NBL Round 5 (Second Stage): Usti n/Labem is defeated by Pardubice

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Usti n/Labem (18-9) and sixth ranked Pardubice (15-13) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Usti n/Labem was defeated by Pardubice in Pardubice 92-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Usti n/Labem. Pardubice looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international center Kamil Svrdlik (205-1986, college: FDU, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 24 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Josef Potocek (196-1996) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 21 points and 5 assists. Pardubice moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brno. Usti n/Labem at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Pardubice is looking forward to face USK Praha (#7) on the road in the next round. Usti n/Labem will play against the league's second-placed Opava (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Nymburk. First ranked host Nymburk (20-5) smashed 4th placed Brno (15-13) 87-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brno. American Myles Stephens (196-1997, college: Princeton) nailed 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Ty Gordon accounted for 18 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Viktor Pulpan (195-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 10 points and 5 assists for Brno 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. Nymburk have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Brno at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Pardubice. Nymburk will play against Decin (#4) at home in the next round. Brno will play against Kolin and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last two games of round 5 USK Praha lost to Decin on the opponent's court 60-69. Opava managed to outperform Kolin in a home game 92-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 8 rebounds by Jakub Mokran of Opava.



Nymburk - Brno 87-59

The game between Top Four teams took place in Nymburk. First ranked host Nymburk (20-5) smashed 4th placed Brno (15-13) 87-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brno. Nymburk dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Brno's 26. They outrebounded Brno 51-31 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Myles Stephens (196-1997, college: Princeton) nailed 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls St.) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists. Four Nymburk players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Viktor Pulpan (195-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 10 points and 5 assists and point guard Ondrej Siska (190-1993) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Brno 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. Nymburk have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Brno at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Pardubice. Nymburk will play against Decin (#4) at home in the next round. Brno will play against Kolin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nymburk: T.Gordon 18+2reb+4ast, M.Stephens 14+9reb+5ast, O.Sehnal 11+2reb+4ast, N.Sanders 11+9reb, J.Tuma 8+3reb+3ast, S.Mathon 8+11reb
Brno: T.Brown-Soares 10+6reb, V.Pulpan 10+4reb+5ast, G.Lee 9+3reb+2ast, O.Siska 8+5reb+3ast, M.Jonas 6+1reb, S.Simon 4+4reb

Decin - USK Praha 69-60

Rather expected game when 7th ranked USK Praha (13-15) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Decin (16-12) 69-60. Decin players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. International forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton) nailed 13 points and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Filip Kroutil (190-1996) accounted for 10 points and 4 assists. International swingman Ondrej Svec (198-2003) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and center Frantisek Fuxa (205-2000) added 9 points respectively for USK Praha in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Decin maintains fourth place with 16-12 record. USK Praha lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 15 games lost. Decin will play against league's leader Nymburk on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. USK Praha will play against Pardubice (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Decin: M.Svoboda 13+4reb+4ast, F.Kroutil 10+4reb+4ast, O.Ogundiran 9+3reb+6ast, A.Walton 9+3reb+3ast, T.Pomikalek 9+4reb+1ast, M.Sturanovic 7+4reb+1ast
USK Praha: S.Ondrej 19+7reb+7ast, J.MBida 9+3reb+1ast, F.Fuxa 9+4reb+1ast, V.Dalibor 6+4reb+2ast, P.Tomas 5+2reb+1ast, P.Samoura 4+5reb+3ast

Pardubice - Usti n/Labem 92-74

The game between third ranked Usti n/Labem (18-9) and sixth ranked Pardubice (15-13) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Usti n/Labem was defeated by Pardubice in Pardubice 92-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Usti n/Labem. Pardubice looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international center Kamil Svrdlik (205-1986, college: FDU, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 24 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Josef Potocek (196-1996) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five Pardubice players scored in double figures. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 21 points and 5 assists and the other American import swingman Lamb Autrey (190-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 17 points. Pardubice moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brno. Usti n/Labem at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Pardubice is looking forward to face USK Praha (#7) on the road in the next round. Usti n/Labem will play against the league's second-placed Opava (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: K.Svrdlik 24+4reb+1ast, J.Potocek 18+8reb+1ast, J.Skific 14+12reb, L.Adam 11, T.Vyoral 10+2reb+13ast, S.Michal 6+2reb+2ast
Usti n/Labem: T.Nichols 21+1reb+5ast, L.Autrey 17+2reb+1ast, J.Karlovsky 8+7reb, L.Pecka 8+6reb+3ast, M.Nabelek 5+3reb+2ast, D.Johnson 5+7reb+2ast

Opava - Kolin 92-80

Very predictable result when second ranked Opava (19-7) defeated at home 8th ranked Kolin (11-17) 92-80. Opava players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Slovakian power forward Jakub Mokran (200-1999) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Radovan Kouril (185-1995) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Serbian center Milenko Veljkovic (218-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds and swingman Adam Goga (197-1997) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for Kolin in the defeat. Four Kolin players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains second place with 19-7 record having just eight point less than leader Nymburk. Kolin lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 17 games lost. Opava will play against Usti n/Labem (#3) in Usti nad Labem in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kolin will play on the road against Brno (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Opava: J.Mokran 22+8reb+3ast, J.Slavik 18+6reb+1ast, M.Gniadek 14+7reb+5ast, A.Pechacek 10+1reb+1ast, R.Kouril 9+8reb+11ast, J.Svandrlik 6+6reb
Kolin: M.Veljkovic 23+16reb+1ast, N.Filip 15+4reb, L.Stegbauer 14+8reb+1ast, M.Tomas 10+3reb+2ast, A.Goga 9+5reb+10ast, D.Bistrovic 5+2reb+1ast