NBL Round 9 (Second Stage): Nymburk lose to Usti n/Labem

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Nymburk (26-4) recorded its fourth loss in Usti nad Labem on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Usti n/Labem (18-12) 96-88. Usti n/Labem dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Nymburk's 24. Usti n/Labem looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Ladislav Pecka (201-1991) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). New Zealand-Samoan forward Isaac Davidson (201-1997, college: Sonoma St.) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Ondrej Sehnal (189-1997) who recorded 20 points. Nymburk's coach Oren Amiel rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Usti n/Labem have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 18-12 record. Nymburk lost third consecutive game. Defending champion still keeps top position with four games lost. Usti n/Labem are looking forward to face Srsni Pisek (#7) on the road in the next round. Nymburk will play against NH Ostrava (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of first ranked Nymburk (26-4) against fifth ranked Srsni Pisek (16-15) on Thursday night. Host Nymburk was defeated by Srsni Pisek in a tough game in Nymburk 87-95. It was a good game for the former international swingman Kevin Tyml (199-2001) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 6 rebounds. Vojtech Sykora contributed with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American guard Tony Perkins (193-2001, college: Missouri) answered with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Nymburk. Nymburk's coach Oren Amiel tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Srsni Pisek went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Opava. Nymburk lost their third game in a row. Defending champion still keeps top place with four games lost. Srsni Pisek will play against higher ranked Usti n/Labem (#4) in Usti nad Labem in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nymburk will play at home against NH Ostrava and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Brno. Third ranked Brno faced second-best Pardubice. Host Brno (20-11) defeated guests from Pardubice (23-8) 78-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pardubice. Radek Farsky stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners. Brno's coach Martin Vanek used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Trey Bonham with 22 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for Brno. They maintain third place with 20-11 record having just ten point less than leader Nymburk. Pardubice at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Brno will meet Decin (#5) on the road in the next round. Pardubice will play against Opava and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Olomoucko was defeated by USK Praha in a road game 90-87. Bottom-ranked H.Kralove was beaten by Slavia at home 66-74. NH Ostrava lost to Decin on the opponent's court 77-81. Opava managed to outperform Srsni Pisek in a home game 86-70. Opava was rolled over Brno on the road 102-65. Olomoucko defeated H.Kralove on its own court 86-71.



USK Praha - Olomoucko 90-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Olomoucko (11-19) was edged on the road by tenth ranked USK Praha (11-19) 90-87 on Saturday. American guard Bo Montgomery (196, college: UNCW) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and the former international swingman Ondrej Svec (199-2003) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. USK Praha's coach Lubos Barton used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian center Kyler Filewich (206-2001, college: Wofford) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for USK Praha. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with defeated Olomoucko. USK Praha's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Praha to the arena Slavia.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: M.Bo 25+2reb+2ast, S.Ondrej 19+6reb+4ast, T.Touko 16+5reb, V.Dalibor 10+3ast, W.Hameir 10+7reb, S.Matej 6+3reb+7ast
Olomoucko: L.Autrey 22+6reb+4ast, M.Nelson 17+4reb+1ast, S.Ondrej 16+4reb+2ast, K.Filewich 12+10reb+2ast, A.Goga 9+3reb+1ast, D.Zak 7+1reb+1ast

H.Kralove - Slavia 66-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Slavia's (10-20) road victory over bottom-ranked H.Kralove (5-25) 74-66 on Saturday. The former international power forward David Bohm (205-2001, college: EWU) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and American guard Rubin Jones (196, college: Michigan) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Slavia's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Martin Roub (208-1997, college: Jax State) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Finnish point guard Lassi Nikkarinen (188-1997, college: Montana St.) scored 8 points and 8 assists. Slavia maintains eleventh place with 10-20 record. H.Kralove lost their third game in a row. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Slavia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Praha USK Praha.
Top scorers:
Slavia: B.David 25+3reb+1ast, L.Meshack 12+5reb, R.Jones 9+6reb+3ast, C.Ricky 6+3reb+3ast, J.Matyas 6+4reb, M.Radovan 6+2reb+2ast
H.Kralove: R.Martin 20+11reb+1ast, T.Dvorak 11+4reb+1ast, L.Nikkarinen 8+3reb+8ast, A.Johnson 6+2reb, M.Tomas 5+3reb+1ast, V.Synacek 5+1reb+4ast

