Real Madrid conquer Podgorica Qualifying Tournament title

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

FINAL

NGTPod - Real Madrid 79-86

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Montenegrin NGTPod (3-1) in Podgorica on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Spanish Real Madrid (4-0) 86-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of NGTPod. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded NGTPod 49-28 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-2006) fired 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Hugo Gonzalez (198-2006) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Real Madrid's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. German point guard Jack Kayil (191-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists and Greek guard Eleftherios-Kosmas Liotopoulos (190-2006) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Real Madrid have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated NGTPod. NGTPod at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with SC Derby.
Top scorers:
NGTPod: K.Jack 23+6reb+12ast, L.Eleftherios-Kosmas 23+4reb+3ast, P.Panagiotis 14+4reb, S.Hannes 8+8reb+2ast, X.Giannos 5+4reb, K.Borna 3
Real Madrid: B.Mitar 18+9reb+2ast, G.Hugo 16+4reb+4ast, D.Declan 11+8reb+2ast, M.Asier 10+2reb+1ast, D.Ismaila 9+9reb, D.Egor 8+4reb+7ast

3-4 Place

SC Derby - Bayern 82-65

Everything could happen in Podgorica at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Montenegrin SC Derby and their close opponent German Bayern had identical 2-1 record. This time SC Derby used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Munich 82-65 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and center Maruan Cicic (209-2006) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four SC Derby players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ukrainian Desmond Yiamu (198-2006) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Croatian Ivan Volf (195-2006) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. SC Derby (3-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with NGTPod. Loser Bayern keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Venice.
Top scorers:
Bayern: Y.Desmond 15+6reb+2ast, D.Dominik 14+1reb+2ast, V.Ivan 9+8reb+1ast, S.Nikolas 8+3reb+1ast, M.Namik 8+4reb, R.Eduard 7+1reb
SC Derby: M.David 21+13reb+2ast, H.Tarik 14+6reb+2ast, C.Maruan 14+6reb+2ast, S.Zak 11+6reb+5ast, M.Ivo 10+1reb, K.Vladimir 6+2reb+5ast

5-6 Place

ALBA Berlin - Venice 64-71

Another exciting game was between third ranked Italian Venice and their close opponent German ALBA Berlin where Venice (2-2) beat ALBA Berlin (1-3) on the road 71-64. ALBA Berlin was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stefano Saccoccia (180-2006) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Pietro Iannuzzi (193-2006) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Venice players scored in double figures. Amon Doerries (210-2006) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Paul Bahn (191-2006) added 19 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) in the effort for ALBA Berlin. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venice moved-up to second place, which they share with Bayern. ALBA Berlin at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cedevita Ol..
Top scorers:
ALBA Berlin: D.Amon 20+8reb, B.Paul 19+3reb+1ast, B.Nevio 7+4reb+1ast, G.Dorian 7+4reb+3ast, M.Lukas 3+2reb+2ast, R.Paul 2+2reb+2ast
Venice: S.Stefano 17+6reb+3ast, I.Pietro 14+8reb+1ast, Z.Alberto 11+3reb, N.Federico 10+7reb+2ast, M.Andrea 10+9reb+1ast, K.Petar 5+9reb+1ast

7-8 Place

Cholet - Cedevita Ol. 76-80

An interesting game where Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (#4) beat host French Cholet (#4) 80-76 on Sunday evening. Cedevita Ol. outrebounded Cholet 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Mark Mahmutovic (196-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Turkish guard Derin Ustun (192-2007) who added 16 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Aaron Towo-Nansi (174-2009) responded with 17 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Romain Valakou (192-2006) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cedevita Ol. (1-3) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with ALBA Berlin. It was Cholet's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Cholet: T.Aaron 17+1reb+5ast, V.Romain 14+6reb+2ast, B.Soren 12+3reb+7ast, L.Nils 10+2reb, N.Erwan 9+4reb+3ast, L.Gabin 6+4reb+2ast
Cedevita Ol.: U.Derin 16+1reb+7ast, M.Mark 13+11reb+5ast, G.Samba 11+8reb+4ast, L.Lovro 11+7reb+3ast, L.Ian 10, S.Jure 9+1reb