+2reb+1ast
Extraliga Round 4 of Finals. Inter Bratislava even title series - May 22, 2013
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Inter Bratislava - Komarno 97-95 OT
Inter Bratislava outlasted Komarno in overtime to record the second consecutive victory in the championship series. Komarno was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 21-20 charge of Inter Bratislava, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 14-12 [read more]
Inter Bratislava outlasted Komarno in overtime to record the second consecutive victory in the championship series. Komarno was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 21-20 charge of Inter Bratislava, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 14-12. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) who added 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Amin Stevens (201-90, college: Florida A&M) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Kevin Thompson (205-89, college: Morgan St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Komarno players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 33+8reb+1ast, M.Rancik 25+10reb+4ast, N.Delic 15+4reb+1ast, N.Milosevic 9+2reb+5ast, P.Sedmak 7+4reb, J.Graham 5+7reb+4ast Komarno: A.Stevens 21+9reb+4ast, C.Lowe 18+4ast, V.Simpson 18+2reb+3ast, K.Thompson 14+11reb+1ast, J.Kratochvil 10+6reb+2ast, M.Kozlik 6+1reb
Anton Gavel selected the top Slovakian playing abroad in last week's games - May 20, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Slovakians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international point guard Anton Gavel (188-84, agency: Pro One Sports). He led Brose Baskets Bamberg to a victory over the seventh-ranked Phoenix Hagen in the German BBL in Sunday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Slovakians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Anton Gavel (188-84, agency: Pro One Sports, currently plays in Germany). He led Brose Baskets Bamberg to a victory over the seventh-ranked Phoenix Hagen (18-16) 104-94 in the German BBL in Sunday night's game.
Gavel was MVP of the game. He scored 26 points (!!!) and added 6 assists in 34 minutes on the court.
Brose Baskets Bamberg (26-8) is placed first in the BBL.
It's Gavel's fourth season with the team.
Gavel is ranked seventh on the list of the top scorers in the league with 15.0ppg.
He also averaged so far 2.8rpg, 3.5apg, 2FGP: 57.0%(98-172), 3FGP: 46.0%(81-176) and FT: 74.3% in the 36 games he played so far.
Gavel has a dual citizenship: Slovakian and German.
He is currently a member of the Slovakian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international small forward Dusan Pandula (196-84, currently plays in Czech Republic). Pandula was the main contributor in a BK Prostejov's victory against the third-ranked NH Ostrava (20-14) 81-77 in the Czech Republic NBL last Wednesday.
He was the best player in that game. Pandula scored 25 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group A1. BK Prostejov (21-13) is placed second.
Pandula has relatively good stats this season: 12.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 63.4%(149-235), 3FGP: 37.8% and FT: 74.6%.
He is in the roster of the Slovakian senior national team.
#3. The Slovakian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international power forward Radoslav Rancik (207-79, agency: Beo Basket, college: St.Cloud St., currently plays in Czech Republic). Rancik contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked BK Pardubice (19-15) crushing them 90-57 in the Czech Republic NBL on Tuesday night.
He scored 11 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 23 minutes.
CEZ Basketball Nymburk (33-1) is placed first in Group A1.
It was his team's eighth consecutive victory in a row.
This year Rancik has relatively solid stats: 12.9ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.9apg, 2FGP: 58.8%(104-177), 3FGP: 36.5% and FT: 86.1% in the 33 games.
Former BK Inter Bratislava starter played for the Slovakian national team three years ago.
#4. Shooting guard Roman Marko (194-86, currently plays in Czech Republic) is a teammate of previously mentioned Dusan Pandula and both played together in the last Czech Republic NBL game.
Marko contributed to a BK Prostejov's victory against the third-ranked NH Ostrava (20-14) 81-77.
He scored 13 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Marko has reliable stats this season: 10.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.6apg and 1.3spg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Slovakian and Czech Republic.
Marko is also Slovakian national team player.
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