Brno - Pardubice 78-68

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Brno. Third ranked Brno faced second-best Pardubice. Host Brno (20-11) defeated guests from Pardubice (23-8) 78-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pardubice. They outrebounded Pardubice 40-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. The former international guard Radek Farsky (195-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and the former international swingman David Jelinek (194-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Brno's coach Martin Vanek used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American point guard Trey Bonham (183-2002, college: Chattanooga, agency: JCK Sports Group) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Jamonda Bryant Jr (185-2000, college: Norfolk St.) scored 17 points and 5 steals. The victory was the third consecutive win for Brno. They maintain third place with 20-11 record having just ten point less than leader Nymburk. Pardubice at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Brno will meet Decin (#5) on the road in the next round. Pardubice will play against Opava and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brno: F.Radek 18+3reb+1ast, J.David 14+5reb+1ast, P.Viktor 12+2reb+4ast, K.Adam 8+4reb+1ast, K.Kevin 7+4reb+2ast, S.Svoboda 6+3reb+4ast
Pardubice: T.Bonham 22+5reb+1ast, J.Bryant Jr. 17+1reb+2ast, L.Kovar 8+6reb, J.Evans III 6+3reb+1ast, A.Lukes 5+2reb+1ast, Z.Key 4+2reb+3ast

Decin - NH Ostrava 81-77

Rather expected game when 8th ranked NH Ostrava (10-21) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Decin (17-14) 81-77 on Saturday. Decin dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to NH Ostrava's 28. Decin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Dashawn Davis (188-2000, college: MSU) stepped up and scored 30 points for the winners and point guard Posh Alexander (183-2001, college: Dayton) chipped in 11 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Keenon Cole (201-2000, college: Lindenwood) with 29 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Sam Godwin (208-2001, college: Oklahoma, agency: Origins Sports Group) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Decin moved-up to fifth place. NH Ostrava lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 21 games lost. Decin will meet at home higher ranked Brno (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. NH Ostrava will play against the league's leader Nymburk (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Decin: D.Dashawn 30+2reb+2ast, A.Posh 11+10reb+8ast, K.Filip 10+6reb+2ast, P.Tomas 7+4reb+3ast, S.Maksim 7+5reb+1ast, D.Jaden 4+4reb
NH Ostrava: K.Cole 29+7reb+2ast, S.Godwin 10+8reb, M.Cank 8+2reb, N.Pavel 5+4reb+2ast, J.Matyas 5+6reb, E.Cato 5+4reb+1ast

Opava - Srsni Pisek 86-70

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Opava (16-15) beat at home 5th ranked Srsni Pisek (16-15) 86-70 on Saturday. Opava had a 33-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Isaiah Gray (190-2001, college: Akron) stepped up and scored 24 points and 4 assists for the winners and forward Krystof Kavan (198-2002) chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Jan Karlovsky (201-1999) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Kevin Tyml (199-2001) scored 18 points. Srsni Pisek's coach Jan Cech let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Opava moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Srsni Pisek. Opava will meet league's second-placed Pardubice on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Srsni Pisek will play against Usti n/Labem (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Opava: G.Isaiah 24+4reb+4ast, P.Wesley 15+1reb, B.Clevon 10+7reb, K.Krystof 8+7reb+6ast, S.Jakub 8+9reb+1ast, F.Zbranek 7+3reb+2ast
Srsni Pisek: J.Karlovsky 20+6reb+4ast, K.Tyml 18+3reb+3ast, S.Petr 9, J.Haiblik 9+5reb, S.Frantisek 6+1reb, S.Vojtech 4+14reb+5ast

Usti n/Labem - Nymburk 96-88

Top ranked Nymburk (26-4) recorded its fourth loss in Usti nad Labem on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Usti n/Labem (18-12) 96-88. Usti n/Labem dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Nymburk's 24. Usti n/Labem looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Ladislav Pecka (201-1991) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). New Zealand-Samoan forward Isaac Davidson (201-1997, college: Sonoma St.) chipped in 18 points. Four Usti n/Labem players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Ondrej Sehnal (189-1997) who recorded 20 points and the former international Jaromir Bohacik (197-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) added 17 points respectively. Nymburk's coach Oren Amiel rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Usti n/Labem have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 18-12 record. Nymburk lost third consecutive game. Defending champion still keeps top position with four games lost. Usti n/Labem are looking forward to face Srsni Pisek (#7) on the road in the next round. Nymburk will play against NH Ostrava (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Usti n/Labem: D.Isaac 18+4reb+3ast, L.Pecka 15+9reb+3ast, J.Nick 15+1reb+6ast, J.Young 13+4reb+2ast, P.Josef 12+3reb, L.Kimani 8+3reb
Nymburk: O.Sehnal 20+4reb+2ast, J.Bohacik 17+1reb+3ast, T.Perkins 10+3reb, J.Shumate 9+5reb+1ast, M.Svoboda 7+2reb, J.Lawrence 7+12reb+2ast

