Round 17 (Regular Season): FMP BG lose to Borac

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The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of FMP BG (5-10) in Beograd on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Borac (6-9) 82-73. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Borac dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to FMP BG's 34. Borac looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Bosnian-Serbian forward Marko Josilo (200-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Aleksa Uskokovic (189-1999) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. Swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) responded with 20 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Borac have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Mega BG. FMP BG lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with ten games lost. They share the position with Krka. Borac is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FMP BG will play against the league's leader Derby in Podgorica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Vienna. First ranked Bosnian Bosna (8-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Austrian BC Vienna (4-11) 88-86 in the game for the first place. Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) nailed 24 points for the winning side and Edin Atic accounted for 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Bosna S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Slovenian Gregor Glas (197-2001) came up with 23 points and 5 assists for Vienna in the defeat. Bosna maintains first place with 8-7 record. Vienna at the other side keeps the second position with 11 games lost. They share it with Zadar and Ilirija. Bosna will play against league's second-placed Ilirija in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vienna will play at home against Zadar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Ljubljana (derby !!!) between Ilirija and Cedevita Ol.. Fourth ranked Ilirija (4-11) got a very close home victory over leader Cedevita Ol. (11-5). Ilirija managed to escape with a 3-point win 96-93 on Sunday evening. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Edo Muric who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jaka Blazic produced 22 points for the guests. Cedevita Ol.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ilirija moved-up to second place, which they share with Zadar and Vienna. Defending Slovenian champion Cedevita Ol. still keeps top position with five games lost. Ilirija will meet league's leader Bosna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cedevita Ol. will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Cluj Napoca lost to Partizan on the opponent's court 79-90. Spartak lost to Montenegrin defending champion Buducnost in a home game 66-75. Igokea lost to undefeated Dubai on the road 78-94. Mega BG defeated Crvena zvezda on its own court 107-102. Split was beaten by Krka in Novo Mesto 105-92.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Blaz Mahkovic of Krka.



FMP BG - Borac CA 73-82

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of FMP BG (5-10) in Beograd on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Borac (6-9) 82-73. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Borac dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to FMP BG's 34. Borac looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Bosnian-Serbian forward Marko Josilo (200-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Aleksa Uskokovic (189-1999) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. Four Borac CA players scored in double figures. Swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) responded with 20 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and forward Dusan Radosavljevic (201-2001) scored 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Borac have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Mega BG. FMP BG lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with ten games lost. They share the position with Krka. Borac is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FMP BG will play against the league's leader Derby in Podgorica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borac CA: J.Marko 18+11reb+6ast, P.Josh 17+3reb+1ast, N.Pavle 16+6reb+2ast, U.Aleksa 15+2reb+8ast, M.Nikola 8+10reb+4ast, R.Petar 4+2reb+2ast
FMP BG: F.Barna 20+3reb+3ast, S.Aleksa 12+3reb, C.Eugene 12+4reb, R.Dusan 8+5reb+4ast, S.Lazar 7+4reb+2ast, R.Filip 6+6reb+2ast

Vienna - Bosna S. 86-88

Important game to mention about took place in Vienna. First ranked Bosnian Bosna (8-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Austrian BC Vienna (4-11) 88-86 in the game for the first place. Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) nailed 24 points for the winning side and swingman Edin Atic (201-1997) accounted for 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Bosna S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Slovenian Gregor Glas (197-2001) came up with 23 points and 5 assists and American-Guinean guard Souley Boum (190-1999, college: Xavier) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists respectively for Vienna in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bosna maintains first place with 8-7 record. Vienna at the other side keeps the second position with 11 games lost. They share it with Zadar and Ilirija. Bosna will play against league's second-placed Ilirija in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vienna will play at home against Zadar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bosna S.: P.Alfonso 24+1reb+2ast, Y.Michael 15+4reb+1ast, A.Edin 13+3reb+5ast, S.Djoko 10+3reb+3ast, L.Lautaro 9+4reb+2ast, J.Janari 7+3reb+3ast
Vienna: G.Glas 23+2reb+5ast, S.Jarumbauskas 16+3reb+3ast, R.Mahalbasic 14+7reb+2ast, S.Boum 13+5reb+11ast, S.Hunter 8, L.Runjic 6+2reb+2ast

