BasketLigaen Round 6 (Regular Season): Naestved beats Svendborg by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the BasketLigaen took place in Naestved. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Svendborg (4-2) to top-ranked Naestved (5-0) 86-83 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Svendborg. Naestved shot 29 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Svendborg only scored eleven points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Svendborg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Julian Larry (190-2002, college: Texas) who led his team to a victory with 18 points. Ivorian forward Aboubacar Traore (196-2001, college: Louisville) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. International guard Adam Heede-Andersen (187-1996, college: St.Cloud St., agency: BIG) replied with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for Svendborg. Svendborg's coach Mads Andersen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Naestved have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bakken Bears. Svendborg at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Horsens IC and Randers. Naestved is looking forward to face Gladsaxe (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Svendborg will play against Bears Academy (#10) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Vejen (2-3) and Gladsaxe (2-4), which took place in . 7th ranked Vejen lost at home to tenth ranked Gladsaxe 72-89. Spanish guard Alejandro Moreno (193-2004) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Henry Shannon III chipped in 26 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Chris Holley (188-2003, college: Chico St.) with 22 points and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gladsaxe moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Holbaek-Stenhus. Vejen at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. Gladsaxe will play against league's second-placed Naestved at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vejen will have a break next round.
The game between 10th ranked Vaerlose (1-5) and top-ranked Bakken Bears (5-0) in Vaerlose on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Aarhus outscored Vaerlose 123-82. Sylvester Pedersen notched 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 5 assists by Karl Formann did not help to save the game for Vaerlose. 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 Bakken Bears have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Naestved. Vaerlose lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Herlev and Bears Academy. Bakken Bears will meet at home Herlev (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vaerlose will play against Holbaek-Stenhus and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Holbaek-Stenhus were beaten by Horsens IC on the road 97-83. Bears Academy lost to Copenhagen on its own court 66-78. Herlev was outscored by Randers in a road game 71-93.



Horsens IC - Holbaek-Stenhus 97-83:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Horsens IC (4-2) beat at home 8th ranked Holbaek-Stenhus (2-4) 97-83 on Thursday. Horsens IC forced 26 Holbaek-Stenhus turnovers. American players dominated the game. Forward Ezra McKenna (208-2004, college: Buffalo) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Boden Skunberg (196-2002, college: Illinois St.) supported him with 21 points. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by forward Caden Fry (201-2003, college: Rogers St.) did not help to save the game for Holbaek-Stenhus. Guard Bryceson Burns (198-2001, college: UTPB) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Holbaek-Stenhus players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Horsens IC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Randers and Svendborg. Loser Holbaek-Stenhus keep the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Gladsaxe. Horsens IC will meet at home Randers (#5) in the next round. Holbaek-Stenhus will play against Vaerlose and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Holbaek-Stenhus: C.Fry 16+8reb+2ast, B.Burns 15+7reb+2ast, H.August 14+1reb, O.Ostoft 10+3reb, J.Anders 10+4reb+2ast, A.Julius 6+1reb
Horsens IC: M.Ezra 24+10reb+1ast, S.Boden 21+3reb+3ast, B.Noah 11+9reb+3ast, S.Liam 9+2reb+6ast, H.Anton 8+4reb, A.Hussein 6

Naestved - Svendborg 86-83:
The most exciting game of round 6 in the BasketLigaen took place in Naestved. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Svendborg (4-2) to top-ranked Naestved (5-0) 86-83 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Svendborg. Naestved shot 29 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Svendborg only scored eleven points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Svendborg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Julian Larry (190-2002, college: Texas) who led his team to a victory with 18 points. Ivorian forward Aboubacar Traore (196-2001, college: Louisville) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Naestved players scored in double figures. International guard Adam Heede-Andersen (187-1996, college: St.Cloud St., agency: BIG) replied with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and guard Tyrese Dada (197-2005, agency: BIG) added 18 points in the effort for Svendborg. Svendborg's coach Mads Andersen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Naestved have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bakken Bears. Svendborg at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Horsens IC and Randers. Naestved is looking forward to face Gladsaxe (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Svendborg will play against Bears Academy (#10) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Svendborg: T.Dada 18+3reb, T.Campbell 14+4reb+1ast, B.Veljic 12+4reb+1ast, A.Miller 9+3reb, D.Hockerup-Fischer 8+1reb+1ast, A.Heede-Andersen 8+5reb+12ast
Naestved: L.Julian 18+4reb+3ast, M.Roger 13+5reb, T.Aboubacar 13+8reb+1ast, G.Jordan 10+2reb+4ast, T.Sean 10+4reb, E.Bryan 9+4reb

