Round 1 (Regular Season): Hot Pepper lose to Norrort

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper in Taby on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Swedish Norrort 90-75. The game without a history. Norrort led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Norrort forced 34 Hot Pepper turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Norwegian forward Kristoffer Teigland (194-2006) fired 9 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Benjamin Poehler (-2005) chipped in 17 points. Jurian De Pater produced 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norrort are looking forward to face RIG Haga in Norrkoping in the next round. Hot Pepper will play at home against Marupes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Rakvere. Swedish RIG Haga faced Estonian Rakvere. Guests from Norrkoping smashed host Rakvere 74-54. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mahrcus Forlini (194-2008) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 8 rebounds. Prince Biose contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) answered with 15 points for Rakvere. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RIG Haga will play against Marupes at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rakvere will play against DSN in Riga to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in London was also quite interesting. Swedish Norrort played at the court of British Sheffield. Norrort defeated Sheffield 73-61 on Friday. Benjamin Poehler stepped up and scored 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. At the losing side Joao Prado responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Norrort will meet at home RIG Haga in the next round. Sheffield's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from London BWC.

Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Bologna lost to undefeated Marupes in a road game 58-114. Winless Bologna lost to undefeated DSN at home 65-69. Winless BWC lost to undefeated Norrort on the opponent's court 54-76. RIG Haga outscored Bologna in a home game 98-58. Winless Sheffield was rolled over Hot Pepper on the road 76-48. Winless BWC lost to undefeated Marupes on its own court 51-97.
The best stats of 1st round was 14 points, 8 assists and 6 steals by Jekabs Niedra of Marupes.



Norrort - Hot Pepper 90-75

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper in Taby on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Swedish Norrort 90-75. The game without a history. Norrort led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Norrort forced 34 Hot Pepper turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Norwegian forward Kristoffer Teigland (194-2006) fired 9 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Benjamin Poehler (-2005) chipped in 17 points. Four Norrort players scored in double figures. Jurian De Pater produced 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and center Moise Malengele (-2004) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norrort are looking forward to face RIG Haga in Norrkoping in the next round. Hot Pepper will play at home against Marupes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper: B.Reefman 15+5reb+1ast, J.De Pater 15+6reb+7ast, M.Malengele 10+10reb+1ast, J.Benjamin 7+6reb, P.Prins 7+1reb+2ast, J.Joseph 6+3reb
Norrort: B.Poehler 17+1reb+3ast, R.Elbelin-Edlund 17+2reb+1ast, T.Behnam 14+3reb+3ast, D.Musabasic 12+8reb, K.Teigland 9+8reb+10ast, E.Fransson 6+2reb+1ast

Marupes - Bologna 114-58

There was no surprise when Italian Bologna was crushed on the road by Latvian Marupes 114-58 on Thursday. The game without a history. Marupes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Bologna's 32. Marupes forced 22 Bologna turnovers and outrebounded them 43-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Marupes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bologna's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Marupes made 7 blocks. Forward Roberts Ciganskis (197-2006) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Verners Drava (-2006) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Marupes players scored in double figures. At the losing side Slovenian Alex Gustin (-2005) responded with 9 points and 7 rebounds and Luka Virant scored 11 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. Marupes will meet RIG Haga in the next round. Bologna will play against Rakvere and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bologna: M.Akmenlauks 12+3reb, L.Virant 11+4reb+2ast, A.Gustin 9+7reb+2ast, K.Baule 7+5reb, Z.Fisher 6+2reb, C.Evans 4+1ast
Marupes: R.Ciganskis 24+6reb+3ast, V.Drava 16+10reb, R.Jugans 15+4reb+2ast, J.Niedra 12+4reb+2ast, M.Kiops 11+2reb, M.Tebelis 9+2reb+1ast

Rakvere - RIG Haga 54-74

An exciting game was played in Rakvere. Swedish RIG Haga faced Estonian Rakvere. Guests from Norrkoping smashed host Rakvere 74-54. The game was mostly controlled by RIG Haga. Rakvere was better in third quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. RIG Haga dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rakvere's 14. RIG Haga forced 23 Rakvere turnovers and outrebounded them 54-32 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mahrcus Forlini (194-2008) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 8 rebounds. Prince Biose contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) answered with 15 points and Rasmus Laigu added 3 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Rakvere. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RIG Haga will play against Marupes at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rakvere will play against DSN in Riga to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Rakvere: K.Ristna 15+1reb+1ast, K.Andri Lillepuu 8+3reb+2ast, M.Kaasik 8, O.Vainult 7+4reb, R.Altmae 6+4reb+4ast, R.Laigu 3+10reb+2ast
RIG Haga: P.Biose 12+6reb+2ast, M.Forlini 10+8reb+3ast, I.Kamara 9+7reb, S.Smedjeback 7+5reb+1ast, A.Mohamed 7+7reb+1ast, D.Barkensjo 6+5reb

Bologna - DSN 65-69

No shocking result in a game when Latvian DSN defeated on the road Italian Bologna 69-65 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 69-65. DSN forced 19 Bologna turnovers. Strangely Bologna outrebounded DSN 61-37 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Pauls Niedra stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and Markuss Svikis chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Francesco Rosso responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 30 rebounds and Latvian swingman Markuss Akmenlauks (189-2007) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. DSN will meet at home Rakvere in the next round. Bologna will play against Rakvere and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bologna: M.Akmenlauks 22+5reb+3ast, F.Rosso 17+30reb+3ast, S.Severi 9+4reb+1ast, A.Gustin 6+8reb+3ast, L.Virant 5+3reb+1ast, E.Skruzkalns 4+2reb+1ast
DSN: P.Niedra 17+4reb+2ast, M.Svikis 14+7reb+1ast, M.Bergs 12+2reb+6ast, M.Kaufmanis 9+4reb+1ast, G.Krigers 7+8reb+3ast, R.Rupeiks 4+1reb

