Round 28 (Regular Season): #1 Svincolati is defeated by Jesi

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Svincolati (7-1) against eleventh ranked Jesi on Saturday night. Jesi were defeated by Jesi 79-63. Jesi trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-63. Jesi dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Svincolati's 34. Worth to mention a great performance of Jacques Egbende who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Niccolo Gubinelli who added 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Christian Lucia responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jesi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Svincolati. Jesi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Svincolati will play against Evo Sports (#48) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a loss of Italian Vis Basket (1-3) against 39th ranked British Sheffield (4-4) on Saturday night. Vis Basket was defeated by Sheffield 76-62. The winners were led by Kelvin Talbot who scored that evening 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Michael Aleksandrov supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by Luka Galbisani did not help to save the game for Vis Basket. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sheffield moved-up to 38th place, which they share with 6 other teams. Vis Basket at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Sheffield will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vis Basket will play on the road against Amicii in Pitesti to get more than just one victory in their record.
Very important is a loss of VKM 2 (3-1) against fifteenth ranked Plunges (6-2) on Saturday night. VKM 2 was defeated by Plunges in a tough game 71-76. Gabrielius Peciulis fired a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Nojus Barcys produced 24 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. VKM 2's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Plunges went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser VKM 2 dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Plunges will meet Spars (#55) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. VKM 2 will play against Valur (#51) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 28: Jugla was destroyed by VKM 2 79-53. Spars unfortunately lost to ToPo 71-77. OASIS BA was rolled over Pardubice 34-61. A.Kraukla/VEF was crushed by Sokud/Kalev 73-100. Evo Sports were beaten by DLang 60-50. Jugla lost to Plunges 75-88. DLang unfortunately lost to OASIS BA 83-88. Scafati lost to Latvian defending champion Spars 57-87. A.Kraukla/VEF was defeated by Valur 86-91. Evo Sports beat Vis Basket 86-73. Winless Amicii was destroyed by Jesi 77-49.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 19 rebounds by Armaan Wagley of Evo Sports.



VKM 2 - Jugla 79-53

Very expected game when 74th ranked Latvian Jugla (2-6) was crushed by Lithuanian VKM 2 (3-1) 79-53 on Saturday. VKM 2 trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-53. VKM 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Jugla's 30 and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game, while Jugla only scored five points from the stripe. VKM 2 forced 20 Jugla turnovers and outrebounded them 50-25 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rokas Cibulskas fired 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ignas Silanskas chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Four VKM 2 players scored in double figures. VKM 2's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Nikolass Mazurs produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and Toms Silis added 14 points respectively for lost side. Despite that victory VKM 2 went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Jugla lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 41th place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. VKM 2 will meet Valur (#51) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jugla will play against Scafati (#25) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
VKM 2: R.Cibulskas 16+9reb, M.Mikenas 12+5reb, G.Komparskas 11+4reb+1ast, T.Vaskevicius 10+5reb, I.Silanskas 9+6reb+3ast, A.Makaraitis 6+4reb+1ast
Jugla: T.Silis 14+3ast, N.Mazurs 11+7reb+1ast, R.Sabulis 7+1reb, R.Sergejevs 7+3reb+1ast, K.Farnasts 6+2reb, A.Kamins 5+8reb

Spars - ToPo 71-77

There was a surprise result when 62th ranked Finnish ToPo (2-6) defeated higher ranked Latvian Spars (3-5) 77-71 on Saturday. ToPo was tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. They also forced 22 Spars turnovers. Strangely Spars outrebounded ToPo 54-36 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kaius Kukkonen fired 24 points for the winners. Otto Kantero chipped in 14 points and 6 steals. Kristofers Cincius produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and Matiss Silins (-2008) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. ToPo moved-up to 41th place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Latvian champion Spars dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. ToPo will meet A.Kraukla/VEF (#85) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Spars will play against Plunges (#53) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ToPo: K.Kukkonen 24+3reb, O.Kantero 14+3reb+3ast, O.Saarinen 10+2reb+1ast, S.Sakala 8+7reb+4ast, P.Jaakko Sallanen 7+5reb+2ast, L.Antila 5+1reb+2ast
Spars: J.Miluzs 15+2reb+1ast, M.Silins 14+7reb+1ast, K.Cincius 10+17reb+2ast, K.Nolendorfs 7+1reb, E.Barbans 5+7reb, K.Cernuho 5+4reb