Brno - Opava 102-65

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Opava (16-15) was outplayed on the road by third ranked Brno (20-11) 102-65 on Wednesday. Brno dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Opava's 24. Brno shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international swingman David Jelinek (194-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 24 points for the winners and the former international point guard Viktor Pulpan (191-1996) chipped in 6 points, 13 assists and 6 steals. Brno's coach Martin Vanek felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American forward Clevon Brown (203-1998, college: FIU) with 13 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Jakub Slavik (199-1999) scored 13 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Brno. They maintain third place with 20-11 record having just ten point less than leader Nymburk. Loser Opava dropped to the sixth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Srsni Pisek. Brno will meet Decin (#5) on the road in the next round. Opava will play against the league's second-placed Pardubice and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brno: J.David 24+2reb, F.Radek 15+3reb+1ast, T.Jansa 11+2reb, K.Adam 10+5reb+2ast, S.Milan 7+8reb+2ast, P.Viktor 6+1reb+13ast
Opava: C.Brown 13+9reb+3ast, J.Slavik 13+2reb+2ast, W.Person Jr. 13+1reb, Z.Filip 8+3reb+1ast, F.Vana 5+1reb+2ast, I.Gray 5+5reb+1ast

Olomoucko - H.Kralove 86-71

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Olomoucko (11-19) won against at home bottom-ranked H.Kralove (5-25) 86-71 on Wednesday. Olomoucko dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to H.Kralove's 32. They outrebounded H.Kralove 36-23 including a 26-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olomoucko looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) stepped up and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Canadian center Kyler Filewich (206-2001, college: Wofford) chipped in 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was point guard Vojtech Synacek (188-2006) with 20 points and American guard Kareem Brewton Jr (190-1995, college: Memphis, agency: 011 Sports) scored 16 points. Olomoucko maintains ninth place with 11-19 record, which they share with USK Praha. H.Kralove lost their third game in a row. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Olomoucko will again meet at home bottom-ranked H.Kralove (#12) in the next round. H.Kralove will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olomoucko: A.Lamb 20+6reb+7ast, N.Marek 16+1reb+1ast, F.Kyler 14+11reb+6ast, O.Siska 9+2reb+3ast, K.Miroslav 8+5reb+2ast, A.Bernie 8+7reb+2ast
H.Kralove: V.Synacek 20+3reb, K.Brewton Jr. 16+3reb+2ast, A.Johnson 12+6reb, T.Dvorak 8+1reb+2ast, R.Martin 8+4reb, L.Nikkarinen 7+10ast

Nymburk - Srsni Pisek 87-95

Very important is a home loss of first ranked Nymburk (26-4) against fifth ranked Srsni Pisek (16-15) on Thursday night. Host Nymburk was defeated by Srsni Pisek in a tough game in Nymburk 87-95. Srsni Pisek players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a good game for the former international swingman Kevin Tyml (199-2001) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Vojtech Sykora (190-2001) contributed with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American guard Tony Perkins (193-2001, college: Missouri) answered with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Croatian point guard Goran Filipovic (183-1996, agency: 011 Sports) added 11 points in the effort for Nymburk. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nymburk's coach Oren Amiel tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Srsni Pisek went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Opava. Nymburk lost their third game in a row. Defending champion still keeps top place with four games lost. Srsni Pisek will play against higher ranked Usti n/Labem (#4) in Usti nad Labem in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nymburk will play at home against NH Ostrava and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Srsni Pisek: T.Kevin 30+6reb+2ast, K.Jan 21+4reb+4ast, F.Dalibor 12+4reb+1ast, V.Sykora 11+12reb+11ast, M.Burda 8+4reb+2ast, P.Slechta 5+3reb
Nymburk: T.Perkins 15+7reb+5ast, M.Svoboda 13+3reb, M.Kriz 12+1ast, G.Filipovic 11+3reb+3ast, J.Lawrence 10+4reb, F.Rylich 8+1reb+1ast