Round 9 (Regular Season): Marupes beat BS Riga by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh-ranked BS Riga (6-2) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Marupes (11-1) on Sunday. Marupes managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of BS Riga. Marupes trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 22-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Marupes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to BS Riga's 34. They outrebounded BS Riga 37-20 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) who led his team to a victory with 27 points. Forward Toms Ailis (197-2006) contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Renars Jasans (192-2007) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for BS Riga. Marupes have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Despite that victory Marupes went down to twelfth position due to points difference. BS Riga at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with two games lost. They share the position with Levice.
Very important is a loss of Hungarian Veszprem (1-3) against eighth ranked Slovakian Levice (6-2) on Saturday night. Veszprem unexpectedly was defeated by 112-118. Forward Julius Matusek (200-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks for the winners and Michal Lipovsky chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Attila Kocsis (180-2003) with a double-double by scoring 52 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Levice. Despite that victory Levice went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with BS Riga. Veszprem at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Very important is a loss of Hungarian Veszprem (1-3) against 36th ranked Swedish Kvarnby (3-5) on Sunday night. Veszprem was defeated by Kvarnby 87-73. Villiam Nesser nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Attila Kocsis came up with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for Veszprem in the defeat. Veszprem's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kvarnby moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Veszprem dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Northfleet was smashed by Inter 101-45. Levice won against Obudai 82-66. Hamburg managed to outperform NABA 73-63. Stiinta rolled over Moulton 98-69. Basket Beats were crushed by Ischia 91-58. Inter smashed Ancona 88-65. NABA was destroyed by London Lions 90-56. Kvarnby unfortunately lost to Honved 75-91. Hamburg managed to beat Moulton 67-59. Ancona was defeated by Stiinta 52-62. Basket Beats were beaten by Obudai 71-57. Honved destroyed Levice 93-63. Keila KK was outscored by Falcon 81-58. Rustavi recorded a loss to Audentese 66-68. Ischia was crushed by Honved 102-46.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Giorgi Gogoladze of Rustavi.



Inter B. - Northfleet 101-45

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Slovakian Inter (7-1) crushed 24th ranked British Northfleet (3-5) 101-45 on Saturday. The game without a history. Inter led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Northfleet to just 5 points in fourth quarter. Inter dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Northfleet's 22. Inter forced 29 Northfleet turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Northfleet's players. Pavle Mugosa nailed 20 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Robert Hudec (191-2005) accounted for 21 points. Four Inter B. players scored in double figures. German David Okaeben (-2005) came up with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Harrison King (-2007) added 13 points respectively for Northfleet in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Inter. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stiinta and Norrort. Northfleet lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Inter B.: R.Hudec 21+3reb+3ast, P.Mugosa 20+2reb+7ast, R.Ondrus 18+2reb+6ast, B.Randuska 10+3reb+2ast, A.Pukancik 6+2reb+2ast, M.Minarovjech 6+5reb+1ast
Northfleet: H.King 13+3reb+1ast, D.Okaeben 12+5reb+2ast, J.Amilegbe 8+4reb, J.Castro 4, C.Kirby 3+2reb, T.Bonsu 3+3reb+2ast

Levice - Obudai 82-66

Very expected game when 37th ranked Hungarian Obudai (3-5) lost to eighth ranked Slovakian Levice (6-2) 66-82 on Saturday. The game without a history. Levice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Levice outrebounded Obudai 48-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Forward Julius Matusek (200-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Michal Lipovsky accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Levice players scored in double figures. Gergo Hidvegi came up with 12 points and guard Attila Lehoczki (184-2006) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Obudai in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Levice. Despite that victory Levice went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with BS Riga. Loser Obudai dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Levice: J.Matusek 27+13reb, M.Lipovsky 15+5reb, A.Hainz 12+2reb+2ast, Y.Yakusen 10+4reb+4ast, M.Valent 5+1reb+3ast, L.Laudar 3+1reb+1ast
Obudai: G.Hidvegi 12+4reb+3ast, B.Horvath 9+3reb, D.Patai 9+3reb+1ast, A.Jarkas 8+1reb, D.Lugossy 8+2reb+2ast, A.Lehoczki 8+7reb

