NBL Round 5 (Regular Season): Srsni Pisek loses to USK Praha

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Srsni Pisek (3-2) and ninth ranked USK Praha (2-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Srsni Pisek was defeated by USK Praha in Praha 89-105. USK Praha looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Srsni Pisek helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward KJ Doucet (201-2003, college: Winthrop) orchestrated the victory by scoring 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. ex-international Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) contributed with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Jan Karlovsky (201-1999) answered with 21 points for Srsni Pisek. Srsni Pisek's coach Jan Cech rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. USK Praha moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Opava. Srsni Pisek at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with NH Ostrava. USK Praha is looking forward to face Opava (#7) at home in the next round. Srsni Pisek will play against NH Ostrava and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
NBL top team - Pardubice (5-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked NH Ostrava (3-2) 110-98. American point guard Trey Bonham (183-2002, college: Chattanooga) stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 assists for the winners and Jamonda Bryant Jr chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. American center Andre Screen (216-2001, college: Butler) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Pardubice have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Slavia. NH Ostrava at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Srsni Pisek. Pardubice will play against league's second-placed Slavia in Praha in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. NH Ostrava will play on the road against Srsni Pisek and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Plzen is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to ninth ranked Opava (2-3) 92-82 on Saturday evening. Simon Pursl nailed 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Troy DAmico came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds for Plzen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Opava moved-up to seventh place, which they share with USK Praha. Plzen lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Brno. Opava will meet USK Praha (#8) on the road in the next round. Plzen will play against Brno (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Slavia smashed H.Kralove on the road 101-75. Olomoucko was destroyed by Decin on its own court 51-76. Winless Brno unfortunately lost to Usti n/Labem in Usti nad Labem 68-83.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by JaBorri McGhee of Usti n/Labem.



Pardubice - NH Ostrava 110-98:
NBL top team - Pardubice (5-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked NH Ostrava (3-2) 110-98. Pardubice made 23-of-27 charity shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Pardubice outrebounded NH Ostrava 36-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. Pardubice players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American point guard Trey Bonham (183-2002, college: Chattanooga) stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Jamonda Bryant Jr (185-2000, college: Norfolk St.) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Bryant Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Andre Screen (216-2001, college: Butler) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Michal Svoboda (190-1999) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pardubice have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Slavia. NH Ostrava at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Srsni Pisek. Pardubice will play against league's second-placed Slavia in Praha in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. NH Ostrava will play on the road against Srsni Pisek and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: B.Trey 26+3reb+7ast, B.Jamonda 16+2reb+8ast, M.Ryan 13+8reb+1ast, S.Nick 12+4reb, K.Zed 12+8reb, S.Kamil 12+4reb+1ast
NH Ostrava: A.Screen 23+7reb, M.Svoboda 15+4reb+5ast, A.Lomax 14+2reb+5ast, L.Palyza 14+2reb+2ast, E.Howlin 10+1reb+5ast, O.Belikov 9+5reb

H.Kralove - Slavia 75-101:
No shocking result in a game when leader Slavia (5-0) crushed 8th ranked H.Kralove (1-4) in Hradec Kralove 101-75 on Saturday. Slavia dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to H.Kralove's 20. They outrebounded H.Kralove 44-27 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Slavia looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international Jaromir Bohacik (197-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) nailed 17 points and 4 assists for the winning side and American guard Javian McCollum (188-2002, college: Georgia Tech) accounted for 14 points. Slavia's coach Oren Amiel felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Justin Banks (201-2003, college: Catawba, agency: Olsta) came up with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Elijah Morgan (185-2001, college: Citadel) added 14 points respectively for H.Kralove in the defeat. Five Slavia and four H.Kralove players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Slavia. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pardubice. H.Kralove lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with Olomoucko. Slavia will meet at home league's leader Pardubice in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. H.Kralove will play against Decin (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Slavia: B.Jaromir 17+3reb+4ast, K.Martin 15+3reb+1ast, M.Javian 14+4reb+3ast, H.Travis 13+6reb, S.Ronaldo 12+2reb+6ast, R.Frantisek 8+1ast
H.Kralove: E.Morgan 14+1reb+3ast, T.Dvorak 12+5reb+1ast, J.Banks 12+5reb+5ast, C.Ashby 12+3reb, B.McLaurin 10+3reb, K.Adam 8+3reb+2ast

