NBL Round 7 (Regular Season): NH Ostrava hands first defeat to Slavia

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Slavia (6-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked NH Ostrava on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by NH Ostrava 91-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Slavia. 27 personal fouls committed by Slavia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Lukas Palyza (203-1989) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American center Andre Screen (216-2001, college: Butler) chipped in 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. American-Haitian point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NH Ostrava maintains fifth place with 4-2 record, which they share with Srsni Pisek. Newly promoted Slavia still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Usti n/Labem. NH Ostrava is looking forward to face higher ranked Decin (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slavia will play against Srsni Pisek and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Pardubice. Fourth ranked Decin (5-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Pardubice (6-2) 82-79 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Tomas Vyoral (190-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Jan Sterba contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Ryan Moffatt (198-2000, college: Colgate) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Pardubice. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Decin maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. Pardubice at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Decin will play against NH Ostrava (#5) at home in the next round. Pardubice will play against the league's second-placed Usti n/Labem in Usti nad Labem and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Plzen can celebrate finally their first win this season after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Olomouc, where they defeated Olomoucko (1-7) 81-72 on Friday. It was a great evening for Frantisek Vana who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds. Plzen's coach Jaroslav Lejsek used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Lamb Autrey responded with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Plzen (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Olomoucko's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. Plzen will meet at home higher ranked H.Kralove (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olomoucko will play against USK Praha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 7 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
USK Praha was defeated by Brno in a road game 91-80. H.Kralove was beaten by Usti n/Labem at home 95-111. Srsni Pisek won against Opava on the opponent's court 88-77. Pardubice outscored Olomoucko in a home game 88-61.
The best stats of 7th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Zed Key of Pardubice.



NH Ostrava - Slavia 91-79:
Slavia (6-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked NH Ostrava on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by NH Ostrava 91-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Slavia. 27 personal fouls committed by Slavia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Lukas Palyza (203-1989) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American center Andre Screen (216-2001, college: Butler) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Five NH Ostrava players scored in double figures. American-Haitian point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and ex-international Vojtech Hruban (202-1989) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NH Ostrava maintains fifth place with 4-2 record, which they share with Srsni Pisek. Newly promoted Slavia still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Usti n/Labem. NH Ostrava is looking forward to face higher ranked Decin (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slavia will play against Srsni Pisek and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
NH Ostrava: P.Lukas 21+5reb+1ast, S.Michal 20+3reb+4ast, S.Andre 12+15reb, L.Alex 12+7reb+8ast, B.Olexandr 10+5reb+1ast, A.Ciz 10+4ast
Slavia: R.Segu 26+5reb+5ast, V.Hruban 11+7reb+1ast, M.Brown 8+7reb+1ast, T.Harper II 7+3reb+1ast, D.Bohm 6+5reb+1ast, N.Owusu-Anane 6+6reb+2ast

Pardubice - Decin 79-82:
Important game to mention about took place in Pardubice. Fourth ranked Decin (5-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Pardubice (6-2) 82-79 on Saturday evening. Decin players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Tomas Vyoral (190-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. ex-international power forward Jan Sterba (200-1995) contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Ryan Moffatt (198-2000, college: Colgate) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import point guard Trey Bonham (183-2002, college: Chattanooga) added 13 points and 7 assists in the effort for Pardubice. Five Pardubice players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Decin maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. Pardubice at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Decin will play against NH Ostrava (#5) at home in the next round. Pardubice will play against the league's second-placed Usti n/Labem in Usti nad Labem and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Decin: V.Tomas 15+5reb+6ast, M.Zaccharie 13+3reb+5ast, T.Erik 10+1reb+1ast, S.Jan 9+9reb+5ast, P.Tomas 8+7reb+2ast, H.Marek 7+3reb+2ast
Pardubice: J.Bryant Jr. 19+2reb+1ast, T.Bonham 13+3reb+7ast, R.Moffatt 13+7reb+5ast, N.Stampley 13+2reb, Z.Key 10+6reb, A.Lukes 6+3reb+1ast

Brno - USK Praha 91-80:
There was a minor upset when 8th ranked USK Praha (2-5) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Brno (2-5) 91-80 on Sunday. Brno made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Brno outrebounded USK Praha 42-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Brno looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Vojtech Synacek (190-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 4 assists. ex-international guard Petr Krivanek (201-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American guard Xavier Johnson (185-2000, college: SIU) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and the other American import forward Michael Christmas (198-2000, college: Longwood, agency: Players Group) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Brno and five USK Praha players scored in double figures. USK Praha's coach Teo Hojc rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Brno moved-up to eighth place, which they share with USK Praha and H.Kralove. Brno will meet higher ranked Opava (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. USK Praha will play against Olomoucko and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brno: S.Vojtech 19+3reb+4ast, D.Jaden 12+9reb, B.Jermaine 12+2reb+1ast, S.Simon 11+5reb, I.Viktor 10+6reb+6ast, K.Petr 9+8reb+6ast
USK Praha: X.Johnson 16+6reb+4ast, M.Christmas 14+8reb+2ast, T.Kyzlink 11+2reb+4ast, P.Auda 10+3reb+1ast, M.Safarik 10+2reb+2ast, O.Svec 10+4reb+2ast