NABA - Hamburg 63-73

Very predictable result when fifth ranked German Hamburg (8-4) won against 43th ranked Irish NABA (1-7) 73-63 on Saturday. Hamburg trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 27-8 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Hamburg forced 20 NABA turnovers and outrebounded them 50-32 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Amadou Lome (200-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side and Jan-Philip Richert (-2005) accounted for 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Irish Aivaras Buzas came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Finnish forward Ivan Grauberg (201-2006) added 17 points respectively for NABA in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Hamburg went down to 38th position due to points difference. NABA lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Keila KK and OASIS.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: A.Lome 22+22reb+1ast, J.Richert 20+4reb+5ast, V.Eric 12+6reb, O.Radivojevic 7+4reb+3ast, F.Schlecht 6+9reb+1ast, A.Gijni 3
NABA: A.Buzas 24+13reb+2ast, I.Grauberg 17+4reb+1ast, T.Abioye 5+3reb+1ast, M.Paddy 5+6reb+1ast, A.Ridwhan 5+1reb+5ast, E.Cole 4+1reb+1ast

Stiinta - Moulton 98-69

Not a big story in a game when 23th ranked British Moulton (3-5) was outscored by eighth ranked Romanian Stiinta (7-1) 98-69 on Saturday. Stiinta outrebounded Moulton 47-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. Guard David Orbulescu-Matesescu (186-2006, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 25 points and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Stefan Raicu (198-2006) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Stiinta players scored in double figures. Vadim Creanga came up with 21 points and guard Emmanuel Hezekiel (195-2006) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Moulton in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Stiinta. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Inter and Norrort. Moulton lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Stiinta: D.Orbulescu-Matesescu 25+4reb+7ast, A.Tache 15+5reb+2ast, S.Raicu 12+10reb+1ast, S.Petrescu 11+6reb+1ast, A.Mirea 8+7reb, R.Polizu 6+2reb+1ast
Moulton: V.Creanga 21+2reb+2ast, E.Hezekiel 12+8reb+4ast, D.Jokulis 12+3reb, H.Weatherston 8+1reb+1ast, D.Dominici 5+1ast, L.Holloway 3+3reb+1ast

Ischia - Basket Beats 91-58

Everything went according to plan when twenty fourth ranked Italian Ischia (3-5) outplayed 38th ranked Hungarian Basket Beats (2-14) 91-58 on Saturday. The game without a history. Ischia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Ischia forced 29 Basket Beats turnovers. Hungarian Zsombor Szentgyorgyi nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Austrian guard Tyron Unger (190-2006) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Five Ischia players scored in double figures. Toure Mohamed came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and forward Levente Irk (193-2006) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Basket Beats in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ischia moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Basket Beats lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the 52th position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ischia: Z.Szentgyorgyi 19+6reb, T.Unger 16+6reb+3ast, V.Vucetic 13+6reb+1ast, C.De Rosa 13+3reb+1ast, V.Damgren 11+2reb+1ast, T.Antolini 6+1reb
Basket Beats: T.Mohamed 16+11reb, T.Nagy 12+6reb+2ast, L.Irk 12+10reb+1ast, Z.Abram 6+3reb, A.Torzsok 5+4reb, M.Stewart 2+5reb+1ast

Veszprem - Levice 112-118

Very important is a loss of Hungarian Veszprem (1-3) against eighth ranked Slovakian Levice (6-2) on Saturday night. Veszprem unexpectedly was defeated by 112-118. Veszprem was ahead by 7 points after three quarters before a 29-22 charge of Levice, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 23 Veszprem turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Veszprem's players. Levice brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Forward Julius Matusek (200-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks for the winners and Michal Lipovsky chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Attila Kocsis (180-2003) with a double-double by scoring 52 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Gergo Valko scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Levice and four Veszprem players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Levice. Despite that victory Levice went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with BS Riga. Veszprem at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Levice: M.Lipovsky 27+9reb+2ast, J.Matusek 26+10reb+3ast, L.Kulcar 25+3reb+7ast, Y.Yakusen 19+6reb+7ast, A.Hainz 12+7reb+8ast, A.Kasa 3+1reb
Veszprem: A.Kocsis 52+15reb+4ast, M.Hrab 18+7reb, G.Valko 12+6reb+9ast, B.Safran 10+9reb+1ast, J.Nyari 6+3reb, K.Putz 4+3reb

