ZBL Round 5 (Regular Season): KP Brno loses to USK Praha in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Brno. 3rd placed host KP Brno (3-2) was smashed by leader USK Praha (5-0) 109-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KP Brno. USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to KP Brno's 26 and made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game. USK Praha forced 21 KP Brno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by KP Brno's players. 29 personal fouls committed by KP Brno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Canadian guard Cassandre Prosper (190-2005, college: Notre Dame) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and French Pauline Astier (179-2002) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Sara Puckett (188-2002, college: Tennessee) responded with 15 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. Undefeated USK Praha have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. KP Brno at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Chomutov. USK Praha are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Slovanka (#10) in Vodochody in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KP Brno's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brno to the arena Zabiny Brno.
Bottom-ranked Basket Ostrava (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Chomutov (3-2) 93-55. American forward Karoline Striplin (190-2003, college: Indiana) nailed 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Mia Heide accounted for 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Sofie Kaducova (181-2007) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Basket Ostrava in the defeat. Basket Ostrava's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Chomutov moved-up to fourth place, which they share with KP Brno. Basket Ostrava lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Slovanka. Chomutov will play against higher ranked SBS Ostrava (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Basket Ostrava will play against Trutnov (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Slovanka (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to third ranked SBS Ostrava (4-1) 87-60 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Adela Smutna who scored 19 points. Alzbeta Seifrtova produced 20 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Slovanka's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. SBS Ostrava maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader USK Praha. Slovanka lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Basket Ostrava. SBS Ostrava will meet Chomutov (#4) on the road in the next round. Slovanka will play against the league's leader USK Praha (#1) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Zabiny Brno destroyed Hradec Kralove on the opponent's court 100-60. Trutnov managed to outperform Brandys in a home game 83-75. Chomutov recorded a loss to Trutnov on the road 86-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 7 rebounds by Jayla Johnson of Trutnov.

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Hradec Kralove - Zabiny Brno 60-100:
Very expected game when 8th ranked Hradec Kralove (1-4) was crushed at home by leader Zabiny Brno (4-0) 100-60 on Saturday. Zabiny Brno dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hradec Kralove's 34 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hradec Kralove 47-23 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Zabiny Brno looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was international point guard Eliska Hamzova-Joklova (182-2001) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American forward Lydia Giomi (198-1997, college: Oregon) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Zabiny Brno players scored in double figures. Zabiny Brno's coach Viktor Prusa felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward AeRianna Harris (185-1998, college: Purdue) produced 17 points and point guard Julie Pilarova (170-2007) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Zabiny Brno. They maintain second place with 4-0 record behind leader USK Praha. Hradec Kralove lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. Zabiny Brno's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brno KP Brno.
Top scorers:
Zabiny Brno: H.Eliska 18+6reb+7ast, L.Giomi 15+9reb+2ast, G.Paula 13+9reb+2ast, R.Robbi 11+3reb+2ast, F.Monika 11+5reb+1ast, C.Shaylisha 7+3ast
Hradec Kralove: A.Harris 17+4reb+2ast, H.Jindriska 10+3reb, P.Julie 10+3reb+3ast, B.Anna 8+1reb+3ast, R.Ogele 8+6reb, V.Natalie 5+1reb+1ast

KP Brno - USK Praha 58-109:
The game between Top Four teams took place in Brno. 3rd placed host KP Brno (3-2) was smashed by leader USK Praha (5-0) 109-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KP Brno. USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to KP Brno's 26 and made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game. USK Praha forced 21 KP Brno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by KP Brno's players. 29 personal fouls committed by KP Brno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Canadian guard Cassandre Prosper (190-2005, college: Notre Dame) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and French Pauline Astier (179-2002) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five USK Praha players scored in double figures. American swingman Sara Puckett (188-2002, college: Tennessee) responded with 15 points and Lithuanian forward Martyna Petrenaite (181-1998) scored 14 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. USK Praha have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. KP Brno at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Chomutov. USK Praha are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Slovanka (#10) in Vodochody in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KP Brno's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brno to the arena Zabiny Brno.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: P.Cassandre 22+10reb+2ast, A.Pauline 20+5reb+5ast, T.Mamignan 16+2reb+5ast, M.Petra 13+9reb+4ast, B.Frieda 13+3reb+2ast, T.Karolina 11+4reb
KP Brno: S.Puckett 15+4reb+2ast, M.Petrenaite 14+4reb+1ast, V.Michaela 7+3reb, L.Natalie 6+1ast, C.O'Keefe 5+9reb+1ast, Z.Marie 4+4reb+3ast

