1Liga Round 5 (Regular Season): Decin keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Decin as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Decin defeated 4th placed Sokol Prazsky at home 97-90. Decin dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sokol Prazsky's 34. Decin forced 20 Sokol Prazsky turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Josef Gabriel (194-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Jan Nadherny (-2008) chipped in 23 points. Guard Matous Jurman (186-2003) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Decin have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sokol Prazsky lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Sokol Prazsky will play next round against Liberec trying to get back on the winning streak. Decin will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Litomerice on the road.
Undefeated Svitavy (4-1) recorded its first loss in Vysoka nad Labem. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Vysoka (3-2) 92-80. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Svitavy. The former international power forward David Skranc (203-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Marek Pulpan contributed with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Vysoka's coach Ondrej Peterka allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Slovakian point guard Roman Marko (192-1986) answered with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for Svitavy. Vysoka have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zlin and Slavia ZB. Svitavy at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with J.Hradec and USK Praha B. Vysoka will play against MS Academy (#9) in Ostrava in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Svitavy will play at home against the league's leader Novy Jicin (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Zlin (derby !!!) between Pardubice and Zlin. Sixth ranked Pardubice (2-3) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Zlin (3-2). Pardubice managed to escape with a 1-point win 84-83 on Friday evening. Jakub Ptacek stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jakub Krakovic responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Zlin's coach Jaroslav Kotala tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pardubice moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Zlin dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Vysoka and Slavia ZB. Pardubice will meet Brno 2 (#6) on the road in the next round. Zlin will play against Olomouc Bbal and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
USK Praha B defeated Litomerice in a road game 81-74. Slavia ZB was smashed by Brno 2 at home 59-95. Olomouc Bbal lost to undefeated Novy Jicin on the opponent's court 61-92. Opava 2010 unfortunately lost to MS Academy in a home game 84-93. J.Hradec managed to beat Polabi on the road 89-75. Radotin defeated Slavia PT on its own court 83-74.
The best stats of 5th round was 20 points and 10 rebounds by Daniel Olejnik of Radotin.



Litomerice - USK Praha B 74-81:
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Litomerice (1-3) was defeated at home by third ranked USK Praha B (4-1) 81-74 on Friday. Forward Samuel Macht (203-2006) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and center Jakub Soldan (203-2006, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 13 points and 15 rebounds. Power forward Johan Haiblik (205-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and power forward Petr Krupka (200-2003) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. USK Praha B have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with J.Hradec and Svitavy. Loser Litomerice keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Slavia PT. USK Praha B will meet at home league's second-placed J.Hradec in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Litomerice will play against the league's leader Decin (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
USK Praha B: S.Macht 23+7reb, S.Lukas 16+5reb, S.Jakub 13+15reb+1ast, T.Palas 13+10reb, C.Jakub 9+9reb+3ast, R.Chaloupka 6+2reb
Litomerice: F.Kabrt 17+5reb, J.Haiblik 14+15reb+1ast, K.Petr 13+6reb+5ast, S.Jakub 11+1reb+2ast, W.Samuel 9+4reb, K.Ondrej 8+10reb

Slavia ZB - Brno 2 59-95:
There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Brno 2 (2-3) smashed on the road 3rd placed Slavia ZB (3-2) 95-59 on Friday. Brno 2 forced 26 Slavia ZB turnovers. Point guard Vojtech Synacek (190-2006) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and swingman Viktor Ivanek (201-2006) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. Four Brno 2 players scored in double figures. Center Jaroslav Kubin (205-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Vitezslav Rygl (197-2002) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brno 2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Slavia ZB keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Zlin and Vysoka. Brno 2 will meet at home Pardubice (#7) in the next round. Slavia ZB will play against Opava 2010 (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brno 2: S.Vojtech 22+5reb+3ast, J.Strasak 13+1reb, R.Matej 12+6reb+3ast, A.Placek 10+8reb+1ast, M.Cech 9, I.Viktor 9+9reb+3ast
Slavia ZB: R.Vitezslav 15+5reb+2ast, B.Michal 14+2reb+1ast, K.Jaroslav 10+10reb+5ast, K.Marek 5+2reb, M.Rous 4+6reb, F.Vilem 4+2reb+2ast

