The Regular Season in Extraliga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds.
The most exciting game of round 30 in the Extraliga took place in Prievidza. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Prievidza (11-15) to fifth ranked Inter Bratislava (14-14) 93-90 in the game for the fifth place. Inter Bratislava have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 14-14 record. Prievidza lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with B.Bystrica. Inter Bratislava are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Handlova (#9) on the road in the next round. Prievidza will play against the league's leader Levice and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Levice. First ranked Levice faced 4th ranked Nova Ves. Host Levice (20-6) defeated guests from Nova Ves (14-13) 76-60. It was a good game for Slovenian center Salih Nuhanovic (208-82) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Brandon Fields contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Dwight Burke (202-86, college: Marquette) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for Nova Ves. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levice have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-6 record. Nova Ves at the other side keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. Levice will play against Prievidza (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Nova Ves will play against Nitra in Nitra and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Nitra. Third ranked Nitra faced second-best Komarno. Host Nitra (17-10) defeated guests from Komarno (19-7) 111-98. Nitra maintains third position with 17-10 record having just two points less than leader Levice. Loser Komarno keeps the second place with seven games lost. Nitra will meet Nova Ves (#4) on the road in the next round. Komarno will play against SKP Banska Bystrica and hope to secure a win. The game with biggest result difference took place in Svit. Local Svit (8-20) outscored 9th ranked Handlova (6-20) 100-78. Tyronne McNeal notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Svit maintains eighth position with 8-20 record. Handlova lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 20 games lost. Svit will have a break next round. Handlova will play at home against Inter Bratislava (#5).
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Levice. First ranked Levice faced 4th ranked Nova Ves. Host Levice (20-6) defeated guests from Nova Ves (14-13) 76-60. The game without a history. Levice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Levice outrebounded Nova Ves 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a good game for Slovenian center Salih Nuhanovic (208-82) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American guard Brandon Fields (193-88, college: Nevada) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Dwight Burke (202-86, college: Marquette) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Maurice Acker (178-87, college: Marquette) added 15 points in the effort for Nova Ves. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levice have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-6 record. Nova Ves at the other side keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. Levice will play against Prievidza (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Nova Ves will play against Nitra in Nitra and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Levice: S.Nuhanovic 17+8reb+3ast, T.Mrvis 11+2reb, B.Fields 10+5reb+3ast, W.Kemp 9+1reb+3ast, R.Grznar 8+4reb+1ast, J.Simmons 8+9reb Nova Ves: D.Burke 19+14reb+1ast, M.Acker 15+2reb+2ast, N.Evans 10+1reb+2ast, A.Mandic 8+4reb, V.Hovanak 6+5reb+1ast, S.Becarik 2
The game with biggest result difference took place in Svit. Local Svit (8-20) outscored 9th ranked Handlova (6-20) 100-78. The game without a history. Svit led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Svit outrebounded Handlova 45-20 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American center Tyronne McNeal (211-87, college: Miami Dade CC) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Martin Micka (180-81) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. McNeal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by American center Zack Crimmins (213-89, college: Columbia) did not help to save the game for Handlova. His fellow American import point guard Kevin Bridgewaters (175-84, college: Chattanooga) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Handlova players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Svit maintains eighth position with 8-20 record. Handlova lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 20 games lost. Svit will have a break next round. Handlova will play at home against Inter Bratislava (#5). Top scorers: Svit: T.McNeal 27+12reb+4ast, M.Micka 18+3reb+4ast, J.Mascoll 13+6reb+1ast, R.George 9+3reb+4ast, H.Bond 9+5reb, W.Channels 9+1reb+3ast Handlova: Z.Crimmins 26+6reb+1ast, W.Dunston 16+4reb+5ast, K.Bridgewaters 15+6reb+6ast, R.Vido 10+1reb, F.Dratva 3, D.Boor 3+2ast
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Nitra. Third ranked Nitra faced second-best Komarno. Host Nitra (17-10) defeated guests from Komarno (19-7) 111-98. Nitra maintains third position with 17-10 record having just two points less than leader Levice. Loser Komarno keeps the second place with seven games lost. Nitra will meet Nova Ves (#4) on the road in the next round. Komarno will play against SKP Banska Bystrica and hope to secure a win.
The most exciting game of round 30 in the Extraliga took place in Prievidza. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Prievidza (11-15) to fifth ranked Inter Bratislava (14-14) 93-90 in the game for the fifth place. Inter Bratislava have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 14-14 record. Prievidza lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with B.Bystrica. Inter Bratislava are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Handlova (#9) on the road in the next round. Prievidza will play against the league's leader Levice and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
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.
Extraliga Round 3 of Finals. Inter narrow the deficit - May 18, 2013
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Komarno - Inter Bratislava 82-89
Inter Bratislava snatched a road win over Komarno to narrow the deficit at 1-2 in the championship series. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 7 points. 30 personal fouls committed by Komarno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Inter Bratislava snatched a road win over Komarno to narrow the deficit at 1-2 in the championship series. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 7 points. 30 personal fouls committed by Komarno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. The former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Amin Stevens (201-90, college: Florida A&M) with 26 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Inter Bratislava and four Komarno players scored in double figures. Komarno's coach Frantisek Ron rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Komarno: A.Stevens 26+8reb+3ast, C.Lowe 13+5reb+3ast, M.Bilik 11+7reb+1ast, K.Thompson 11+10reb, M.Kozlik 6+2reb+2ast, V.Simpson 5+2reb+6ast Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 21+13reb+3ast, M.Garnett 18+1reb+1ast, M.Rancik 15+8reb+2ast, P.Sedmak 14+5reb+1ast, N.Delic 11+4reb+2ast, R.Skibniewski 5+6ast
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