Round 22 (Regular Season): Borgomanero beat Elite Euro in a derby game

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Milano where 45th ranked Borgomanero outleveled host Elite Euro (1-7) 85-53. The game was mostly controlled by Borgomanero. Elite Euro managed to win fourth quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Borgomanero dominated on the defensive end, holding Elite Euro to just 7 points in first quarter. They also forced 22 Elite Euro turnovers. Swedish Sam Runnqvist (-2009) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Latvian Kristaps Petersons chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Eric Nwaofom produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Borgomanero went down to 65th position due to points difference, which they share with RIM Basket. Elite Euro lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the 68th place with seven games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Roma where fifth ranked Lanciano won against host Stella Azurra (4-4) 81-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stella Azurra. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese Seydina Sarr (200-2008) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Giulio Del Prete contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Spanish Nestor Vino (-2008) replied with 25 points and 4 assists for Stella Azurra. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Lanciano went down to 61th position due to points difference, which they share with Rising Stars and Self Made. Stella Azurra at the other side dropped to the 63th place with four games lost. They share the position with Elche and PlayMaker.
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Milano where top-ranked Modena edged host Elite Euro (1-7) 63-62. Giovanni Ficarelli scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Eric Nwaofom responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Modena went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Elite Euro lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the 68th place with seven games lost.

Rest of the games of round 22 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Modena was crushed by London Elite in a road game 69-50. Winless Urspring beat Stella Azurra at home 72-68. Elche was destroyed by Lanciano on the opponent's court 80-59. Borgomanero lost to undefeated Cantu in a home game 51-102. Lanciano recorded a loss to London Elite on the road 56-64. Winless Cantu lost to undefeated Urspring on its own court 69-72.
The best stats of 22th round was 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Flynn Brommer of Urspring.



Elite Euro - Borgomanero 53-85

The most interesting game of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Milano where 45th ranked Borgomanero outleveled host Elite Euro (1-7) 85-53. The game was mostly controlled by Borgomanero. Elite Euro managed to win fourth quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Borgomanero dominated on the defensive end, holding Elite Euro to just 7 points in first quarter. They also forced 22 Elite Euro turnovers. Swedish Sam Runnqvist (-2009) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Latvian Kristaps Petersons chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Eric Nwaofom produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Stepan Docekal added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Borgomanero went down to 65th position due to points difference, which they share with RIM Basket. Elite Euro lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the 68th place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Elite Euro: E.Nwaofom 11+13reb, T.Ghinassi 9+1reb, T.Bataniat 8+5reb+1ast, I.Mingardi 7+3reb+1ast, N.Weinhandl 7+5reb, S.Docekal 5+11reb
Borgomanero: S.Runnqvist 22+12reb+3ast, O.Berzins 11+5reb, N.Watson 10+6reb, I.Gravelsins 9+4reb+2ast, K.Petersons 9+7reb, C.Ata 8+2reb+3ast

London Elite - Modena 69-50

There was an upset when bottom-ranked Italian Modena (0-0) was crushed on the road by twenty ninth ranked British London Elite (4-3) 69-50 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by London Elite. Modena managed to win second period 13-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when London Elite won last quarter 21-4. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Modena to just 4 points in fourth quarter. London Elite forced 27 Modena turnovers and outrebounded them 43-22 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Scott Samarda scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and David Idowu chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Matteo Morini responded with 9 points and 5 rebounds and Giovanni Ficarelli scored 12 points. Modena's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. London Elite have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory London Elite went down to 62th position due to points difference. Loser Modena still keeps top with 0 game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Modena: G.Ficarelli 12+1reb+1ast, E.Neri 10, M.Morini 9+5reb, U.Fracassini 5+4reb, M.Franchini 4+2reb, N.Farioli 4+5reb+2ast
London Elite: S.Samarda 21+4reb+1ast, J.Otch 10+8reb+1ast, T.Safin 10+3reb+2ast, D.Idowu 9+12reb+1ast, T.Briscoe 9+8reb+1ast, C.Thomas 5+3reb