Trutnov - Brandys 83-75:
There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Trutnov (3-3) defeated at home 5th ranked Brandys (2-3) 83-75 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Canadian forward Julia Chandler (188-1997, college: Dayton, agency: Areus Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Jayla Johnson (188-1998, college: EKU) chipped in 27 points. Swingman Andrea Ondrouskova (176-2001) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Meghan Boyd (155-2000, college: Colorado St.) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trutnov moved-up to sixth place. Loser Brandys dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Trutnov will meet Basket Ostrava (#9) on the road in the next round. Brandys will play against Hradec Kralove and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trutnov: J.Jayla 27+1reb, C.Julia 14+11reb+3ast, T.Jazmyn 12+9reb+4ast, B.Louckova 10+2reb, J.Terry 8+10reb+6ast, N.Svobodova 5+1reb+1ast
Brandys: O.Andrea 18+6reb+1ast, J.Pavic 18+3reb, M.Boyd 14+5reb+3ast, K.Bell 11+7reb, C.Lucie 7+6reb+2ast, A.Burgar 7+7reb+6ast

Basket Ostrava - Chomutov 55-93:
Bottom-ranked Basket Ostrava (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Chomutov (3-2) 93-55. Chomutov made 24-of-27 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Basket Ostrava's players. Chomutov brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American forward Karoline Striplin (190-2003, college: Indiana) nailed 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American-Swiss forward Mia Heide (190-2000, college: Duke) accounted for 11 points and 10 rebounds. Five Chomutov players scored in double figures. Forward Sofie Kaducova (181-2007) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds and ex-international Pamela-Therese Effangova (178-1993) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Basket Ostrava in the defeat. Basket Ostrava's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Chomutov moved-up to fourth place, which they share with KP Brno. Basket Ostrava lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Slovanka. Chomutov will play against higher ranked SBS Ostrava (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Basket Ostrava will play against Trutnov (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Chomutov: K.Striplin 23+8reb+1ast, V.Kadlecova 16+1reb, H.Mia 11+10reb, M.Krejzova 10+4reb+3ast, K.Bartonova 10+5reb+5ast, M.Chloe 10+4reb+4ast
Basket Ostrava: K.Sofie 12+9reb, E.Merriweather 10+8reb+1ast, P.Effangova 9+9reb+2ast, J.Anna 8+4reb+2ast, H.Anezka 6+1ast, S.Marie 4+3reb+3ast

Slovanka - SBS Ostrava 60-87:
Bottom-ranked Slovanka (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to third ranked SBS Ostrava (4-1) 87-60 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was swingman Adela Smutna (183-1999, college: Northwest JC) who scored 19 points. Cameroonian-French forward Marina Ewodo (188-1998, college: UC Riverside) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four SBS Ostrava players scored in double figures. Guard Alzbeta Seifrtova (173-2004) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Tereza Zitkova (175-1998) added 15 points respectively for the hosts. Slovanka's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. SBS Ostrava maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader USK Praha. Slovanka lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Basket Ostrava. SBS Ostrava will meet Chomutov (#4) on the road in the next round. Slovanka will play against the league's leader USK Praha (#1) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SBS Ostrava: S.Adela 19+2reb+2ast, C.Collman 12+1reb+1ast, E.Kubickova 12+8reb+1ast, M.Ewodo 12+7reb+3ast, L.Valkova 10+1reb+1ast, L.Kadri-Ann 8+5reb+4ast
Slovanka: S.Alzbeta 20+8reb+1ast, T.Zitkova 15+1reb+2ast, A.Croitoru 10+6reb, K.Barbora 6+2reb, H.Karolina 3+3reb+2ast, V.Amelie 2

Trutnov - Chomutov 86-72:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Chomutov (3-2) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Trutnov (3-3) 86-72 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was American forward Jayla Johnson (188-1998, college: EKU) who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. Canadian forward Julia Chandler (188-1997, college: Dayton, agency: Areus Sports) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Trutnov's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Karoline Striplin (190-2003, college: Indiana) produced 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and ex-international guard Valentyna Kadlecova (183-2004, college: Indiana) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Trutnov moved-up to sixth place. Loser Chomutov dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with KP Brno. Trutnov will meet Basket Ostrava (#9) on the road in the next round. Chomutov will play against SBS Ostrava (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trutnov: J.Jayla 28+7reb, T.Jazmyn 15+3reb, L.Loceniece 15+2reb+1ast, C.Julia 11+7reb+4ast, B.Louckova 5+3reb+1ast, J.Terry 4+7reb+8ast
Chomutov: S.Karoline 28+9reb+1ast, K.Valentyna 13+4reb+2ast, C.Moore-McNeil 10+4reb+2ast, E.Blahova 10+2reb+1ast, K.Michaela 7+9reb+2ast, M.Heide 4+5reb+2ast