1Liga Round 5 (Regular Season): Aritma beats Sparta in a derby game

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Praha: Aritma (#1) and Sparta (#4). Aritma (6-0) crushed visiting Sparta (4-2) by 36 points 82-46. Aritma dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Sparta's 32 and made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They outrebounded Sparta 49-29 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Aritma looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Sparta's players. The best player for the winners was forward Jana Cermakova (185-1984) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Hana Mrkvova (-1996) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. Amalie Stenclova (-2006) produced 13 points for the guests. Sparta's coach Ondrej Zajicek gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Aritma have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Sparta at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Havirov and Sadska. Aritma's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Praha Sokol Nusle.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Havirov. Second ranked Havirov faced 3rd placed Zabiny Brno B. Host Havirov (4-2) smashed guests from Brno (3-3) 81-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Veronika Vasileva (184-2007) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Gabriela Buskova contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Barbora Subova (185-2008) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Zabiny Brno B. The victory was the third consecutive win for Havirov. They maintain second place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Aritma, which they share with Sparta and Sadska. Zabiny Brno B at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Havirov will play against USK Praha B (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zabiny Brno B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brno to the arena Brno B.
Strakonice can celebrate their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sokol Nusle (2-4) 49-37 on Saturday. Karolina Hauserova stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners. Tatiana Dittrichova responded with 11 points. Sokol Nusle's coach Petra Pospisilova rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Strakonice maintains eleventh place with 1-5 record, which they share with Usti n/Labem. It was Sokol Nusle's third loss in a row. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with USK Praha B. Strakonice will meet at home league's second-placed Sparta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sokol Nusle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Praha to the arena Aritma.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
USK Praha B was defeated by Brno B in a road game 70-61. Sadska smashed Chomutov 2 at home 91-58. Usti n/Labem lost to Sokol Pecky on the opponent's court 52-65.

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Aritma - Sparta 82-46:
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Praha: Aritma (#1) and Sparta (#4). Aritma (6-0) crushed visiting Sparta (4-2) by 36 points 82-46. Aritma dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Sparta's 32 and made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They outrebounded Sparta 49-29 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Aritma looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Sparta's players. The best player for the winners was forward Jana Cermakova (185-1984) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Hana Mrkvova (-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Amalie Stenclova (-2006) produced 13 points and point guard Veronika Vojtikova (170-2004) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Sparta's coach Ondrej Zajicek gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Aritma have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Sparta at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Havirov and Sadska. Aritma's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Praha Sokol Nusle.
Top scorers:
Aritma: J.Cermakova 25+5reb+1ast, A.Stenclova 13+2reb+2ast, H.Mrkvova 12+13reb+1ast, M.Choutkova 7+7reb, M.Urbanova 7+4reb+3ast, A.Hola 6+4reb+1ast
Sparta: S.Amalie 13+2reb, V.Veronika 8+6ast, S.Antonie 6+2reb, M.Laura 5+3reb, P.Anastazie 4+4reb+1ast, S.Barbora 3+7reb+1ast

Havirov - Zabiny Brno B 81-58:
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Havirov. Second ranked Havirov faced 3rd placed Zabiny Brno B. Host Havirov (4-2) smashed guests from Brno (3-3) 81-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Havirov forced 33 Zabiny Brno B turnovers. Veronika Vasileva (184-2007) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Gabriela Buskova (175-2000) contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Havirov players scored in double figures. Forward Barbora Subova (185-2008) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Nikola Jezova (170-2008) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Zabiny Brno B. The victory was the third consecutive win for Havirov. They maintain second place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Aritma, which they share with Sparta and Sadska. Zabiny Brno B at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Havirov will play against USK Praha B (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zabiny Brno B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brno to the arena Brno B.
Top scorers:
Havirov: V.Vasileva 16+7reb+2ast, M.Brudna 11+3reb+1ast, K.Mensikova 10+3reb+4ast, G.Buskova 10+6reb+2ast, K.Brodova 8+2reb, M.Hrbacova 8+4reb+1ast
Zabiny Brno B: B.Subova 22+8reb, T.Novotna 12, N.Jezova 10+6reb+1ast, D.Julie 5+4reb+2ast, P.Martina 4+1reb, K.Kamila 3+5reb+2ast