Inter B. - Ancona 88-65

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Italian Ancona (4-3) was outleveled by seventh ranked Slovakian Inter (7-1) 88-65 on Saturday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Inter's pressure prevailed and they won that period 26-8 extending their advantage to 23 points. Inter outrebounded Ancona 54-26 including a 24-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Robert Hudec (191-2005) nailed 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Richard Ondrus (188-2006) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Inter B. players scored in double figures. Federico Zecchi came up with 19 points and Hungarian Filippo Papale added 11 points respectively for Ancona in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Inter. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stiinta and Norrort. Loser Ancona dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with London Lions.
Top scorers:
Inter B.: R.Hudec 27+6reb, R.Ondrus 20+6reb+1ast, B.Randuska 16+6reb+2ast, M.Minarovjech 12+12reb+3ast, A.Pukancik 4+1reb+2ast, V.Durecko 4+9reb+6ast
Ancona: F.Zecchi 19+4reb+1ast, F.Papale 11+3reb+1ast, G.Rocchegiani 8+3reb+2ast, M.Solinas 7+1reb, S.Agbegninou 6+2reb+1ast, D.Poggesi 5+1reb+1ast

London Lions - NABA 90-56

No shocking result in a game when twenty second ranked British London Lions (4-3) crushed 43th ranked Irish NABA (1-7) 90-56 on Saturday. The game without a history. London Lions led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to NABA's 30. London Lions forced 22 NABA turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tyresse Mensah nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Ocean Brobbey accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds. Atoro Ridwhan came up with 29 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Irish Aivaras Buzas added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for NABA in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for London Lions. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ancona. NABA lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Keila KK and OASIS.
Top scorers:
London Lions: T.Mensah 23+12reb+2ast, O.Brobbey 17+10reb+2ast, D.Dacosta 15+6reb+4ast, C.James 9+3reb+2ast, R.Haynes 9+1reb+3ast, R.Buckle 6+1reb
NABA: A.Ridwhan 29+1reb+1ast, A.Buzas 14+6reb+2ast, R.Darragh 7+1ast, I.Grauberg 2+6reb+2ast, J.Herkus 2+3reb, E.Cole 2+6reb+1ast

Kvarnby - Honved 75-91

Very expected game when 36th ranked Swedish Kvarnby (3-5) lost to twenty third ranked Hungarian Honved (5-2) 75-91 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Honved. Kvarnby managed to win second period 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Honved forced 25 Kvarnby turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Balazs Markus (190-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Gabor Sziegl (179) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Honved players scored in double figures. Honved's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Villiam Nesser (-2007) came up with 20 points and Arvid Liljeberg (-2006) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively for Kvarnby in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Honved. Despite that victory Honved went down to 47th position due to points difference. Loser Kvarnby dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Honved: B.Markus 23+14reb+1ast, B.Lorincz 16+5reb+1ast, G.Sziegl 12+6reb+12ast, M.Kiss-Puskar 10+5reb+2ast, T.Barath 9+2reb+3ast, B.Lestyak 8+3reb+1ast
Kvarnby: V.Nesser 20+3reb, M.Hellstrom 13+3reb+1ast, A.Liljeberg 11+1reb+7ast, E.Selin 9+3reb+2ast, E.Svendsen 8+7reb+2ast, F.Giotas 6+4reb

Moulton - Hamburg 59-67

Very predictable result when fifth ranked German Hamburg (8-4) won against 23th ranked British Moulton (3-5) 67-59 on Sunday. Hamburg took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Moulton won third quarter 21-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Center Amadou Lome (200-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and Finley Schlecht (-2006) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Emmanuel Hezekiel (195-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and Tom Bates added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Moulton in the defeat. Moulton's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Hamburg went down to 38th position due to points difference. Moulton lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: F.Schlecht 21+5reb, A.Lome 17+16reb+3ast, H.Frimpong 10+4reb+1ast, V.Eric 9+7reb, J.Richert 4+3reb+2ast, O.Radivojevic 3+4reb+3ast
Moulton: E.Hezekiel 15+15reb+1ast, D.Choi 10+2reb+1ast, T.Bates 9+7reb+1ast, H.Weatherston 7+1reb, A.Memoli 6+4reb+2ast, K.Goodliffe 5+6reb