Partizan - Cluj Napoca 90-79

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Beograd where leader Romanian Cluj Napoca (9-6) was defeated by second ranked Serbian Partizan (14-1) 90-79 on Saturday. Partizan made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Cluj Napoca turnovers. Partizan looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American-German center Dylan Osetkowski (206-1996, college: Texas) who scored 20 points. American Sterling Brown (197-1995, college: SMU) chipped in 15 points. Five Partizan players scored in double figures. American point guard Daron Russell (180-1998, college: Maryland) produced 19 points and 6 assists and Serbian center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending Serbian champion maintains second place with 14-1 record having just eight point less than leader Spartak. Cluj Napoca lost third consecutive game. Defending Romanian champion still keeps top position with six games lost. Partizan will meet at home league's leader Dubai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cluj Napoca will play against the league's leader Borac and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Partizan: O.Dylan 20+2reb+2ast, B.Sterling 15+3reb+2ast, J.Tonye 12+5reb+1ast, B.Isaac 10+8reb+1ast, P.Cameron 10+6ast, C.Nick 6+2reb+5ast
Cluj Napoca: D.Russell 19+1reb+6ast, T.Woodbury 13+3reb+1ast, M.Creek 10+2reb+1ast, I.Molinar 9+1reb+3ast, D.Miletic 8+7reb+2ast, N.Ceaser 7+4reb+2ast

Spartak - Buducnost 66-75

There was a small surprise in Subotica where first ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (13-2) defeated their close opponent Serbian Spartak (7-8) 75-66 on Saturday. Buducnost dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Spartak's 26. The best player for the winners was American point guard Yogi Ferrell (183-1993, college: Indiana) who scored 19 points and 4 assists. Djordje Jovanovic (199-2003) chipped in 15 points. Montenegrin point guard Igor Drobnjak (188-2000) produced 15 points and Canadian Olivier Hanlan (193-1993, college: Boston Coll.) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Buducnost have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending Montenegrin champion maintains first place with 13-2 record which they share with defeated Spartak. Loser Spartak still keeps top position with eight games lost. They share it with Igokea. Buducnost will meet at home league's leader Crvena zvezda in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spartak will play against the league's leader Mega BG in Beograd and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: F.Yogi 19+2reb+4ast, J.Djordje 15+4reb, K.Oleksandr 11+1ast, T.Nikola 8+6reb+1ast, B.Jerry 6+9reb+1ast, M.Juwan 6+1reb
Spartak: I.Drobnjak 15+4reb+3ast, J.Hawkins 12+2ast, D.Ilic 9+2reb+1ast, L.Cerovina 8+2reb+2ast, O.Hanlan 8+5reb+1ast, S.Thompson 4+7reb

Dubai - Igokea 94-78

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Bosnian Igokea (7-8) was defeated on the road by leader UAE Dubai (15-0) 94-78 on Sunday. Dubai shot 61.1 percent from the field. Dubai outrebounded Igokea 36-21 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dubai looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjas (207-2000) chipped in 3 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Serbian Dragan Milosavljevic (198-1989) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Ahmaad Rorie (186-1995, college: Montana) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dubai have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-0 record which they share with defeated Igokea. Igokea lost fourth consecutive game. Defending Bosnian champion still keeps top position with eight games lost. They share it with Spartak. Dubai will meet league's second-placed Partizan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Igokea will play against Krka in Novo Mesto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dubai: B.Dwayne 23+6reb+2ast, A.Aleksa 14+1ast, A.Awudu 12+3reb, K.Mfiondu 11+1reb+2ast, M.Dzanan 11+3reb, W.McKinley 5+2reb+5ast
Igokea: A.Lazic 13+3reb, D.Milosavljevic 13+5reb+1ast, A.Rorie 12+3reb+2ast, N.Pierre-Louis 12+2ast, V.Ilic 9+3reb, S.Antunovic 7+1reb+2ast