Pardubice - OASIS BA 61-34

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twenty eighth ranked Czech Pardubice and 36th ranked British OASIS BA had identical 4-3 record. This time Pardubice rolled over the opponent London 61-34 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Pardubice. OASIS BA managed to win third quarter 17-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pardubice dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS BA to just 5 points in second and fourth quarters and to 12 points in first half. Pardubice dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to OASIS BA's 22. Pardubice forced 24 OASIS BA turnovers. Stepan Horak fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Michael Skoda chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. Hayden Obeng (-2007) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and Afolabi Oshikoya added 6 points and 12 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. Pardubice (5-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser OASIS BA dropped to the 38th position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Pardubice will meet DLang (#47) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. OASIS BA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: S.Horak 21+7reb+1ast, J.Blasko 9+1reb, D.Suchomel 9+3reb+1ast, M.Skoda 8+7reb, T.Mica 6+4reb+1ast, V.Hamacek 4+2reb+1ast
OASIS BA: H.Obeng 10+9reb, A.Oshikoya 6+12reb+1ast, M.Ndongala 5+3reb+1ast, J.Kisuka 4+3reb, Z.Howard 3+1ast, L.Smith 2+4reb

A.Kraukla/VEF - Sokud/Kalev 73-100

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 40th ranked Estonian Sokud/Kalev and 60th ranked Latvian A.Kraukla/VEF had identical 3-4 record. This time Sokud/Kalev outscored the opponent Kalev 100-73 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Sokud/Kalev. A.Kraukla/VEF managed to win third quarter 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sokud/Kalev forced 33 A.Kraukla/VEF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Robert Valma (-2008) fired 26 points, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Joonatan Tartu (-2008) chipped in 29 points. Four Sokud/Kalev players scored in double figures. Italian Ernests Posums produced 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Latvian Miks Pfeifers added 14 points 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. Sokud/Kalev (4-4) moved-up to 38th place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser A.Kraukla/VEF dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Sokud/Kalev will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. A.Kraukla/VEF will play against ToPo (#57) in Helsinki and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sokud/Kalev: J.Tartu 29+4reb+1ast, R.Valma 26+2reb+7ast, K.Karming 17+7reb+3ast, E.Jurin 14+5reb+3ast, R.Lepp 6+2reb, R.Ploomipuu 4+2reb+8ast
A.Kraukla/VEF: E.Posums 22+5reb+2ast, M.Pfeifers 14+4reb, I.Gravelsins 10+1reb+1ast, E.Mezinskis 8+3reb+5ast, O.Berzins 7+1reb+2ast, H.Dzenis 4+8reb+5ast

DLang - Evo Sports 60-50

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 41th ranked British Evo Sports' (3-5) loss to 40th ranked Swiss DLang (3-5) 50-60 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by DLang. Evo Sports managed to win fourth quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. DLang had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Arnaud Bazu fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Hafliger Fanakama chipped in 7 points and 11 rebounds. Adam Jan produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Qatari Aodhan Burness added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. DLang moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 11 other teams including defeated Evo Sports. DLang will meet Pardubice (#61) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Evo Sports will play against Svincolati (#44) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
DLang: A.Bazu 25+13reb, K.Harba 9+4reb+1ast, H.Fanakama 7+11reb+1ast, E.Sunj 7+6reb+1ast, N.Ozenne 4+2reb+4ast, N.Davis 4+6reb
Evo Sports: A.Jan 16+15reb+2ast, A.Burness 12+5reb+1ast, P.Cruz 8+6reb, A.Badr 6+5reb, F.Goncalves 3, J.Menton 2

Jesi - Svincolati 79-63

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Svincolati (7-1) against eleventh ranked Jesi on Saturday night. Jesi were defeated by Jesi 79-63. Jesi trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-63. Jesi dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Svincolati's 34. Worth to mention a great performance of Jacques Egbende who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Niccolo Gubinelli who added 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Christian Lucia responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Giorgio Alioto scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jesi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Svincolati. Jesi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Svincolati will play against Evo Sports (#48) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Jesi: J.Egbende 21+16reb, E.Tamiozzo 17+2reb, N.Gubinelli 10+10reb+1ast, M.Loccioni 8+3reb+6ast, M.Cacciamani 8, L.Giannattasio 6+6reb
Svincolati: C.Lucia 14+7reb, G.Alioto 13+4reb+2ast, A.Pistoia 8+5reb+1ast, A.Ruiz 8+5reb, F.Aiello 8+4reb, E.Aliprandi 6+4reb

