Round 13 (Regular Season): Krka defeat Derby

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The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Montenegrin Derby (2-10) in Novo Mesto on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by first ranked Slovenian Krka (3-9) 77-65. Krka looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Derby helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Sukhmail Mathon (208-1998, college: Boston U.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Power forward Lovro Urbiha (204-2003, agency: PEPI SPORT) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Darius Johnson (185-2002, college: UCF, agency: Inception Sports) answered with 19 points and 4 assists for Derby. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Krka went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Split and Ilirija. Derby lost seventh consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. Krka will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Derby will play at home against the league's second-placed Partizan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Second ranked Serbian Mega BG (4-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Austrian BC Vienna (2-9) 100-98 on Monday evening. stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Savo Drezgic chipped in 21 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American-Guinean guard Souley Boum (190-1999, college: Xavier) responded with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Mega BG keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Zadar. Vienna lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Mega BG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vienna will play at home against the league's leader Cedevita Ol. (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Cacak where second ranked Partizan won against host Borac CA (3-8) 106-91. Nick Calathes nailed 22 points and 9 assists (perfect behind the arc making all seven shots !!!) for the winning side. Uros Carapic came up with 19 points for Borac in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Partizan (10-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending Serbian champion maintains second place having just six point less than leader Spartak which they share with defeated Borac. Borac at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Partizan will meet league's leader Derby in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Borac will play against the league's leader Dubai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Zadar was beaten by Bosna on the road 93-85. Cluj Napoca destroyed FMP BG on its own court 93-65. Spartak was outscored by Cedevita Ol. in Ljubljana 86-65. Split lost to undefeated Dubai at home 78-92. Crvena zvezda defeated Ilirija on the opponent's court 91-74.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 12 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists by Bogoljub Markovic of Mega BG.



Krka - Derby 77-65

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Montenegrin Derby (2-10) in Novo Mesto on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by first ranked Slovenian Krka (3-9) 77-65. Krka looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Derby helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Sukhmail Mathon (208-1998, college: Boston U.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Power forward Lovro Urbiha (204-2003, agency: PEPI SPORT) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Darius Johnson (185-2002, college: UCF, agency: Inception Sports) answered with 19 points and 4 assists and power forward Aleksa Ilic (204-1996) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Derby. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Krka went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Split and Ilirija. Derby lost seventh consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. Krka will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Derby will play at home against the league's second-placed Partizan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Derby: D.Johnson 19+2reb+4ast, A.Ilic 10+7reb+1ast, M.Rebec 9+1reb+1ast, E.Hadzibegovic 9+5reb+1ast, M.Dreznjak 8+2reb+1ast, F.Andjusic 6+2reb+2ast
Krka: M.Sukhmail 18+4reb+3ast, U.Lovro 14+5reb+1ast, Z.Smrekar 12+3reb+1ast, R.Jan 8+2reb+2ast, H.Kriss 8+4reb+1ast, B.Niko 6+4reb+3ast

Bosna S. - Zadar 93-85

There was a small surprise when first ranked Bosnian Bosna (6-5) beat their close opponent Croatian Zadar (4-8) in Sarajevo 93-85 on Friday. Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) nailed 30 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and forward Jure Zubac (203-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds. Montenegrin point guard Vladimir Mihailovic (193-1990) came up with 32 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Marko Ramljak (201-1993) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Zadar in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bosna maintains first place with 6-5 record which they share with defeated Zadar. Defending Croatian champion Zadar still keeps top position with eight games lost. They share it with Mega BG. Bosna will meet league's leader Crvena zvezda in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zadar will play against the league's leader Buducnost and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zadar: V.Mihailovic 32+6reb+2ast, B.Tisma 15+4reb+1ast, M.Ramljak 13+11reb+2ast, B.Kapusta 11+1reb+5ast, K.Zganec 5+6reb+7ast, K.Klarica 3+1reb
Bosna S.: P.Alfonso 30+6reb+2ast, W.Jarrod 16+1reb, Z.Jure 15+11reb+2ast, A.Edin 14+3reb+7ast, S.Djoko 8+6reb, L.Lautaro 4

Borac CA - Partizan 91-106

One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Cacak where second ranked Partizan won against host Borac CA (3-8) 106-91. Partizan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Greek-American point guard Nick Calathes (196-1989, college: Florida) nailed 22 points and 9 assists (perfect behind the arc making all seven shots !!!) for the winning side and American-German center Dylan Osetkowski (206-1996, college: Texas) accounted for 15 points. Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) came up with 19 points and Nikola Manojlovic (201-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Borac in the defeat. Five Partizan and four Borac players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Partizan (10-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending Serbian champion maintains second place having just six point less than leader Spartak which they share with defeated Borac. Borac at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Partizan will meet league's leader Derby in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Borac will play against the league's leader Dubai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borac CA: C.Uros 19+2reb+1ast, M.Josilo 15+2reb+1ast, P.Nikolic 14+3reb, N.Manojlovic 12+7reb+1ast, A.Uskokovic 9+1reb+2ast, P.Radovic 9
Partizan: C.Nick 22+4reb+9ast, P.Jabari 17+3reb+1ast, O.Dylan 15+4reb+2ast, M.Vanja 12+3reb, F.Bruno 12+3reb, B.Sterling 11+2reb+4ast

