Round 4 (Regular Season): UBSC Graz lose to Dan Dacian

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Undefeated Austrian UBSC Graz (3-1) recorded its first loss in Bucharest on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by top-ranked Romanian Dan Dacian (3-0) 86-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UBSC Graz. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Dan Dacian dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to UBSC Graz's 40. Dan Dacian forced 29 UBSC Graz turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by UBSC Graz's players. Forward Stefan Bosoanca (193-2009) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Horia Danis (188-2009) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Leo Muller (193-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dan Dacian have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. UBSC Graz at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. Top-ranked Ivrea outleveled visiting Crew Napoli (1-3) 101-69. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali center Abdoulaye Traore (205-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Marco Leonardini contributed with 24 points and 5 steals for the winners. Spanish Kai Armenta replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Crew Napoli. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ivrea have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crew Napoli at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Oppsal.
Bottom-ranked Polish Legia (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 76-68 loss to sixth ranked Hungarian MAFC (2-2) in Warszawa on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Aron Tolgyesi who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 8 rebounds. MAFC's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Pawel Kasjanowicz responded with 21 points and 4 assists. MAFC moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stellazzurra. Loser Legia still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Talata.

In the last game of round 4 Stellazzurra defeated MAFC in Rome 80-73.
The best stats of 4th round was 10 points and 14 rebounds by Maciej Boltuc of Legia.



Dan Dacian - UBSC Graz 86-68

Undefeated Austrian UBSC Graz (3-1) recorded its first loss in Bucharest on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by top-ranked Romanian Dan Dacian (3-0) 86-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UBSC Graz. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Dan Dacian dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to UBSC Graz's 40. Dan Dacian forced 29 UBSC Graz turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by UBSC Graz's players. Forward Stefan Bosoanca (193-2009) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Horia Danis (188-2009) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Dan Dacian players scored in double figures. Forward Leo Muller (193-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and guard Imran Veladzic (190-2009) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dan Dacian have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. UBSC Graz at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
UBSC Graz: L.Muller 19+11reb+3ast, I.Veladzic 14+7reb+4ast, I.Amine 12+7reb+2ast, P.Thuringer 9+5reb+3ast, M.Iancu 7+1reb+3ast, N.Jany 5+1reb+1ast
Dan Dacian: A.Sandulache 15+1reb+1ast, H.Danis 13+7reb+3ast, E.Craciun 13+7reb+2ast, S.Bosoanca 12+9reb+3ast, V.Rosca 12+3reb+4ast, B.Bistriceanu 10+3reb+7ast

MAFC - Stellazzurra 73-80

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Budapest where 6th ranked Hungarian MAFC (2-2) was defeated by seventh ranked Italian Stellazzurra (2-2) 80-73 on Sunday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Stellazzurra forced 35 MAFC turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Filip Kollenberg who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and William Mondini who added 14 points and 9 steals during the contest. At the losing side Zoltan Temesvari responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Milan Sopuch scored 14 points and 4 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stellazzurra moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated MAFC.
Top scorers:
MAFC: Z.Temesvari 16+6reb+3ast, M.Sopuch 14+4reb+2ast, E.Gabor 12+3reb, A.Marossy 10+1reb+3ast, B.Turbucz 8+5reb+1ast, A.Varjas 6+4reb+3ast
Stellazzurra: F.Kollenberg 23+6reb+1ast, W.Mondini 14+4reb+3ast, M.Mocsar 14+4reb+3ast, L.Antic 6+3reb, D.Vucovan 6+2reb+2ast, K.Kincses 5+1reb+1ast

Ivrea - Crew Napoli 101-69

One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. Top-ranked Ivrea outleveled visiting Crew Napoli (1-3) 101-69. The game was mostly controlled by Ivrea. Crew Napoli was better in third quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ivrea dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Crew Napoli's 42. Ivrea forced 23 Crew Napoli turnovers and outrebounded them 42-22 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali center Abdoulaye Traore (205-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Marco Leonardini (182-2009) contributed with 24 points and 5 steals for the winners. Spanish Kai Armenta replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Alberto Maccari added 12 points in the effort for Crew Napoli. Five Ivrea and four Crew Napoli 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. Ivrea have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crew Napoli at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Oppsal.
Top scorers:
Crew Napoli: K.Armenta 12+5reb+2ast, A.Maccari 12+2reb+2ast, M.Lluch 10+1ast, M.Stefano 10+1reb, H.Bolsoni 9+1reb+1ast, A.Curatola 6+2reb
Ivrea: A.Traore 24+13reb+2ast, M.Leonardini 24+2ast, P.Mungai 15+1reb+2ast, D.Serafini 12+3reb+3ast, G.Furfaro 10+4reb+2ast, P.Foti 5+7reb+2ast

Legia - MAFC 68-76

Bottom-ranked Polish Legia (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 76-68 loss to sixth ranked Hungarian MAFC (2-2) in Warszawa on Sunday evening. The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 44-29 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. MAFC forced 27 Legia turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Aron Tolgyesi who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 8 rebounds and Soma Szigeti who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. MAFC's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side guard Pawel Kasjanowicz (180-2009) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and center Maciej Boltuc (205-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Four Legia players scored in double figures. MAFC moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stellazzurra. Loser Legia still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Talata.
Top scorers:
Legia: P.Kasjanowicz 21+3reb+4ast, M.Todorski 12+9reb+3ast, M.Boltuc 10+14reb, M.Kovcin 10+3reb+5ast, A.Cegielka 5+2reb+1ast, A.Warda 5+1reb+2ast
MAFC: D.Nemeth 20+2reb, A.Tolgyesi 14+8reb+1ast, S.Szigeti 14+6reb+2ast, H.Penzes 9+1reb, A.Marossy 6+1reb+2ast, B.Turbucz 5+2reb+1ast