Mega BG - Crvena zvezda 107-102

There was a small surprise in Beograd where first ranked Mega BG (6-9) beat their close opponent Crvena zvezda (11-4) 107-102 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mega BG made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Mega BG outrebounded Crvena zvezda 40-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Mega BG looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Bogoljub Markovic (210-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Swingman Asim Djulovic (204-2005) chipped in 19 points. American guard Jared Butler (191-1999, college: Baylor) produced 20 points and 5 assists and Brazilian point guard Yago Dos Santos (175-1999) added 17 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mega BG maintains first place with 6-9 record, which they share with Borac. Loser Crvena zvezda still keeps top position with four games lost. Mega BG will meet at home league's leader Spartak in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Crvena zvezda will play against the league's leader Buducnost in Podgorica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mega BG: B.Markovic 29+10reb+6ast, D.Asim 19+4reb+3ast, S.Luigi 14+9reb, D.Savo 13+2reb+5ast, L.Kyrell 12+1reb+6ast, U.Kroflic 11+5reb+3ast
Crvena zvezda: D.Motiejunas 22+2reb+2ast, J.Butler 20+4reb+5ast, E.Izundu 18+7reb, Y.Dos Santos 17+3reb+8ast, S.Miljenovic 12+2reb+2ast, O.Dobric 6+1ast

Ilirija - Cedevita Ol. 96-93

A very close game took place in Ljubljana (derby !!!) between Ilirija and Cedevita Ol.. Fourth ranked Ilirija (4-11) got a very close home victory over leader Cedevita Ol. (11-5). Ilirija managed to escape with a 3-point win 96-93 on Sunday evening. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ilirija looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Edo Muric (202-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Wendell Green Jr (180-2002, college: Auburn) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Swingman Jaka Blazic (196-1990) produced 22 points and American Matt Hurt (206-2000, college: Duke) added 20 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cedevita Ol.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ilirija moved-up to second place, which they share with Zadar and Vienna. Defending Slovenian champion Cedevita Ol. still keeps top position with five games lost. Ilirija will meet league's leader Bosna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cedevita Ol. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ilirija: E.Muric 21+10reb+2ast, M.Boban 20+3reb, J.Robert 18+3reb, T.Tomazic 11+3reb+1ast, G.Wendell 9+5reb+11ast, K.Luka 9+1reb+2ast
Cedevita Ol.: J.Blazic 22+3reb+2ast, M.Hurt 20+3reb+1ast, D.Stewart Jr. 13+4reb+6ast, U.Gibson 11+1reb+8ast, D.Skara 9+5reb+2ast, M.Cerkvenik 6+1reb+2ast

Krka - Split 105-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Croatian Split's (4-12) road loss to third ranked Slovenian Krka (5-10) 92-105 on Monday. Krka made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Split's players. The best player for the winners was forward Blaz Mahkovic (201-1990, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American center Sukhmail Mathon (208-1998, college: Boston U.) chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Slovenian swingman Zoran Dragic (196-1989) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and American power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Split players scored in double figures. Split's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Krka moved-up to second place, which they share with FMP BG. Loser Split keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost. Krka will meet at home league's leader Igokea in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Split will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Krka: M.Blaz 24+6reb+6ast, M.Sukhmail 23+6reb+4ast, U.Oman 12+7reb+1ast, U.Lovro 11+2reb+1ast, B.Niko 9+2reb+7ast, H.Kriss 8+5reb+2ast
Split: Z.Dragic 29+5reb+3ast, K.Vito 20+5ast, D.Wiggins 18+8reb, M.Teyvon 10+3reb+1ast, D.Dreznjak 7+3reb, N.Svoboda 5+1reb+1ast