Decin - Sokol Prazsky 97-90:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Decin as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Decin defeated 4th placed Sokol Prazsky at home 97-90. Decin dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sokol Prazsky's 34. Decin forced 20 Sokol Prazsky turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Josef Gabriel (194-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Jan Nadherny (-2008) chipped in 23 points. Four Decin players scored in double figures. Guard Matous Jurman (186-2003) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Adam Ruzicka (194-2004) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Decin have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sokol Prazsky lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Sokol Prazsky will play next round against Liberec trying to get back on the winning streak. Decin will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Litomerice on the road.
Top scorers:
Decin: J.Gabriel 28+10reb+1ast, J.Nadherny 23+2reb, Z.Oliver 13+7reb+4ast, M.Grill 12+2reb+6ast, J.Kristan 7+9reb+2ast, K.Jan 7+2reb+8ast
Sokol Prazsky: R.Adam 22+3ast, J.Matous 17+5reb+8ast, B.Simon 12+7reb+3ast, B.Tomas 11+4reb, F.Novotny 9+5reb+1ast, S.Jan 9+3reb

Vysoka - Svitavy 92-80:
Undefeated Svitavy (4-1) recorded its first loss in Vysoka nad Labem. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Vysoka (3-2) 92-80. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Svitavy. Vysoka players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international power forward David Skranc (203-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Marek Pulpan (193-2004) contributed with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Vysoka's coach Ondrej Peterka allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Slovakian point guard Roman Marko (192-1986) answered with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and Martin Novak (199-1993) added 17 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Svitavy. Four Vysoka and five Svitavy players scored in double figures. Vysoka have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zlin and Slavia ZB. Svitavy at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with J.Hradec and USK Praha B. Vysoka will play against MS Academy (#9) in Ostrava in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Svitavy will play at home against the league's leader Novy Jicin (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vysoka: S.David 15+11reb+5ast, P.Andres 14+1reb+1ast, T.Tkadlec 14, S.Dominik 12+7reb, K.Lukas 12+2reb+7ast, M.Pulpan 8+10reb+6ast
Svitavy: S.Pavel 21+3reb+1ast, N.Martin 17+14reb+2ast, R.Marko 16+10reb+10ast, V.Vondra 14+8reb+2ast, K.Daniel 10+1reb+2ast, S.Jiri 2+2reb

Zlin - Pardubice 83-84:
A very close game took place in Zlin (derby !!!) between Pardubice and Zlin. Sixth ranked Pardubice (2-3) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Zlin (3-2). Pardubice managed to escape with a 1-point win 84-83 on Friday evening. Jakub Ptacek (189-2010) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and guard Hugo Lejsek (186-2007) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Center Jakub Krakovic (205-1990) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Jan Micka (204-2002) scored 15 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Zlin's coach Jaroslav Kotala tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pardubice moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Zlin dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Vysoka and Slavia ZB. Pardubice will meet Brno 2 (#6) on the road in the next round. Zlin will play against Olomouc Bbal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: P.Jakub 22+6reb+1ast, O.Bilek 13+4reb, H.Lejsek 11+4reb+4ast, S.Petr 9+3reb, A.Mikulas 8+2reb, A.Knezour 7+3reb
Zlin: K.Jakub 20+6reb, M.Jan 15+4reb+2ast, M.Jonas 12+1reb+2ast, R.Pumprla 7+6ast, J.David 7+4reb+1ast, H.Jan 6+6reb+1ast

