Prva Liga Round 4 (Regular Season): Sibenka keeps a leadership position

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Prva Liga, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sibenka as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sibenka defeated 6th ranked Radnik in Sibenik 85-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Radnik. Sibenka made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Radnik turnovers. Sibenka looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Radnik's players. Power forward Jure Skific (205-1988, agency: 011 Sports) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Sibenka's coach Andjelko Matov used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Luka Petranovic (195-2006) produced 21 points for lost side. Sibenka have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Radnik at the other side keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Radnik will play next round against Novi Zagreb trying to get back on the winning streak. Sibenka will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Jazine in Zadar.
Undefeated Jazine (3-1) recorded its first loss in Slavonski Brod. Visitors were edged by thirteenth ranked Marsonia (1-3) 87-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jazine. Worth to mention a great performance of Mario Rajcic (199-2000, agency: AltusBasket) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds. Petar Cosic contributed with 13 points and 10 assists for the winners. Vito Porobic (198-2001, agency: AltusBasket) replied with 18 points and 7 assists for Jazine. Jazine's coach Ivan Beram rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Marsonia left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jazine at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Marsonia will play against bottom-ranked Mladost ZG (#14) in Zagreb in the next round. Jazine will play at home against the league's leader Sibenka (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Gorica can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Mladost ZG (0-4) 95-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Matej Crnogorac who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds. Gorica's coach Damir Miljkovic felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Sime Vlaic responded with 21 points and 8 assists. Gorica (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Mladost ZG's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Gorica will meet higher ranked Djakovo (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost ZG will play against Marsonia (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Rest of the games of round 4 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Crikvenica was defeated by Novi Zagreb in a road game 92-74. Omis were beaten by Zagreb at home 68-77. Kastela won against Puntamika on the opponent's court 82-70. Hermes managed to outperform Djakovo in a home game 89-81.
The best stats of 4th round was 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Robert Kujundzic of Djakovo.



Gorica - Mladost ZG 95-73:
Gorica can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Mladost ZG (0-4) 95-73 on Saturday. Gorica forced 23 Mladost ZG turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Gorica looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Mladost ZG's players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Matej Crnogorac (214-2007) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Ante Garac (183-2009) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Gorica's coach Damir Miljkovic felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side point guard Sime Vlaic (193-2010) responded with 21 points and 8 assists and center Filip Majdak (206-2007) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gorica (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Mladost ZG's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Gorica will meet higher ranked Djakovo (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost ZG will play against Marsonia (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gorica: B.Dramalija 18+6ast, C.Matej 16+9reb+2ast, G.Ante 15+6reb+6ast, K.Validzic 14+2reb+2ast, P.Gruja 9+1reb, F.Miloloza 8+2reb+2ast
Mladost ZG: S.Vlaic 21+8ast, F.Majdak 11+9reb+2ast, R.Seba 10+2reb+1ast, N.David 10+3reb+3ast, S.Stosic 7+7reb+3ast, E.Mesic 6+2reb

Marsonia - Jazine 87-84:
Undefeated Jazine (3-1) recorded its first loss in Slavonski Brod. Visitors were edged by thirteenth ranked Marsonia (1-3) 87-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jazine. Worth to mention a great performance of Mario Rajcic (199-2000, agency: AltusBasket) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Petar Cosic (183-1985, agency: Interperformances) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists for the winners. Five Marsonia players scored in double figures. Vito Porobic (198-2001, agency: AltusBasket) replied with 18 points and 7 assists and Canadian-Ghanian Yaw Obeng-Mensah (202-2000, college: Niagara) added 18 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Jazine. Jazine's coach Ivan Beram rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Marsonia left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jazine at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Marsonia will play against bottom-ranked Mladost ZG (#14) in Zagreb in the next round. Jazine will play at home against the league's leader Sibenka (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Marsonia: R.Mario 21+9reb+3ast, S.Leon 20+3reb, V.Kristijan 16+3reb+4ast, C.Petar 13+3reb+10ast, K.Pavle 10+4reb, L.Spehar 4+1ast
Jazine: Y.Obeng-Mensah 18+6reb, V.Porobic 18+3reb+7ast, V.Saric 10+9reb, R.Gizdavcic 10+3reb+1ast, J.Badrak 9+6reb+4ast, L.Jerak 9+5reb+1ast