Kvarnby - Veszprem 87-73

Very important is a loss of Hungarian Veszprem (1-3) against 36th ranked Swedish Kvarnby (3-5) on Sunday night. Veszprem was defeated by Kvarnby 87-73. The game was mostly controlled by Kvarnby. Veszprem managed to win third quarter 22-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kvarnby forced 19 Veszprem turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Villiam Nesser (-2007) nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Milton Hellstrom (-2007) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Kvarnby players scored in double figures. Point guard Attila Kocsis (180-2003) came up with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals and Gergo Valko added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Veszprem in the defeat. Veszprem's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kvarnby moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Veszprem dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Kvarnby: V.Nesser 23+5reb+1ast, M.Hellstrom 21+5reb+2ast, E.Svendsen 14+4reb+3ast, M.Mayele 12+8reb+1ast, A.Liljeberg 6+7reb+4ast, E.Selin 6+8reb+7ast
Veszprem: B.Safran 17+7reb, A.Kocsis 16+9reb+8ast, G.Valko 11+11reb+4ast, M.Scheff 9+5reb+1ast, M.Hrab 9+10reb+1ast, J.Nyari 7+6reb+3ast

Ancona - Stiinta 52-62

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Italian Ancona (4-3) lost to eighth ranked Romanian Stiinta (7-1) 52-62 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Stiinta. Ancona managed to win third quarter 16-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Stiinta held Ancona to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Ancona 48-32 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard David Orbulescu-Matesescu (186-2006, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward David Banica (195-2005) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Matteo Stroppa came up with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Hungarian Filippo Papale added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Ancona in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Stiinta. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Inter and Norrort. Loser Ancona dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with London Lions.
Top scorers:
Stiinta: D.Orbulescu-Matesescu 13+8reb+4ast, D.Banica 11+7reb+1ast, A.Tache 11+5reb+3ast, A.Mirea 6+5reb+2ast, M.Vlad 6+2reb+1ast, S.Petrescu 6+7reb
Ancona: M.Stroppa 10+5reb+2ast, F.Papale 8+6reb+2ast, F.Coen 8+6reb, F.Zecchi 6+7reb+2ast, M.Azan 6+1reb, S.Agbegninou 5+1reb+1ast

Obudai - Basket Beats 71-57

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 37th ranked Obudai's (3-5) victory over 38th ranked Basket Beats (2-14) 71-57 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Obudai. Basket Beats managed to win second period 22-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Obudai dominated on the defensive end, holding Basket Beats to just 7 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Basket Beats 54-39 including 21 on the offensive glass. Daniel Patai nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and guard Attila Lehoczki (184-2006) accounted for 14 points. Toure Mohamed came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and forward Levente Irk (193-2006) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Basket Beats in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Obudai moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Basket Beats lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the 52th position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obudai: A.Lehoczki 14+4reb+3ast, D.Patai 13+7reb+2ast, G.Hidvegi 12+8reb+1ast, T.Humpester 7+8reb+3ast, B.Horvath 7+9reb+1ast, E.Herbak 6+6reb
Basket Beats: T.Mohamed 17+13reb, L.Irk 12+11reb+1ast, B.Vincz 11+4reb+2ast, L.Antic 9+1reb, L.Moacir 3+1reb, Y.Zang 3

Honved - Levice 93-63

There was an upset when higher ranked Slovakian Levice (6-2) was outleveled by twenty third ranked Hungarian Honved (5-2) 93-63 on Sunday. Honved dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Levice's 28. They outrebounded Levice 41-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Honved looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Gabor Sziegl (179) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winning side and guard Balazs Markus (190-2006) accounted for 16 points and 4 steals. Five Honved players scored in double figures. Michal Lipovsky came up with 19 points and Yagor Yakusen added 10 points and 6 assists respectively for Levice in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Honved. Despite that victory Honved went down to 47th position due to points difference. Loser Levice dropped to the thirteenth place with two games lost. They share the position with BS Riga.
Top scorers:
Honved: G.Sziegl 17+8reb+12ast, B.Markus 16+4reb+2ast, Z.Pompos 12+2reb+1ast, M.Kiss-Puskar 10+6reb+2ast, B.Lestyak 10+3reb+1ast, M.Pozsgai 8+3reb+1ast
Levice: M.Lipovsky 19+3reb+1ast, D.Truben 11+3reb, Y.Yakusen 10+4reb+6ast, L.Kulcar 8+3reb+2ast, A.Hainz 7+6reb+2ast, M.Valent 3+2reb+2ast