Norrort - BWC 76-54

Very expected game in Taby where British BWC was rolled over by Swedish Norrort 76-54 on Friday. The game without a history. Norrort led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Norrort forced 30 BWC turnovers. Lucas Frejborg (-2006) stepped up and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Norwegian forward Kristoffer Teigland (194-2006) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Joshua Sandy responded with 9 points and 12 rebounds and Toby Holmes scored 10 points and 8 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. Norrort will meet at home RIG Haga in the next round. BWC's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in London to the arena Sheffield.
Top scorers:
BWC: M.Sakine 10+7reb, T.Holmes 10+8reb+2ast, L.Bello 9+6reb+1ast, J.Sandy 9+12reb+1ast, H.Owen 6+4reb+2ast, S.Fearon 6+3reb+1ast
Norrort: L.Frejborg 24+5reb+1ast, E.Fransson 10+3reb, K.Teigland 8+8reb+7ast, B.Poehler 7+2reb+2ast, J.Ringmar 6+9reb+6ast, D.Musabasic 6+8reb+2ast

RIG Haga - Bologna 98-58

Very predictable result in Norrkoping where Swedish RIG Haga outscored Italian Bologna 98-58 on Friday. The game without a history. RIG Haga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. RIG Haga outrebounded Bologna 49-34 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. RIG Haga looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bologna's players. Forward Oscar Bunner (204-2008) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Tim Dahlin chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four RIG Haga players scored in double figures. At the losing side Slovenian Alex Gustin (-2005) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Kevin Baule scored 10 points and 7 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. RIG Haga will meet at home Marupes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bologna will play against Rakvere and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bologna: Z.Fisher 13+1reb+1ast, A.Gustin 11+8reb, K.Baule 10+7reb+1ast, M.Akmenlauks 9, F.Rosso 7+6reb, L.Virant 5+4reb+1ast
RIG Haga: O.Bunner 17+12reb+5ast, T.Dahlin 14+5reb+2ast, S.Smedjeback 14+4reb, J.Dumon 12+4reb+2ast, A.Mohamed 10+2ast, P.Biose 7+4reb+3ast

Sheffield - Norrort 61-73

The game in London was also quite interesting. Swedish Norrort played at the court of British Sheffield. Norrort defeated Sheffield 73-61 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Norrort. Sheffield managed to win second period 14-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Norrort made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Sheffield turnovers. Benjamin Poehler (-2005) stepped up and scored 17 points and 4 assists for the winners and Ruben Elbelin-Edlund (-2005) chipped in 17 points. At the losing side Portuguese forward Joao Prado (196-2008) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and David Wells scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Norrort will meet at home RIG Haga in the next round. Sheffield's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from London BWC.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: J.Prado 18+9reb+1ast, D.Wells 11+8reb+2ast, M.Zalavari 9+6reb+5ast, K.Bartholomew 6+3reb+1ast, D.Paymanfar 5+1reb+1ast, A.Cherenfant 5+5reb+1ast
Norrort: B.Poehler 17+3reb+4ast, R.Elbelin-Edlund 17+4reb+1ast, L.Frejborg 11+6reb+2ast, O.Westin 7+10reb, R.Haegerstrand 7+9reb+6ast, K.Alden 5+1reb+1ast

Hot Pepper - Sheffield 76-48

The game between closely ranked teams ended with British Sheffield's road loss to Dutch Hot Pepper 48-76 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Hot Pepper. Sheffield managed to win fourth quarter 15-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hot Pepper held Sheffield to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Hot Pepper forced 27 Sheffield turnovers and had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hot Pepper looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sheffield's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hot Pepper made 7 blocks. Jurian De Pater stepped up and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Bas Reefman chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Hot Pepper players scored in double figures. At the losing side Kaiden Bartholomew (193-2006) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals and David Wells scored 13 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. Hot Pepper will meet at home Marupes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sheffield's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from London BWC.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: K.Bartholomew 14+5reb+4ast, D.Wells 13+5reb+1ast, J.Prado 8+8reb+1ast, K.Talbot 3+6reb, A.Khan 2+3reb, C.Stoddart 2+1reb
Hot Pepper: J.De Pater 22+5reb+4ast, M.Malengele 11+8reb+1ast, J.Benjamin 10+6reb+1ast, B.Reefman 10+6reb+5ast, J.Joseph 5+1reb+1ast, P.Prins 4+2reb+4ast

BWC - Marupes 51-97

Everything went according to plan in London where Latvian Marupes outleveled British BWC 97-51 on Friday. The game without a history. Marupes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to BWC's 32. Marupes forced 29 BWC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by BWC's players. Forward Roberts Ciganskis (197-2006) stepped up and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) chipped in 14 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Marupes' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side Toby Holmes responded with 12 points and Mohamed Sakine scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Marupes will meet RIG Haga in the next round. BWC's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in London to the arena Sheffield.
Top scorers:
BWC: T.Holmes 12+4reb+3ast, S.Fearon 10+3reb, M.Sakine 9+7reb+1ast, J.Sandy 7+7reb, H.Owen 6+2reb+1ast, L.Bello 3+4reb+2ast
Marupes: R.Ciganskis 21+5reb+1ast, T.Ailis 20+4reb+1ast, J.Niedra 14+3reb+8ast, R.Jugans 9+3reb+3ast, V.Drava 9+3reb+2ast, R.Brants 8+3reb+1ast