Opava - Plzen 92-82:
Bottom-ranked Plzen is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to ninth ranked Opava (2-3) 92-82 on Saturday evening. Opava dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Plzen's 22. Opava forced 19 Plzen turnovers. The former international center Simon Pursl (205-1997) nailed 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American forward Elijah Tucker (203-2003, college: Longwood) accounted for 21 points. Four Opava players scored in double figures. American forward Troy DAmico (201-2002, college: DePaul) came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Jiri Paidar (183-2006) added 15 points respectively for Plzen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Opava moved-up to seventh place, which they share with USK Praha. Plzen lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Brno. Opava will meet USK Praha (#8) on the road in the next round. Plzen will play against Brno (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Opava: P.Simon 23+6reb+1ast, T.Elijah 21+1reb+1ast, S.Jakub 10+6reb+2ast, S.Jan 10+5reb, S.Matej 8+7reb+1ast, M.Jalen 5+3ast
Plzen: T.D'Amico 23+5reb+2ast, J.Paidar 15+1reb+2ast, J.Palenik 11+1reb+1ast, J.Matusik 8+2reb, K.Jakub 8+7reb+1ast, D.Nicholas Jr. 8+5reb+3ast

USK Praha - Srsni Pisek 105-89:
The game between third ranked Srsni Pisek (3-2) and ninth ranked USK Praha (2-3) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Srsni Pisek was defeated by USK Praha in Praha 89-105. USK Praha looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Srsni Pisek helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward KJ Doucet (201-2003, college: Winthrop) orchestrated the victory by scoring 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. ex-international Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five USK Praha players scored in double figures. Power forward Jan Karlovsky (201-1999) answered with 21 points and international center Martin Svoboda (201-2001) added 16 points in the effort for Srsni Pisek. Srsni Pisek's coach Jan Cech rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. USK Praha moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Opava. Srsni Pisek at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with NH Ostrava. USK Praha is looking forward to face Opava (#7) at home in the next round. Srsni Pisek will play against NH Ostrava and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: D.K.J. 36+8reb+4ast, C.Michael 18+2reb+1ast, K.Tomas 16+10reb+5ast, S.Matej 15+4reb+4ast, S.Ondrej 10+3reb+1ast, A.Patrik 10
Srsni Pisek: J.Karlovsky 21+1reb+2ast, S.Martin 16+4reb+2ast, S.Petr 14+3reb+3ast, M.Jezek 9+3reb+2ast, M.Cank 6+2reb+1ast, V.Sykora 6+6reb+2ast

Olomoucko - Decin 51-76:
Very expected game when 9th ranked Olomoucko (1-4) was smashed at home by third ranked Decin (4-1) 76-51 on Sunday. Decin forced 20 Olomoucko turnovers. American forward Marius Grazulis (211-2002, college: GVSU, agency: Diamond Sports) nailed 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Marek Houska (194-2009) accounted for 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Decin players scored in double figures. American Asa Williams (198-1999, college: Montana Tech) came up with 12 points and the other American import swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Olomoucko 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. Decin maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Pardubice, which they share with Usti n/Labem. Loser Olomoucko keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with H.Kralove. Decin will meet H.Kralove (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Olomoucko will play against Usti n/Labem in Usti nad Labem and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Decin: G.Marius 14+7reb+1ast, T.Erik 12+1reb+2ast, M.Zaccharie 11+1reb+1ast, H.Marek 10+5reb+3ast, V.Tomas 10+2reb+4ast, S.Jan 9+5reb+1ast
Olomoucko: A.Williams 12+3reb+1ast, E.Garita 7+5reb, D.Zak 7+1ast, C.Hinckson 7+3reb+1ast, O.Siska 6+1reb+4ast, L.Autrey 6+5reb+2ast

Usti n/Labem - Brno 83-68:
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Usti n/Labem (4-1) won against bottom-ranked Brno (0-5) in Usti nad Labem 83-68 on Sunday. Usti n/Labem dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Brno's 26. American guard JaBorri McGhee (188-2004, college: MSU) nailed 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG, agency: Players Group) accounted for 15 points, 5 assists and 7 steals. Danish center Jermaine Ballisager-Webb (216-2003, college: Portland) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Viktor Ivanek (201-2006) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Brno in the defeat. Brno's coach Patrik Sarna let to play twelve players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Usti n/Labem. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Decin. Brno lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Plzen. Usti n/Labem will meet at home Olomoucko (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brno will play against Plzen and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Usti n/Labem: M.Ja'Borri 27+5reb+5ast, L.Kobe 15+4reb+5ast, P.Chayce 14+5reb+1ast, B.Rhyjon 8+6reb, P.Ladislav 7+9reb, K.Filip 5+4reb+1ast
Brno: J.Ballisager-Webb 16+8reb+1ast, V.Synacek 13+1reb, V.Ivanek 10+6reb+5ast, P.Krivanek 7+4reb+3ast, S.Svoboda 7+3reb, M.Stranel 5+7reb+2ast