BS Riga - Marupes 80-82

Seventh-ranked BS Riga (6-2) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Marupes (11-1) on Sunday. Marupes managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of BS Riga. Marupes trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 22-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Marupes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to BS Riga's 34. They outrebounded BS Riga 37-20 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) who led his team to a victory with 27 points. Forward Toms Ailis (197-2006) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Renars Jasans (192-2007) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Toms Birste (195-2007) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for BS Riga. Five BS Riga players scored in double figures. Marupes have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Despite that victory Marupes went down to twelfth position due to points difference. BS Riga at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with two games lost. They share the position with Levice.
Top scorers:
Marupes: J.Niedra 27+4reb+2ast, M.Kiops 15+5reb+3ast, T.Ailis 14+10reb+1ast, R.Brants 7+1reb+3ast, V.Drava 6+8reb+7ast, R.Ginters 6+1reb+1ast
BS Riga: R.Jasans 16+6reb+4ast, V.Valters 12+1reb+4ast, T.Birste 12+5reb+3ast, R.Fortins 10+4reb+3ast, G.Hofmanis 10+3reb, T.Gusarovs 10+1reb

Falcon - Keila KK 81-58

No shocking result in a game when Danish Falcon (2-2) crushed 43th ranked Estonian Keila KK (1-7) 81-58 on Sunday. The game without a history. Falcon led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 23 Keila KK turnovers. Falcon looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Eigil Mikkelsen nailed 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Kian Jannaki accounted for 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Falcon players scored in double figures. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and guard Rasmus Hulkko (190-2005) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Keila KK in the defeat. Despite that victory Falcon went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Keila KK dropped to the seventeenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with OASIS and NABA.
Top scorers:
Falcon: E.Mikkelsen 13+5reb+2ast, A.Duksta 13+3reb+3ast, K.Eskelund 12+3reb+1ast, A.Bertelsen 11+1reb+7ast, V.Schonnemann 9+2reb, K.Jannaki 7+8reb+4ast
Keila KK: R.Hulkko 14+6reb+3ast, M.Midri 10+12reb+2ast, K.Lillimagi 10+7reb+2ast, M.Avarsalu 9+2reb+2ast, H.Helilaid 7+5reb+1ast, K.Kristen Ain 6+4reb

Rustavi - Audentese 66-68

Very expected game when 25th ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-5) was edged by Estonian Audentese (2-2) 68-66 on Sunday. Audentese trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 2 points. Swingman Oliver Kruus (195-2007) nailed 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Estonian point guard Holger Suurorg (179-2007) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Audentese players scored in double figures. Giorgi Gogoladze (200-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) added 14 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Rustavi in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Audentese went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 6 other teams. Rustavi lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Audentese: O.Kruus 15+9reb+1ast, H.Suurorg 14+6reb+1ast, R.Sarapson 12+5reb+2ast, R.Hermet 10+3reb+3ast, G.Vendla 7+4reb+3ast, R.Indres 3+1reb+1ast
Rustavi: G.Gogoladze 20+10reb+4ast, G.Jangveladze 14+13reb+2ast, D.Gogoladze 10+2reb+2ast, S.Shubladze 7+1ast, M.Rekhviashvili 7+3reb+1ast, D.Metreveli 4+5reb+1ast

Honved - Ischia 102-46

The game between closely ranked teams ended with twenty third ranked Hungarian Honved's (5-2) victory over 24th ranked Italian Ischia (3-5) 102-46 on Sunday. The game without a history. Honved led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Ischia to just 6 points in first quarter. Honved dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Ischia's 18. Honved forced 28 Ischia turnovers and outrebounded them 44-22 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Honved looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Ischia's players. Guard Balazs Markus (190-2006) nailed 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Gabor Sziegl (179) accounted for 11 points, 12 assists and 4 steals. Five Honved players scored in double figures. Hungarian Balazs Barabas came up with 10 points and 5 rebounds and forward Ciro De Rosa (190-2007) added 10 points respectively for Ischia in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Honved. Despite that victory Honved went down to 47th position due to points difference. Loser Ischia dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Honved: G.Nagy 19+5reb, B.Markus 15+9reb+6ast, B.Lestyak 13+3reb+1ast, T.Barath 11+1reb, G.Sziegl 11+4reb+12ast, M.Kiss-Puskar 10+7reb
Ischia: C.De Rosa 10+2reb+1ast, B.Barabas 10+5reb+3ast, T.Unger 9+2reb, M.Gasparoni 6+6reb, Z.Szentgyorgyi 5+1reb, T.Antolini 5+3reb+1ast