Premier League Round 3 (Regular Season): Grodno loses to Rubon

Premier League Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Grodno (3-1). They were defeated by Rubon (3-2) 78-70 on Wednesday night. Rubon forced 23 Grodno turnovers. It was a great evening for Russian guard Daniil Yeremenko (189-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. ex-international forward Ruslan Pishcheyko (198-1998) helped adding 7 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Tsimur Drukau (198-1999) with 10 points. Grodno's coach Dzmitry Kuzmin rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Grodno will play next round against strong Minsk trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Rubon will try to continue on its current victory against Grodno GrGU on the road.
Borisfen 2 (1-1) recorded a loss in Mogilev. Hosts were defeated by Rubon 2 (1-1) 90-73. It was an exceptional evening for guard Zakhar Linderov (183-2008) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 9 assists. Ilya Vasilevskiy accounted for 19 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Artem Puchko (195-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for Borisfen 2 in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Grodno between Grodno and Minsk. Grodno (3-1) got a very close home victory over Minsk (3-2). Grodno managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Aliaksei Trastsinetski who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Maxim Moskalchuk who recorded 20 points and 4 assists. Minsk's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Grodno will again meet Minsk (#4) on the road in the next round. Minsk will play against Gomel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Gomel won against Rubon on the opponent's court 77-74. RCOP-SDUSHOR outscored SDUSHOR-Viktoria in a home game 85-48. Winless Brest recorded a loss to Grodno GrGU on the road 65-56. Minsk crushed Borisfen on its own court 90-71.



Grodno - Minsk 90-88:
A very close game took place in Grodno between Grodno and Minsk. Grodno (3-1) got a very close home victory over Minsk (3-2). Grodno managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Saturday evening. Grodno made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Aliaksei Trastsinetski (200-1986) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Tsimur Drukau (198-1999) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Maxim Moskalchuk (188-2005) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and Danila Semenyuk (198-2006) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Minsk's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Grodno will again meet Minsk (#4) on the road in the next round. Minsk will play against Gomel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Grodno: T.Aliaksei 24+6reb+1ast, K.Vinokurov 12+2reb+1ast, T.Drukau 12+4reb+7ast, D.Kuratnik 11+7reb+2ast, M.Korattsov 10+5reb+6ast, R.Roman 9+3reb+3ast
Minsk: M.Maxim 20+2reb+4ast, S.Danila 17+7reb+2ast, V.Kirill 12+7reb+3ast, M.Liutych 11+5reb+2ast, Y.Aliaksei 11+2reb+2ast, B.Gleb 8+11reb+2ast

Rubon - Gomel 74-77:
There was a minor upset in Vitebsk where Rubon (3-2) was edged by Gomel (2-2) 77-74 on Saturday. Gomel forced 23 Rubon turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kirill Sitnik (190-1989) who scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Russian Danil Dyakov (205-2000) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Gomel players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Ruslan Pishcheyko (198-1998) who recorded 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Russian forward Marsel Ovsepyan (202-1990) added 17 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gomel will meet Brest (#7) on the road in the next round. Rubon will play against Grodno GrGU (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gomel: D.Dyakov 16+6reb+3ast, S.Kirill 15+9reb+9ast, D.Benjamin-Pavel 14+5reb, A.Yasevich 13+1reb+1ast, G.Abudi 7+5reb, V.Rechkalov 6+3reb+1ast
Rubon: P.Ruslan 24+7reb+4ast, O.Marsel 17+3reb, M.Shustov 11+2reb+3ast, Y.Daniil 7+1reb+1ast, S.Konstantin 5+5reb+1ast, V.Ilya 4+6reb+1ast

Borisfen 2 - Rubon 2 73-90:
Borisfen 2 (1-1) recorded a loss in Mogilev. Hosts were defeated by Rubon 2 (1-1) 90-73. Rubon 2 forced 21 Borisfen 2 turnovers. Borisfen 2 was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for guard Zakhar Linderov (183-2008) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 9 assists. Guard Ilya Vasilevskiy (191-2007) accounted for 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Rubon 2 players scored in double figures. Forward Artem Puchko (195-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and guard Ivan Dudchenko (191-2006) added 27 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Borisfen 2 in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rubon 2: Z.Linderov 23+4reb+9ast, A.Vialesik 20+7reb+3ast, I.Vasilevskiy 19+11reb+2ast, G.Tumashik 11+9reb+1ast, A.Ulasevich 7+10reb, I.Arseniy 6+5reb
Borisfen 2: D.Ivan 27+7reb, A.Puchko 16+16reb+2ast, C.Kirill 13+12reb+3ast, K.Alexey 9+2reb+1ast, B.Timofey 6+5reb+5ast, G.Timofey 2+1reb