Brno B - USK Praha B 70-61:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Brno B and their close opponent USK Praha B had identical 2-3 record. This time Brno B used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Praha 70-61 on Saturday night. Brno B made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 USK Praha B turnovers. Brno B looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Karolina Cahova (181-2007) stepped up and scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Valentyna Vesela (187-2005) chipped in 13 points. Eliska Javanska (178-2006) responded with 16 points and guard Karolina Petlanova (180-2005) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brno B (3-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser USK Praha B keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Sokol Nusle. Brno B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brno Zabiny Brno B.
Top scorers:
Brno B: V.Vesela 13+4reb, K.Cahova 13+9reb+4ast, P.Alexandra 7+2ast, M.Zilova 7+2reb+6ast, T.Travnikova 6+3reb, M.Pavelkova 5+1reb
USK Praha B: J.Eliska 16+3reb+3ast, K.Petlanova 12+4reb+1ast, S.Tea 12+3reb, B.Ema 5+8reb, R.Anastazie 4+1reb+3ast, N.Ema 4+7reb+1ast

Sadska - Chomutov 2 91-58:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Sadska and 6th ranked Chomutov 2 had identical 3-2 record. This time Sadska used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Chomutov 91-58 on Saturday night. Sadska dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Chomutov 2's 30. Sadska forced 21 Chomutov 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 43-21 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Anna Belacova (174-2008) stepped up and scored 15 points and 4 assists for the winners and forward Marie Hola (179-2005) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Sadska players scored in double figures. Guard Ema Jancarkova (180-2006) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Katerina Chodorova (179-2005) scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sadska (4-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Sparta and Havirov. Chomutov 2 lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sadska will meet at home bottom-ranked Usti n/Labem (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Chomutov 2 will play against Sokol Pecky (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sadska: B.Anna 15+2reb+4ast, D.Kollarova 15+4reb+2ast, L.Ceralova 12+3reb+3ast, M.Hola 12+7reb+2ast, V.Staflova 12+3reb+1ast, M.Palanova 12+3reb
Chomutov 2: C.Katerina 17+4reb, J.Ema 15+6reb+3ast, K.Nikola 12+7reb, U.Denisa 9+2reb+1ast, L.Laura 3, D.Anastazie 2+2reb

Sokol Pecky - Usti n/Labem 65-52:
Rather expected game when 11th ranked Usti n/Labem (1-5) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Sokol Pecky (3-3) 65-52 on Saturday. Sokol Pecky made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Usti n/Labem turnovers and outrebounded them 47-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Tereza Barnetova (187-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and forward Katerina Novakova (180-1990) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Melanie Streblova (-2004) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Klara Trojanova (-2007) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Usti n/Labem's coach Michal Sedlak rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sokol Pecky moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Usti n/Labem dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Strakonice. Sokol Pecky will meet at home Chomutov 2 (#8) in the next round. Usti n/Labem will play against Sadska (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sokol Pecky: T.Barnetova 16+11reb+1ast, K.Novakova 16+8reb+2ast, A.Civinova 9+3reb+2ast, Z.Kucerova-Peterkova 8+10reb+3ast, B.Leopoldova 6+3reb+3ast, M.Dvorakova 6+2reb
Usti n/Labem: S.Melanie 17+5reb+1ast, T.Klara 9+6reb+2ast, Z.Viola 6+2reb, V.Klara 5, R.Marie 4+2reb, D.Barbora 4+1ast

Strakonice - Sokol Nusle 49-37:
Strakonice can celebrate their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sokol Nusle (2-4) 49-37 on Saturday. Point guard Karolina Hauserova (171-2004) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and forward Adela Junkova (178-2004) chipped in 12 points. Tatiana Dittrichova (168-2008) responded with 11 points and guard Lucie Vavrochova (170-2003) scored 8 points. Sokol Nusle's coach Petra Pospisilova rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Strakonice maintains eleventh place with 1-5 record, which they share with Usti n/Labem. It was Sokol Nusle's third loss in a row. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with USK Praha B. Strakonice will meet at home league's second-placed Sparta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sokol Nusle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Praha to the arena Aritma.
Top scorers:
Strakonice: K.Hauserova 22+2reb, A.Junkova 12+3reb, L.Cadkova 7+4reb, M.Janska 4+1reb, K.Grossova 4+5reb, K.Pavlickova 0
Sokol Nusle: T.Dittrichova 11+3reb, V.Lucie 8+3reb, S.Magdalena 6+3reb, S.Veronika 4+1reb, M.Eliska 4+2reb, K.Jana 2+4reb