H.Kralove - Usti n/Labem 95-111:
No shocking result in a game in Hradec Kralove where third ranked Usti n/Labem (6-1) defeated 8th ranked H.Kralove (2-5) 111-95 on Saturday. Usti n/Labem made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 H.Kralove turnovers. It was a great evening for American point guard Rhyjon Blackwell (183-2000, college: Marist) who led his team to a victory scoring 37 points (!!!) and 4 steals (made all of his fifteen free throws !!!). His fellow American import guard JaBorri McGhee (188-2004, college: MSU) helped adding 27 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Serbian guard Marko Sinik (190-1998, agency: 011 Sports) responded with 19 points and 7 assists and American forward Justin Banks (201-2003, college: Catawba) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five H.Kralove players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Usti n/Labem have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They used an opportunity after Slavia lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser H.Kralove keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with USK Praha and Brno. Usti n/Labem will meet at home Pardubice (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. H.Kralove will play against Plzen (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Usti n/Labem: B.Rhyjon 37+4reb+1ast, M.Ja'Borri 27+5reb+3ast, P.Chayce 10+3reb+2ast, P.Josef 9+4reb, P.Ladislav 9+4reb+1ast, L.Niels 9+1reb
H.Kralove: M.Sinik 19+3reb+7ast, C.Ashby 17+3reb+1ast, B.Justin 15+9reb+1ast, E.Morgan 13+4reb+3ast, B.McLaurin 12+4reb+1ast, J.Cortesao 10+5reb

Opava - Srsni Pisek 77-88:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Opava's (3-4) home loss to sixth ranked Srsni Pisek (4-2) 77-88 on Saturday. Srsni Pisek dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Opava's 30. Srsni Pisek looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for international center Martin Svoboda (201-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. ex-international Vojtech Sykora (190-2001) helped adding 10 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Srsni Pisek players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and American guard Jalen Montgomery (196-2001, college: UNCW) scored 8 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Srsni Pisek moved-up to fifth place, which they share with NH Ostrava. Loser Opava keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Srsni Pisek will meet at home league's leader Slavia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Opava will play against Brno (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Srsni Pisek: M.Svoboda 34+7reb+2ast, P.Slechta 14+2reb, C.Mikulas 13+3reb+2ast, S.Vojtech 10+9reb+9ast, M.Burda 7+3reb+1ast, K.Jan 6+3reb+10ast
Opava: J.Sirina 15+1reb+4ast, Z.Filip 12+2reb, E.Tucker 10+4reb, J.Svandrlik 9, J.Montgomery 8+4reb+4ast, J.Slavik 7+5reb

Olomoucko - Plzen 72-81:
Plzen can celebrate finally their first win this season after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Olomouc, where they defeated Olomoucko (1-7) 81-72 on Friday. Plzen made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Plzen outrebounded Olomoucko 47-30 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Frantisek Vana (192-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Troy DAmico (201-2002, college: DePaul) helped adding 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Plzen players scored in double figures. Plzen's coach Jaroslav Lejsek used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) responded with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and point guard Ondrej Siska (192-1993) scored 18 points. Plzen (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Olomoucko's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. Plzen will meet at home higher ranked H.Kralove (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olomoucko will play against USK Praha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plzen: V.Frantisek 25+8reb+2ast, D.Troy 15+9reb+1ast, N.Damon 15+8reb+2ast, P.Juraj 12+2reb+1ast, J.Kojzar 5+12reb+3ast, E.Onyinyechi 5+4reb
Olomoucko: L.Autrey 27+9reb+5ast, O.Siska 18+3ast, E.Garita 13+6reb, A.Goga 7+2reb, A.Williams 4+4reb+3ast, D.Zak 2+5reb

Pardubice - Olomoucko 88-61:
Very predictable result when second ranked Pardubice (6-2) outscored at home bottom-ranked Olomoucko (1-7) 88-61 on Wednesday. Pardubice looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Trey Bonham (183-2002, college: Chattanooga) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import forward Zed Key (203-2002, college: Dayton) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Pardubice players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) responded with 21 points and 5 assists and point guard Ondrej Siska (192-1993) scored 16 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Pardubice went down to third position due to points difference. Olomoucko lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. Pardubice will meet league's second-placed Usti n/Labem in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Olomoucko will play against USK Praha (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: B.Trey 16+2reb+10ast, S.Nick 16+5reb, K.Zed 15+7reb+2ast, L.Adam 14+2reb+3ast, M.Ryan 11+3reb+1ast, B.Jamonda 4+1reb
Olomoucko: L.Autrey 21+4reb+5ast, O.Siska 16+2reb+5ast, M.Bates 9+4reb, E.Garita 7+5reb+1ast, D.Zak 4+3reb, J.Oupoh 2+2reb