Novy Jicin - Olomouc Bbal 92-61:
Very expected game when 9th ranked Olomouc Bbal (1-4) was rolled over on the road by leader Novy Jicin (5-0) 92-61 on Friday. Novy Jicin outrebounded Olomouc Bbal 46-32 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Novy Jicin looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Olomouc Bbal's players. Center Miroslav Kvapil (202-1993) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and ex-international center Vaclav Bujnoch (200-1993, college: Des Moines A.) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Novy Jicin players scored in double figures. Swingman Jordan Oupoh (195-2005) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Vojtech Nadenicek (175-2003) scored 13 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. Novy Jicin have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Olomouc Bbal lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Novy Jicin will meet league's second-placed Svitavy on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Olomouc Bbal will play against Zlin (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Novy Jicin: J.Kelar 16+2reb+2ast, S.Stepan 14+1reb+2ast, V.Bujnoch 13+8reb+1ast, S.Cermak 11+3reb, B.Lukas 10+2reb+8ast, K.Miroslav 10+13reb
Olomouc Bbal: J.Oupoh 16+6reb+6ast, N.Vojtech 13+3reb, J.Radek 11+4reb+1ast, P.Jan 8+7reb+1ast, K.Viktor 4+4reb, F.Alexander 3

Opava 2010 - MS Academy 84-93:
There was a small surprise when tenth ranked MS Academy (1-4) beat on the road 8th ranked Opava 2010 (1-4) 93-84 on Friday. MS Academy forced 19 Opava 2010 turnovers. Strangely Opava 2010 outrebounded MS Academy 42-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Pavel Czudek (161-2006) stepped up and scored 30 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals for the winners and guard Viktor Novak (191-2008) chipped in 17 points. Forward David Motycka (204-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Vaclav Warisch (-2007) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Opava 2010 players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MS Academy left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Opava 2010. MS Academy will meet at home higher ranked Vysoka (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Opava 2010 will play against Slavia ZB in Brno and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
MS Academy: P.Czudek 30+6reb+9ast, V.Novak 17+2reb, T.Hutyra 9+3reb, M.Kormanik 9+5reb+4ast, M.Pazdera 8+3reb+2ast, J.Stehlik 5+2reb
Opava 2010: M.David 21+13reb+4ast, W.Vaclav 15+8reb+6ast, G.Vojtech 11+4reb+1ast, D.Premysl 10+4reb, P.Stepan 8+7reb+4ast, K.Jakub 7

Polabi - J.Hradec 75-89:
Not a big story in a game in Nymburk where 9th ranked Polabi (1-4) was defeated by third ranked J.Hradec (4-1) 89-75 on Sunday. American point guard AJ Walton (188-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up and scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Charlie Jackson (193-2002, college: Johns Hopkins) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four J.Hradec players scored in double figures. J.Hradec's coach Adam Alarcon used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Martin Kolar (199-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and Slovakian Thomas Stanko (208-2007) scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. J.Hradec have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with USK Praha B and Svitavy. Polabi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. J.Hradec will meet USK Praha B (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Polabi will play against Slavia PT (#8) in Praha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
J.Hradec: W.AJ 21+8reb+5ast, C.Jackson 18+7reb+4ast, M.Zejdl 16+7reb+1ast, B.Stepan 12+10reb+2ast, J.Simonek 7+4reb+1ast, D.Nosek 5+2reb
Polabi: M.Kolar 20+13reb, L.Stegbauer 18+3reb+1ast, S.Thomas 13+9reb+4ast, D.Theodor 9+9reb+8ast, K.Adam 7+8reb+2ast, G.Arsen 6+4reb

Radotin - Slavia PT 83-74:
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Radotin (2-3) won against at home 7th ranked Slavia PT (1-3) 83-74 on Sunday. Swingman Daniel Olejnik (193-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Vladan Primak (185-2004) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Matej Strelba (195-2007) responded with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Simon Frous (198-2006) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Slavia PT players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Radotin moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Slavia PT dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Litomerice. Radotin will meet Cz.Academy (#6) in the next round. Slavia PT will play against Polabi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Radotin: D.Olejnik 20+10reb+2ast, J.Jaros 16+5reb, M.Prokysek 11+1reb, V.Primak 9+11reb+4ast, O.Kulenovic 9+5reb+1ast, D.Randuska 7+4reb+2ast
Slavia PT: R.Mrazek 15+4reb+1ast, F.Simon 15+5reb+1ast, M.Strelba 11+8reb+5ast, L.Matej 10, O.Pospichal 7+6reb+1ast, W.Jakub 7+1reb