Urspring - Stella Azurra 72-68

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked German Urspring (0-0) defeated at home 17th ranked Italian Stella Azurra (4-4) 72-68 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 11 points after three quarters before their 27-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Urspring forced 20 Stella Azurra turnovers and outrebounded them 37-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. Latvian forward Rets Veinbergs (202-2008) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Luxembourg forward Mateo McSwain (193-2008) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Spanish Nestor Vino (-2008) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and Latvian guard Niklavs Veselovs (195-2008) scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Urspring went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Stella Azurra dropped to the 63th place with four games lost. They share the position with Elche and PlayMaker.
Top scorers:
Stella Azurra: N.Vino 19+1reb+4ast, N.Veselovs 16+1reb+1ast, M.Kesteris 9+6reb, B.Bosco 8+1reb, F.Mhiai 6+4reb, R.Buzguta 6+2reb+1ast
Urspring: M.McSwain 17+8reb+1ast, R.Veinbergs 15+11reb+1ast, F.Kraass 12+5reb, V.Nosek 7+4reb+2ast, J.Sogut 4, S.Rehling 4+1reb+1ast

Stella Azurra - Lanciano 73-81

One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Roma where fifth ranked Lanciano won against host Stella Azurra (4-4) 81-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stella Azurra. Stella Azurra was ahead by 7 points at the halftime before a 25-9 third quarter run of Lanciano. They also forced 25 Stella Azurra turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese Seydina Sarr (200-2008) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Giulio Del Prete contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Lanciano players scored in double figures. Spanish Nestor Vino (-2008) replied with 25 points and 4 assists and Latvian guard Niklavs Veselovs (195-2008) added 17 points in the effort for Stella Azurra. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Lanciano went down to 61th position due to points difference, which they share with Rising Stars and Self Made. Stella Azurra at the other side dropped to the 63th place with four games lost. They share the position with Elche and PlayMaker.
Top scorers:
Stella Azurra: N.Vino 25+3reb+4ast, N.Veselovs 17+2reb+3ast, B.Bosco 13+2reb+1ast, R.Buzguta 8+8reb, M.Kesteris 4+10reb, Y.Holland 2+3reb+1ast
Lanciano: S.Sarr 20+13reb+1ast, M.Ekhaguere 16+4reb, G.Del Prete 16+5reb+2ast, F.Giampaolo 12+2reb+3ast, A.Cinalli 7+2reb+2ast, N.Celocia 6+1ast

Lanciano - Elche 80-59

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Italian Lanciano and 17th ranked Spanish Elche had identical 4-3 record. This time Lanciano used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Elche 80-59 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Lanciano led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Lanciano forced 26 Elche turnovers. Tommaso D'Incecco scored 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Filipino guard Neo Celocia (172-2008) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Four Lanciano players scored in double figures. At the losing side Aitor Valencia (-2008) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Sebastian Staub scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Lanciano went down to 61th position due to points difference, which they share with Rising Stars and Self Made. Elche lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 63th place with four games lost. They share the position with Stella Azurra and PlayMaker.
Top scorers:
Elche: A.Valencia 16+7reb+1ast, L.Llabres 11+2reb+1ast, S.Staub 10+5reb, E.Malone 6+1reb+1ast, T.Jamnik 4+1reb+2ast, F.Valentino 3+1reb
Lanciano: T.D'Incecco 19+7reb, N.Celocia 15+1reb+3ast, A.Paolini 14+3reb+2ast, M.Ekhaguere 10+6reb+3ast, G.Del Prete 6+1reb, A.Cinalli 5+3reb