Cluj Napoca - FMP BG 93-65

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Serbian FMP BG (4-7) was smashed on the road by first ranked Romanian Cluj Napoca (9-3) 93-65 on Saturday. Cluj Napoca shot 62.3 percent from the field. Cluj Napoca outrebounded FMP BG 38-27 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cluj Napoca looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Panamanian guard Iverson Molinar (193-1999, college: MSU) nailed 18 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American point guard Daron Russell (180-1998, college: Maryland) accounted for 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Cluj Napoca players scored in double figures. Greek-American point guard Nick Calathes (196-1989, college: Florida) came up with 17 points and 7 assists and swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for FMP BG in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Cluj Napoca. Defending Romanian champion maintains first place with 9-3 record which they share with defeated FMP BG. FMP BG lost their third game in a row. They still keep top position with seven games lost. Cluj Napoca will meet league's leader Igokea in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FMP BG will play against Split and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FMP BG: R.Dusan 17+3reb+7ast, R.Filip 15+3reb, F.Barna 13+4reb+4ast, C.Eugene 8, S.Aleksa 4+4reb, M.Filip 4+5reb+2ast
Cluj Napoca: M.Iverson 18+3reb+5ast, K.Saulius 13+6reb, G.Karel 12+3reb+2ast, R.Daron 10+5reb+6ast, M.Dusan 10+7reb+1ast, C.Nighael 10+4reb+3ast

Cedevita Ol. - Spartak 86-65

There was a small surprise when first ranked Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (10-2) rolled over their close opponent Serbian Spartak (6-6) in Ljubljana 86-65 on Saturday. Cedevita Ol. shot 63.6 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Cedevita Ol. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. Umoja Gibson nailed 30 points and 5 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American DJ Stewart Jr (197-1999, college: MSU) accounted for 10 points and 6 rebounds. Bosnian-Serbian forward Dalibor Ilic (202-2000, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Javontae Hawkins (196-1993, college: Fordham) added 15 points respectively for Spartak in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who 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. Defending Slovenian champion maintains first place with 10-2 record which they share with defeated Spartak. Loser Spartak still keeps top position with six games lost. Cedevita Ol. will meet Vienna (#4) on the road in the next round. Spartak will play against Ilirija and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Spartak: J.Hawkins 15+4reb+1ast, S.Thompson 13+4reb+1ast, D.Ilic 12+7reb+1ast, I.Drobnjak 11+2reb+4ast, M.Vojin 5+6reb, D.Nikolic 4+3reb+1ast
Cedevita Ol.: U.Gibson 30+1reb+5ast, N.Aleksej 13+1reb+2ast, S.D.J. 10+6reb+1ast, S.David 10+3reb, D.Ziga 7+1reb+1ast, G.Joseph 5+2reb+1ast

Split - Dubai 78-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Croatian Split's (3-9) home loss to leader UAE Dubai (11-0) 78-92 on Sunday. Dubai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) nailed 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Serbian power forward Filip Petrusev (211-2000, college: Gonzaga) accounted for 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. came up with 12 points and 4 assists and American DJ Stewart Jr (197-1999, college: MSU) added 13 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for Split in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Dubai. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Split lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Ilirija and Krka. Dubai will meet at home league's second-placed Borac in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Split will play against the league's leader FMP BG and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Split: K.Vito 13+4reb+1ast, J.Stephens 13+3reb+2ast, M.Teyvon 12+2reb+4ast, D.Dreznjak 12+3reb+3ast, I.Perasovic 8+3reb, G.Anticevich 7
Dubai: B.Dwayne 15+5reb+2ast, A.Awudu 13+2reb, K.Kenan 12+2reb+3ast, P.Filip 10+5reb+4ast, D.Nemanja 9+1reb+1ast, A.Aleksa 9+2reb+4ast

Ilirija - Crvena zvezda 74-91

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Serbian Crvena zvezda (8-3) defeated 3rd placed Slovenian Ilirija (3-9) in Ljubljana 91-74 on Sunday. Crvena zvezda outrebounded Ilirija 42-28 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Crvena zvezda looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Nigerian-American Jordan Nwora (203-1998, college: Louisville) nailed 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Nigerian Chima Moneke (198-1995, college: UC Davis) accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian center Boban Marjanovic (224-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Wendell Green Jr (180-2002, college: Auburn) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for Ilirija in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Crvena zvezda. They maintain first place with 8-3 record. Loser Ilirija keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Split and Krka. Crvena zvezda will meet at home league's leader Bosna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ilirija will play against the league's leader Spartak in Subotica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ilirija: B.Marjanovic 17+10reb, M.Edo 14+2reb+2ast, W.Green Jr. 11+3reb+5ast, R.Jurkovic 8+6reb, L.Kures 6+3ast, P.Mark 6+1reb+3ast
Crvena zvezda: N.Jordan 15+6reb+2ast, G.Devonte 12+1reb+2ast, D.Ognjen 12+2reb, M.Donatas 11+2reb+1ast, M.Chima 11+8reb+1ast, D.Dejan 8+7reb+1ast

Mega BG - Vienna 100-98

Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Second ranked Serbian Mega BG (4-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Austrian BC Vienna (2-9) 100-98 on Monday evening. Mega BG made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Mega BG outrebounded Vienna 41-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Mega BG players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Vienna was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Bogoljub Markovic stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Savo Drezgic (193-2006, college: Georgia) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American-Guinean guard Souley Boum (190-1999, college: Xavier) responded with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Slovenian-Austrian center Rasid Mahalbasic (210-1990) scored 12 points and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mega BG keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Zadar. Vienna lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Mega BG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vienna will play at home against the league's leader Cedevita Ol. (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Vienna: S.Boum 24+5reb+8ast, L.Asceric 14+5reb+1ast, G.Glas 14+2reb+3ast, R.Mahalbasic 12+4reb+8ast, S.Hunter 12+4reb+2ast, L.Runjic 8+4reb+1ast
Mega BG: D.Savo 21+4reb+7ast, U.Kroflic 13+2reb+1ast, B.Markovic 12+16reb+5ast, G.Lazar 11+3reb, D.Asim 11+4reb+2ast, L.Kyrell 10+2reb+4ast