Review of Round 3 of Final Stage

USK Praha - Pesaro 59-61

USK Praha was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. It was an exceptional evening for Eduardo Sakine who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Ziah Francis accounted for 7 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Pesaro's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Lukas Sadovsky (195-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and JadenLucas Schilb added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for USK Praha in the defeat.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: J.Schilb 21+7reb+1ast, L.Sadovsky 15+13reb+1ast, J.Broda 10+3reb+1ast, R.Chaloupka 5+2reb, O.Skakal 4+8reb+1ast, D.Reisinger 4+1reb
Pesaro: E.Sakine 12+12reb, R.Leonardi 10+2reb+3ast, S.Grasso 9+3reb, M.Del Prete 8, Z.Francis 7+9reb+3ast, S.Merli 7+2reb+2ast

Tivat - BVBS 90-82

Tivat was already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 25-22 BVBS's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 90-82 at the end of the game. Tivat dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to BVBS's 34. They outrebounded BVBS 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Tivat players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a great evening for Montenegrin center Djordje Gulic (207-2008) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Marko Popovic (200-2009) helped adding 21 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Krists Ozers (192-2008) with 20 points and 5 assists and Karlis Aumeisters (200-2008) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
BVBS: N.Krastins 21+1reb+3ast, K.Ozers 20+3reb+5ast, K.Aumeisters 15+8reb+3ast, R.Murnieks 13+4reb+4ast, R.Ozolins 7+3reb+2ast, R.Kazulis 2
Tivat: D.Gulic 26+15reb+1ast, M.Popovic 21+9reb+2ast, R.Rajkovic 16+2reb, L.Zotti 16+1reb+3ast, A.Lazovic 7+8reb+1ast, N.Tesla 4+5reb+13ast

Beko - SKM Lions 57-81

SKM Lions trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 50-24 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for Giedrius Sulga who led the winners and scored 23 points. Pijus Daukas accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. SKM Lions' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vukasin Maric (-2008) came up with 19 points and 4 assists and Luka Cabrilo (-2008) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Beko in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Beko: V.Maric 19+4reb+4ast, L.Cabrilo 17+8reb+2ast, D.Andric 9+11reb+1ast, A.Stankovic 6+6reb, J.Stojanovic 4+1reb+1ast, O.Zivkovic 2+7reb
SKM Lions: G.Sulga 23+4reb+2ast, P.Daukas 19+6reb+3ast, K.Anuskevicius 9+6reb+4ast, A.Kazela 7+10reb+2ast, A.Skomskis 4+3reb, N.Gumbrys 4+3ast

SKM Eagles - Lanciano 66-64

SKM Eagles trailed by 16 points after three quarters before their 25-7 charge, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Lanciano to just 7 points in fourth quarter. SKM Eagles forced 22 Lanciano turnovers. Strangely Lanciano outrebounded SKM Eagles 48-36 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Artiom Rogalskij who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 assists. Tomas Daraskevicius accounted for 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Senegalese Seydina Sarr (200-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks and Mavis Ekhaguere added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Lanciano in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Lanciano: S.Sarr 23+19reb+5ast, M.Ekhaguere 14+10reb+4ast, G.Del Prete 7+6reb+2ast, T.D'Incecco 6+2reb+2ast, F.Giampaolo 6+1reb, N.Celocia 4+3reb+1ast
SKM Eagles: A.Rogalskij 21+3reb+5ast, M.Lazko 13+2reb+1ast, T.Daraskevicius 9+5reb+4ast, K.Bauza 6+5reb+1ast, M.Makarov 6+4reb+2ast, E.Meizys 4+6reb+1ast

VKM 2 - Lucenec 113-76

The game without a history. VKM 2 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 31 Lucenec turnovers and outrebounded them 46-35 including 22 on the offensive glass. VKM 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Lucenec's players. It was a quality performance for Benas Panumis who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Gustas Komparskas accounted for 19 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winning side. Four VKM 2 players scored in double figures. Roderik Rosko came up with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and Simon Durian added 16 points respectively for Lucenec in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Lucenec: R.Rosko 25+7reb+6ast, S.Durian 16+4reb+1ast, A.Vranka 9+4reb+1ast, O.Kovacik 9+9reb+2ast, P.Svidran 5+4reb, S.Schleicher 5+1reb+3ast
VKM 2: G.Komparskas 19+3ast, B.Panumis 16+2reb+6ast, I.Silanskas 15+3reb+4ast, S.Jankauskas 12+6reb+1ast, T.Vaskevicius 10+9reb+1ast, M.Mikenas 10+4reb+4ast

Valur - YMCA 99-78

Valur trailed by 10 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 21 points. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to YMCA's 28. Valur forced 22 YMCA turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for Benoni Andrason who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 8 rebounds. Tomas Gudmundsson contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Valur players scored in double figures. Guard Daniel Koivisto (-2008) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Lasse Sellman (191-2008) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for YMCA. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
YMCA: L.Sellman 17+7reb+1ast, D.Koivisto 12+10reb+5ast, P.Laajasalo 12+3reb+2ast, K.Kiuru 8+1reb, E.Gustafsson 7+2reb+1ast, A.Tokgoz 7+7reb+2ast
Valur: B.Andrason 29+8reb+3ast, T.Gudmundsson 20+7reb+3ast, G.Agustsson 12+5reb+1ast, P.Einarsson 11+13reb+1ast, S.Traustason 7+8reb+4ast, E.Einarsson 6+1reb+4ast

Jesi - Nordvast 55-61

Nordvast trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning next two quarters and won the game by 6 points. Nordvast forced 22 Jesi turnovers and outrebounded them 52-37 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Theodosis Kalpakas who led the winners and scored 8 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Melito Siri accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Jacques Egbende came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Edoardo Tamiozzo added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Jesi in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Jesi: J.Egbende 19+8reb+1ast, E.Tamiozzo 12+5reb+1ast, F.Stronati 10+4reb+3ast, L.Giannattasio 5+2reb+2ast, M.Morino 5+4reb+1ast, N.Gubinelli 2+10reb+1ast
Nordvast: M.Siri 15+8reb, S.Hagbert 13+2reb+4ast, N.Hayes 12+9reb, T.Kalpakas 8+15reb+6ast, A.Palsson 6+5reb, B.Agbozoke 4+3reb