Elite Euro - Modena 62-63

One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. The game took place in Milano where top-ranked Modena edged host Elite Euro (1-7) 63-62. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 1 point. Modena forced 32 Elite Euro turnovers. Strangely Elite Euro outrebounded Modena 40-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. Giovanni Ficarelli scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and Nicolo Farioli chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Eric Nwaofom responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and Tommaso Ghinassi scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Modena went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Elite Euro lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the 68th place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Elite Euro: E.Nwaofom 17+16reb, T.Ghinassi 11+4reb+2ast, N.Weinhandl 10+1ast, S.De Simone 6, T.Bataniat 5+3reb, M.Caccavo 4+2reb+1ast
Modena: G.Ficarelli 16+4reb+2ast, M.Morini 12, R.Malavasi 9+4reb, N.Farioli 9+7reb+1ast, E.Neri 6, M.Falco 4

Borgomanero - Cantu 51-102

Very predictable result when top-ranked Cantu (0-0) outscored on the road 45th ranked Borgomanero (3-5) 102-51 on Saturday. The game without a history. Cantu 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 Borgomanero's 26. Cantu forced 28 Borgomanero turnovers. Christian Pozzi scored 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Filippo Fortis chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Cantu players scored in double figures. At the losing side Swedish Sam Runnqvist (-2009) responded with 9 points and 12 rebounds and Latvian Kristaps Petersons scored 12 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Cantu went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Borgomanero dropped to the 65th place with five games lost. They share the position with RIM Basket.
Top scorers:
Borgomanero: K.Petersons 12+8reb, I.Gravelsins 9+1reb+1ast, S.Runnqvist 9+12reb, O.Berzins 6+3reb+1ast, N.Watson 4+2reb, V.Urbonas 3+4reb
Cantu: C.Pozzi 22+9reb+5ast, C.Malano 11+3reb+1ast, R.Fossati 11+3reb, L.Rossi 11+3reb+1ast, S.Ventura 11+3reb+2ast, F.Fortis 10+6reb+1ast

London Elite - Lanciano 64-56

There was an upset when higher ranked Italian Lanciano (5-3) was defeated on the road by twenty ninth ranked British London Elite (4-3) 64-56 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 15 points after three quarters before their 27-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. London Elite forced 21 Lanciano turnovers and outrebounded them 63-28 including a 23-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Anton Safin had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and David Idowu chipped in 10 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four London Elite players scored in double figures. At the losing side Giulio Del Prete responded with 18 points and Federico Giampaolo scored 16 points. Lanciano's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. London Elite have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory London Elite went down to 62th position due to points difference. Loser Lanciano dropped to the 61th place with three games lost. They share the position with Rising Stars and Self Made.
Top scorers:
Lanciano: G.Del Prete 18+4reb+3ast, F.Giampaolo 16+2reb, T.D'Incecco 7+2reb+1ast, N.Celocia 6+5reb, V.Weschenfelder 4+2reb, A.Cinalli 2+2reb+1ast
London Elite: A.Safin 17+16reb+3ast, S.Samarda 14+6reb, T.Safin 13+5reb, D.Idowu 10+14reb+1ast, C.Thomas 6+10reb, J.Otch 4+8reb+1ast

Cantu - Urspring 69-72

There was a small surprise when top-ranked German Urspring (0-0) edged on the road winless Italian Cantu (0-0) 72-69 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cantu was trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 22-18 charge of Urspring, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 23 Cantu turnovers. Czech forward Vaclav Nosek (201-2008) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Rets Veinbergs (202-2008) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Urspring players scored in double figures. At the losing side Simone Ventura responded with 25 points and 4 steals and Luca Rossi scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Urspring went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Cantu.
Top scorers:
Cantu: S.Ventura 25+2reb+2ast, L.Rossi 15+8reb+1ast, R.Fossati 10+1reb, F.Fortis 9+7reb, C.Pozzi 4+2reb+2ast, C.Malano 3+1reb
Urspring: V.Nosek 20+6reb, M.McSwain 17+6reb+1ast, F.Brommer 13+6reb+5ast, R.Veinbergs 11+12reb+1ast, F.Kraass 4+3reb, O.Fenger 3+2reb+2ast