Sibenka - Radnik 85-74:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sibenka as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sibenka defeated 6th ranked Radnik in Sibenik 85-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Radnik. Sibenka made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Radnik turnovers. Sibenka looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Radnik's players. Power forward Jure Skific (205-1988, agency: 011 Sports) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Four Sibenka players scored in double figures. Sibenka's coach Andjelko Matov used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Luka Petranovic (195-2006) produced 21 points and power forward Dorian Jelenek (203-1995) added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Sibenka have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Radnik at the other side keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Radnik will play next round against Novi Zagreb trying to get back on the winning streak. Sibenka will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Jazine in Zadar.
Top scorers:
Sibenka: S.Jure 23+8reb+7ast, S.Henrik 21+2reb+6ast, K.Gabriel 17+6reb+3ast, M.Karlo 13+8reb+3ast, F.Jacovic 7+5reb, M.Hrvoje 4+2ast
Radnik: L.Petranovic 21+3reb+1ast, S.Ivan 16+3reb+1ast, V.Filippo 14+5reb, D.Jelenek 7+10reb+5ast, C.Patrik 7+5reb+1ast, B.Roko 5+3reb

Novi Zagreb - Crikvenica 92-74:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Novi Zagreb and 6th ranked Crikvenica had identical 2-1 record. This time Novi Zagreb used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Crikvenica 92-74 on Saturday night. Novi Zagreb looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Crikvenica's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Marko Vucic (200-2004) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jurica Zagorsak (203-2005, college: Ball St.) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Novi Zagreb players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Fran Dosen (192-1999) responded with 15 points and swingman Vito Smojver (195-2002) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Novi Zagreb (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Crikvenica keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Novi Zagreb will meet Radnik (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Crikvenica will play against Omis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Novi Zagreb: Z.Jurica 20+6reb+1ast, T.Devic-Obradovic 20+5reb, M.Vucic 15+6reb+6ast, A.Madunic 15+3reb, L.Roko 10+7reb+1ast, R.Zdrilic 6+1reb+7ast
Crikvenica: D.Fran 15+2reb+1ast, S.Vito 13+3reb, J.Loren 11+2reb+1ast, S.Marko 9+6reb+1ast, V.Luka 7+2reb+1ast, D.Lovro 7+1ast

Omis - Zagreb 68-77:
No shocking result in a game in Galeb where fourth ranked Zagreb (3-1) defeated 10th ranked Omis (1-3) 77-68 on Friday. Zagreb dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Omis' 22. They outrebounded Omis 49-31 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Filip Bundovic (206-1994) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and guard Sime Lisica (190-1998) who added 22 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Josip Sobin (195-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and swingman Petar Saric (194-2004) scored 21 points. Zagreb moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Omis keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Zagreb will meet at home Puntamika (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Omis will play against Crikvenica and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zagreb: B.Filip 27+7reb+3ast, L.Sime 22+7reb+2ast, N.Ivan 16+4reb+1ast, L.Josh 8+15reb+2ast, T.Leon 2+7reb+1ast, L.Karlo 2+4reb+1ast
Omis: P.Saric 21+4reb+1ast, L.Tvrdic 14+6reb+2ast, J.Sobin 12+12reb+3ast, C.Tomislav 7+1reb+1ast, J.Boban 6+2reb+2ast, S.Summers 5+4reb+4ast

Puntamika - Kastela 70-82:
There was an upset in Zadar where higher ranked Puntamika (2-2) was defeated by twelfth ranked Kastela (1-3) 82-70 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Mario Delas (207-1990) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and center Petar Markota (201-2003) who added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side power forward Dominik Zelanto (203-2000, agency: Players Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Mario Fantina (196-2000, college: CMU) scored 12 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kastela left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Puntamika keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kastela will meet at home higher ranked Hermes (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Puntamika will play against the league's second-placed Zagreb having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Kastela: K.Vidovic 18+3reb, D.Mario 15+8reb+3ast, P.Markota 12+8reb+4ast, I.Nazor 11+2reb+4ast, S.Martin 10+2reb+2ast, J.Vidovic 9+4reb+4ast
Puntamika: D.Zelanto 17+11reb, M.Prskalo 14+2reb, M.Fantina 12+3reb+5ast, M.Jelicic 12+2reb+4ast, K.Gobin 7+5reb+1ast, I.Ostric 4+1reb

Hermes - Djakovo 89-81:
Everything could happen in Zagreb at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Hermes and 5th ranked Djakovo had identical 2-1 record. This time Hermes used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Djakovo 89-81 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Hermes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Filip Kordic (196-1992) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists and Luka Ljubicic (200-1996) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Hermes players scored in double figures. Hermes' coach Robert Coric allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Robert Kujundzic (202-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Blaz Vojedilov (168-2003) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Hermes (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Djakovo dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hermes will meet Kastela (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Djakovo will play against Gorica (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermes: F.Kordic 24+3reb+4ast, L.Luka 22+6reb+1ast, K.Luka 10+6reb+2ast, D.Horvat 10+5reb+7ast, L.Karlo 9+1reb+1ast, T.Condric 6+3reb+1ast
Djakovo: R.Kujundzic 16+12reb+5ast, R.Dino 13+3reb+2ast, H.Stjepan 10+2reb+3ast, V.Martin 10+4reb+1ast, V.Budimir 10+5reb+1ast, V.Blaz 9+7reb+3ast