Jugla - Plunges 75-88

No shocking result in a game when fifteenth ranked Lithuanian Plunges (6-2) won against 74th ranked Latvian Jugla (2-6) 88-75 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Plunges. Jugla managed to win second period 25-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Plunges dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jugla's 36. Guard Gabrielius Peciulis (190-2008) fired a double-double by scoring 32 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Jokubas Draksas chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Plunges players scored in double figures. Plunges' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Nikolass Mazurs produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and Raivo Sabulis added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Plunges went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Jugla lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 41th place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Plunges will meet Spars (#55) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jugla will play against Scafati (#25) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Plunges: G.Peciulis 32+18reb+3ast, J.Draksas 16+7reb+2ast, M.Motuzis 13+3reb, J.Brackus 10+6reb, G.Vaicekauskas 7+4reb+1ast, T.Rimkus 7+2reb
Jugla: N.Mazurs 12+9reb+2ast, K.Farnasts 12+1ast, R.Sergejevs 11+2reb, R.Sabulis 9+5reb+2ast, E.Kalnins 9+5reb, T.Silis 7+2reb+4ast

Vis Basket - Sheffield 62-76

Very important is a loss of Italian Vis Basket (1-3) against 39th ranked British Sheffield (4-4) on Saturday night. Vis Basket was defeated by Sheffield 76-62. The game was mostly controlled by Sheffield. Vis Basket was better in third quarter 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sheffield dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Vis Basket's 24. Sheffield forced 21 Vis Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 51-31 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Kelvin Talbot who scored that evening 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Michael Aleksandrov supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by Luka Galbisani did not help to save the game for Vis Basket. Giovanni Mandar added 13 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sheffield moved-up to 38th place, which they share with 6 other teams. Vis Basket at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Sheffield will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vis Basket will play on the road against Amicii in Pitesti to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: K.Talbot 16+9reb, M.Aleksandrov 11+9reb, H.Butler 10+2reb+1ast, A.Munier 8+2reb, D.McCormack 7+8reb, O.Creary 7+2reb+2ast
Vis Basket: L.Galbisani 22+8reb+2ast, G.Mandar 13+3reb+2ast, M.Gleid 10+6reb, K.Mgeladze 4+2reb+1ast, L.Caroe 4+2reb, F.Concettino 3+2reb

OASIS BA - DLang 88-83 OT

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 36th ranked British OASIS BA and 40th ranked Swiss DLang had identical 3-4 record. This time OASIS BA beat the opponent Lausanne 88-83 on Saturday night. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. OASIS BA was tied at the half and again at the end of regular time. But they managed to win overtime period 17-12. OASIS BA forced 31 DLang turnovers and had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hayden Obeng (-2007) fired 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Khalid Taiwo chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Hungarian Emir Sunj produced 14 points and 9 rebounds and Arnaud Bazu added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four OASIS BA and five DLang players scored in double figures. Despite that victory OASIS BA went down to 38th position due to points difference, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser DLang dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. OASIS BA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. DLang will play against Pardubice (#61) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
OASIS BA: H.Obeng 22+8reb+5ast, M.Ndongala 18+4reb+3ast, K.Taiwo 16+10reb, J.Kisuka 13+4reb, A.Oshikoya 7+8reb+1ast, Z.Howard 5+2reb
DLang: A.Bazu 16+8reb+1ast, N.Ozenne 16+1reb+4ast, L.Magnenat 14+1reb, E.Sunj 14+9reb+3ast, H.Fanakama 10+5reb+1ast, B.Rees 5+2reb

Scafati - Spars 57-87

Very predictable result when 42th ranked Latvian Spars (3-5) smashed 75th ranked Italian Scafati (1-7) 87-57 on Saturday. The game without a history. Spars led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 21 Scafati turnovers. Klavs Cernuho fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jekabs Graudins (-2009) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. Spars' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Christian Darrigo produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Lorenzo Toro added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Defending Latvian champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 11 other teams. Scafati lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Spars will meet Plunges (#53) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Scafati will play against Jugla (#56) in Riga and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Spars: J.Graudins 23+1reb+4ast, J.Miluzs 20+2reb+3ast, K.Cernuho 19+7reb+3ast, K.Cincius 7+7reb+2ast, K.Nolendorfs 5+6reb, D.Brusevics 4+4reb+2ast
Scafati: L.Toro 18+10reb, C.Darrigo 15+11reb+3ast, D.Cerchia 9+6reb+1ast, R.Mormile 9+3reb, L.Esposito 6+6reb, A.De Luca 0