Vejen - Gladsaxe 72-89:
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Vejen (2-3) and Gladsaxe (2-4), which took place in . 7th ranked Vejen lost at home to tenth ranked Gladsaxe 72-89. Gladsaxe outrebounded Vejen 44-26 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gladsaxe players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Spanish guard Alejandro Moreno (193-2004) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Henry Shannon III (201-2002, college: Bemidji St.) chipped in 26 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Chris Holley (188-2003, college: Chico St.) with 22 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import guard Day Waters (193-2002, college: Millersville) scored 19 points. 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. Gladsaxe moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Holbaek-Stenhus. Vejen at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. Gladsaxe will play against league's second-placed Naestved at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vejen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Vejen: C.Holley 22+2reb+9ast, D.Waters 19+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 12+5reb+2ast, Z.Obanla 11+10reb+2ast, K.Jens 3+2reb+3ast, W.Oscar 3
Gladsaxe: M.Alejandro 26+5reb+12ast, S.Henry 26+11reb+4ast, D.Michael 16+1reb, A.Iversen 13+7reb, S.Simon 6+11reb+4ast, K.Altmann 2+4reb+1ast

Bears Academy - Copenhagen 66-78:
Very expected game when 10th ranked Bears Academy (1-5) lost to sixth ranked Copenhagen (3-2) in Aarhus 66-78 on Saturday. Copenhagen dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Bears Academy's 18. Copenhagen forced 26 Bears Academy turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Bears Academy's players. The former international point guard Martin Poulsen (195-1998, college: Mt.St.Mary's) notched 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Spanish point guard Andrew Ramirez (181-1997, college: Hartford) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 18 points by guard Oskar Skaaning (193-2008) did not help to save the game for Bears Academy. Forward Luka Churchill (198-2007) added 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Copenhagen maintains sixth position with 3-2 record. Bears Academy lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Herlev and Vaerlose. Copenhagen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bears Academy will play against Svendborg (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bears Academy: O.Skaaning 18+2reb+2ast, C.Luka 13+5reb+1ast, J.Ulrich 8+8reb+2ast, A.Hjort 7+3reb+1ast, B.William 6+10reb+2ast, L.Frederik 4+8reb+3ast
Copenhagen: K.Eskelund 17+3reb, P.Martin 11+5reb+6ast, R.Andrew 11+6reb+5ast, E.Grosse 9+7reb+4ast, K.Quvang 9+3reb, T.Andersen 7+2reb+4ast

Randers - Herlev 93-71:
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Randers (4-2) rolled over at home 10th ranked Herlev (1-5) 93-71 on Sunday. Randers outrebounded Herlev 53-29 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Randers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Kaden Sand (198-2001, college: Bushnell) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jusaun Holt (202-2003, college: Utah Tech, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Randers players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 assists by point guard Silas Braikia (180-2007) did not help to save the game for Herlev. Per Brandt (201-2004) added 12 points and 10 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. Randers moved-up to third place, which they share with Horsens IC and Svendborg. Herlev lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Vaerlose and Bears Academy. Randers will meet Horsens IC (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Herlev will play against the league's leader Bakken Bears (#1) in Aarhus and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Herlev: B.Silas 17+3reb+8ast, H.Clement 12+4reb+1ast, B.Per 12+10reb+3ast, S.David 9+3reb+2ast, R.Lucas 9+1reb, H.Jonas 5+2ast
Randers: S.Kaden 20+13reb+3ast, H.Jusaun 11+11reb+3ast, S.Bakir 11+3reb+1ast, B.Morten 10+3reb+2ast, H.Elliot 9+7reb+3ast, M.Kuluel 9+4reb

Vaerlose - Bakken Bears 82-123:
The game between 10th ranked Vaerlose (1-5) and top-ranked Bakken Bears (5-0) in Vaerlose on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Aarhus outscored Vaerlose 123-82. Bakken Bears shot 62.2 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Vaerlose turnovers and outrebounded them 34-21 including a 22-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bakken Bears looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Sylvester Pedersen (201-1998) notched 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Quinton Mincey (201-2002, college: UMass Lowell) supported him with 16 points. Even 21 points and 5 assists by guard Karl Formann (190-1998) did not help to save the game for Vaerlose. Willas Moller (196-2006) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Bakken Bears and four Vaerlose players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bakken Bears have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Naestved. Vaerlose lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Herlev and Bears Academy. Bakken Bears will meet at home Herlev (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vaerlose will play against Holbaek-Stenhus and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vaerlose: K.Formann 21+3reb+5ast, W.Moller 16+5reb+7ast, R.Gustav 15+1reb+1ast, M.Madsen 11+5reb+1ast, H.Offenberg 9+4reb+4ast, D.Magnus 5+3reb
Bakken Bears: K.Anton 17+1reb, M.Quinton 16+2reb+3ast, P.Sylvester 16+6reb+1ast, J.Oscar 15+2reb+1ast, C.Myles 14+1reb+6ast, A.Filip 10+5reb+2ast