RCOP-SDUSHOR - SDUSHOR-Viktoria 85-48:
Rather predictable result in Minsk where RCOP-SDUSHOR (1-0) smashed SDUSHOR-Viktoria (0-2) 85-48 on Sunday. RCOP-SDUSHOR dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to SDUSHOR-Viktoria's 24. RCOP-SDUSHOR forced 25 SDUSHOR-Viktoria turnovers and outrebounded them 42-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. RCOP-SDUSHOR looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by SDUSHOR-Viktoria's players. The best player for the winners was forward Artem Khotin (198-2010) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Lev Podlozny (-2009) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four RCOP-SDUSHOR players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Aleksandr Oliferuk (183-2006) who recorded 15 points and Konstantin Masaylo (-2009) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
RCOP-SDUSHOR: A.Khotin 23+10reb, L.Podlozny 14+2reb+4ast, N.Pogodin 12+6reb, G.Butovsky 12+6reb+1ast, I.Naida 5+1reb, T.Belotsky 4+4reb+4ast
SDUSHOR-Viktoria: O.Aleksandr 15+4reb, K.Dmitry 10+3reb, M.Konstantin 8+8reb+2ast, V.Gleb 5+7reb, L.Kirill 4, K.Aleksandr 4+4reb+4ast

Grodno GrGU - Brest 65-56:
Grodno GrGU used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Brest 65-56 on Tuesday night. The best player for the winners was center Kirill Tkachenko (202-2008) who scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Georgy Fastov (187-2005) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Russian forward Aleksandr Kalashnikov (196-2002) who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds and forward Denis Sivatskiy (201-1998) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Grodno GrGU will meet at home Rubon (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brest will play against Gomel (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Grodno GrGU: E.Savostyan 15+4reb+2ast, G.Fastov 13+6reb+2ast, K.Tkachenko 13+9reb+1ast, K.Evgeny 9+1reb+2ast, V.Zmitrukevich 5+5reb+1ast, G.Korenevsky 4+1reb+2ast
Brest: A.Kalashnikov 16+9reb+2ast, S.Denis 12+9reb+3ast, B.Artem 11+8reb+3ast, M.Nikita 6+4ast, D.Mikita 4+1reb+2ast, F.Sergey 3

Minsk - Borisfen 90-71:
There was a surprise result when Minsk (3-2) outscored at home Borisfen (3-1) 90-71 on Tuesday. Minsk outrebounded Borisfen 49-25 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Minsk looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was center Gleb Bigun (204-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Maxim Liutych (203-1997) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Russian forward Vadim Fedkin (207-2001) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and Russian guard Egor Skuratov (190-2005) added 12 points respectively. Four Borisfen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Minsk will meet at home Grodno in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Borisfen will play against Brest and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Minsk: G.Bigun 15+14reb+2ast, L.Maxim 13+9reb+1ast, D.Zakharenkov 11, F.Sidze 11+2reb, A.Yudkin 9+1reb+2ast, K.Vaskovtsov 8+6reb+4ast
Borisfen: V.Fedkin 13+6reb, S.Egor 12+3reb+3ast, S.Uladzislau 12+1ast, K.Lev 10+4reb+1ast, S.Artem 10+1reb+2ast, S.Anton 7

Rubon - Grodno 78-70:
Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Grodno (3-1). They were defeated by Rubon (3-2) 78-70 on Wednesday night. Rubon forced 23 Grodno turnovers. It was a great evening for Russian guard Daniil Yeremenko (189-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. ex-international forward Ruslan Pishcheyko (198-1998) helped adding 7 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Tsimur Drukau (198-1999) with 10 points and ex-international forward Aliaksei Trastsinetski (200-1986) scored 9 points. Grodno's coach Dzmitry Kuzmin rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Grodno will play next round against strong Minsk trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Rubon will try to continue on its current victory against Grodno GrGU on the road.
Top scorers:
Rubon: D.Yeremenko 22+5reb+2ast, M.Artsiom 11+2reb, S.Maksim 11+2reb+1ast, I.Vasilevskiy 8+9reb+2ast, R.Pishcheyko 7+12reb+2ast, N.Borodin 6+4reb+1ast
Grodno: D.Tsimur 10+4reb+2ast, A.Trastsinetski 9+4reb+3ast, D.Barysevich 9+3reb, K.Dmitriy 8+7reb, V.Kirill 8+7reb, F.Georgy 6+2reb+1ast