Valur - A.Kraukla/VEF 91-86

Not a big story in a game when 60th ranked Latvian A.Kraukla/VEF (3-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Icelandic Valur (7-1) 91-86 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Valur trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-86. Valur dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to A.Kraukla/VEF's 36. Pall Einarsson fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Benoni Andrason chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Latvian Miks Pfeifers produced 29 points and Latvian Oto Berzins added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valur have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-1 record, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser A.Kraukla/VEF dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Valur will meet league's second-placed VKM 2 in the next round and it may be the game of the week. A.Kraukla/VEF will play against ToPo (#57) in Helsinki and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valur: P.Einarsson 20+12reb+2ast, E.Einarsson 17+1reb, B.Andrason 17+6reb+4ast, S.Traustason 11+5reb+4ast, G.Agustsson 9+6reb+2ast, S.Geirsson 8+5reb+1ast
A.Kraukla/VEF: M.Pfeifers 29+2reb+2ast, O.Berzins 17+7reb+1ast, E.Posums 14+6reb+1ast, I.Gravelsins 12+4reb+1ast, M.Sulcs 4+1reb, H.Dzenis 4+13reb+3ast

Plunges - VKM 2 76-71

Very important is a loss of VKM 2 (3-1) against fifteenth ranked Plunges (6-2) on Saturday night. VKM 2 was defeated by Plunges in a tough game 71-76. Guard Gabrielius Peciulis (190-2008) fired a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Jokubas Draksas chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Nojus Barcys produced 24 points and 6 rebounds and Ignas Silanskas added 15 points respectively for lost side. VKM 2's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Plunges went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser VKM 2 dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Plunges will meet Spars (#55) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. VKM 2 will play against Valur (#51) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Plunges: G.Peciulis 26+14reb+10ast, J.Draksas 22+6reb+2ast, J.Brackus 14+4reb+1ast, G.Vaicekauskas 8+8reb+1ast, M.Motuzis 6+2reb+1ast, D.Jonkus 0
VKM 2: N.Barcys 24+6reb, I.Silanskas 15+4reb+3ast, M.Mikenas 7+4reb+1ast, L.Cijunaitis 6+1reb+2ast, T.Vaskevicius 5+1reb, R.Cibulskas 5+3reb+1ast

Evo Sports - Vis Basket 86-73

There was a surprise result when 41th ranked British Evo Sports (3-5) beat higher ranked Italian Vis Basket (1-3) 86-73 on Saturday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Evo Sports's pressure prevailed and they won that period 28-18 extending their advantage to 13 points. Evo Sports forced 26 Vis Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 55-38 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Armaan Wagley fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Adam Jan chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four Evo Sports players scored in double figures. Giovanni Mandar produced 21 points and Luca Caroe added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Evo Sports moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Vis Basket still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Evo Sports will meet Svincolati (#44) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vis Basket will play against Amicii (#50) in Pitesti and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Evo Sports: P.Cruz 21+6reb, A.Wagley 16+19reb, A.Jan 15+10reb+3ast, A.Burness 12+6reb+4ast, T.Stephen 7+5reb+1ast, A.Badr 7+5reb+1ast
Vis Basket: G.Mandar 21+3reb, L.Caroe 17+5reb, K.Mgeladze 13+4reb+2ast, M.Gleid 7+12reb, E.Pirrone 5+1reb, F.Concettino 4+2reb

Jesi - Amicii 77-49

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Romanian Amicii (0-8) was outplayed by eleventh ranked Italian Jesi (7-1) 77-49 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Jesi. Amicii managed to win third quarter 14-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Jesi dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Amicii's 36. They outrebounded Amicii 49-31 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lorenzo Giannattasio fired 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Achille Fiorentino chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Jesi players scored in double figures. Vlad Anuta produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and Tudor Vlasie added 12 points 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. Jesi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Amicii still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with TalTech and Drive Acad.. Jesi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Amicii will play against the league's leader Vis Basket (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jesi: L.Giannattasio 15+6reb+4ast, A.Fiorentino 13+6reb, M.Morino 13+5reb, N.Gubinelli 11+1reb+1ast, M.Cacciamani 8+2reb, J.Egbende 5+3reb+1ast
Amicii: T.Vlasie 12+3reb, V.Anuta 9+7reb+1ast, C.Badiceanu 8+2reb, A.Tomescu 7+5reb+1ast, V.Grigorescu 5+2reb+2ast, R.Mateescu 4+6reb+1ast