Round 17 (Regular Season): Tivat hands first defeat to Vodno Skopje

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North Macedonian Vodno Skopje (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Montenegrin Tivat (4-0) 80-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vodno Skopje. The game was mostly controlled by Tivat. Vodno Skopje managed to win fourth quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tivat had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Vodno Skopje's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tivat made 11 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Marko Popovic (200-2009) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Andrija Lazovic chipped in 12 points and 15 rebounds. Andrej Noveski produced 25 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Tivat have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Vodno Skopje at the other side keeps the twelfth position with one game lost. They share it with 15 other teams.
Bulgarian Minyor can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Hungarian Honved (2-2) 59-55. Martin Tanev (-2009) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 12 rebounds. Aleksandur Aleksandrov contributed with 7 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Vilmos Veraszto answered with 9 points and 10 rebounds for Honved. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Minyor went down to 43th position due to points difference, which they share with Andu Sibiu. Honved at the other side dropped to the twenty eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 14 other teams.
Turkish Istanbul can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Romanian Atom (0-4) 87-62 on Sunday. Poyraz Narter stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Theodor Colomei responded with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Atom's coach gave up on the game allowing to play thirteen players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Istanbul went down to 45th position due to points difference, which they share with 19 other teams. It was Atom's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.

In the last two games of round 17 Andu Sibiu lost to undefeated Beko in Belgrade 77-81. Rio Maior was beaten by OASIS BA at home 66-70.



Beko - Andu Sibiu 81-77

There was no surprise in Belgrade where 8th ranked Romanian Andu Sibiu (1-2) was defeated by leader Serbian Beko (4-0) 81-77 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Andu Sibiu trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 14 after three quarters before a 24-10 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 77-81 at the end of the game. Beko forced 26 Andu Sibiu turnovers. Forward Jovan Bikic (200-2008) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners and Luka Cabrilo (-2008) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Beko players scored in double figures. Popa Radu responded with 18 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Erik Sledinchi scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Beko have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Andu Sibiu dropped to the 43th position with two games lost. They share it with Minyor.
Top scorers:
Beko: J.Bikic 19+6reb+7ast, L.Cabrilo 19+5reb+4ast, M.Krsmanovic 15+12reb+1ast, V.Maric 14+3reb+2ast, A.Stankovic 10+5reb, S.Lazic 3+4reb+1ast
Andu Sibiu: P.Radu 18+2reb+4ast, E.Sledinchi 16+2reb+1ast, A.Rotar 12+3reb, A.Toader 9+7reb, R.Herciu 6+6reb, S.Bacila 5+4reb+1ast

Rio Maior - OASIS BA 66-70

No shocking result in a game when twenty seventh ranked British OASIS BA (3-1) defeated on the road 44th ranked Portuguese Rio Maior (1-3) 70-66 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 4 points. OASIS BA forced 38 Rio Maior turnovers. Afolabi Oshikoya stepped up and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Khalid Taiwo chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Joao Rodriguese responded with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Andre Indjaiy scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Five Rio Maior players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. OASIS BA moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 15 other teams. Loser Rio Maior dropped to the 45th position with three games lost. They share it with 19 other teams.
Top scorers:
OASIS BA: A.Oshikoya 18+9reb, K.Taiwo 17+6reb+3ast, H.Obeng 16+4reb+5ast, A.Jones 8+3reb+1ast, L.Smith 7+1ast, M.Ndongala 3+1reb+1ast
Rio Maior: J.Rodriguese 16+9reb+4ast, W.Agostinho 10+3reb+1ast, L.Pinelo 10+1reb+1ast, A.Indjaiy 10+5reb+1ast, S.Vaz 10+2reb+2ast, M.Santos 4

Minyor - Honved 59-55

Bulgarian Minyor can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Hungarian Honved (2-2) 59-55. Honved was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 16-9 third quarter run of Minyor. Martin Tanev (-2009) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 12 rebounds. Aleksandur Aleksandrov contributed with 7 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Vilmos Veraszto answered with 9 points and 10 rebounds and Mihaly Poszgai added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Honved. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Minyor went down to 43th position due to points difference, which they share with Andu Sibiu. Honved at the other side dropped to the twenty eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Minyor: G.Dimov 12+2reb, C.Dyakovski 10+5ast, M.Tanev 9+12reb, D.Vasilev 8+8reb, I.Valentinov 8+1reb+5ast, A.Aleksandrov 7+8reb+2ast
Honved: D.Magyari 12+3reb+2ast, M.Poszgai 9+7reb+3ast, V.Veraszto 9+10reb+1ast, P.Eszenyi 7+6reb, L.Csorba 6+3reb+1ast, A.Nemeth 4+2reb

Istanbul - Atom 87-62

Turkish Istanbul can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Romanian Atom (0-4) 87-62 on Sunday. The game without a history. Istanbul led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Istanbul forced 29 Atom turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Istanbul looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Istanbul made 7 blocks. Poyraz Narter stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Eren Baytok chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Istanbul players scored in double figures. Theodor Colomei responded with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Matei Caciula scored 11 points and 5 assists. Atom's coach gave up on the game allowing to play thirteen players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Istanbul went down to 45th position due to points difference, which they share with 19 other teams. It was Atom's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Istanbul: P.Narter 22+5reb+2ast, E.Baytok 21+7reb+1ast, A.Saygi 16+4reb+4ast, S.Ozkazanc 15+4reb+8ast, E.Ozkarsli 5+4reb+2ast, N.Tever 4+2reb+1ast
Atom: T.Colomei 33+8reb+2ast, M.Caciula 11+4reb+5ast, D.Paun 8+2reb+1ast, S.Luchian 5+2reb+3ast, A.Pupeza 5+4reb+4ast, A.Oprea 0+3reb

Vodno Skopje - Tivat 66-80

North Macedonian Vodno Skopje (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Montenegrin Tivat (4-0) 80-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vodno Skopje. The game was mostly controlled by Tivat. Vodno Skopje managed to win fourth quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tivat had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Vodno Skopje's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tivat made 11 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Marko Popovic (200-2009) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Andrija Lazovic chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Four Tivat players scored in double figures. Andrej Noveski produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and Branko Kalenikov added 27 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Tivat have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Vodno Skopje at the other side keeps the twelfth position with one game lost. They share it with 15 other teams.
Top scorers:
Tivat: M.Popovic 23+9reb+6ast, N.Tesla 13+4reb+6ast, A.Lazovic 12+15reb, R.Rajkovic 12+3reb+2ast, D.Gulic 10+13reb, L.Zotti 6+3reb+11ast
Vodno Skopje: B.Kalenikov 27+7reb, A.Noveski 25+8reb+2ast, M.Sishovski 6+4reb+4ast, V.Eftimovski 2+3reb, D.Eftimovski 2+5reb, J.Lazarov 2+13reb+2ast