1st Division A Round 4 (Regular Season): JBA is defeated by LrNMKY

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the 1st Division A and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Jyvaskyla between third ranked JBA (2-2) and eighth ranked LrNMKY (2-2) on Friday night. JBA was defeated by LrNMKY in a tough game at home 73-78. 29 personal fouls committed by JBA helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jalen Charity (201, college: GVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import point guard Quinnton Jackson (180-2002, college: Paine) who added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side center Elias Pura (207-2007) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). JBA's coach Mikko Tupamaki tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. LrNMKY moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated JBA. LrNMKY is looking forward to face Kobrat (#4) in Lapua in the next round. JBA will play on the road against Pyrinto Ak.A in Tampere and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tampere. 4th ranked host RaPy (2-2) was smashed by top-ranked HBA-Marsky (3-0) 83-53. The winners were led by forward Matias Hemdahl (199, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Isaiah Bangura supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by guard Aarre Abbey (189-2004) did not help to save the game for RaPy. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. HBA-Marsky have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader ACO Basket. RaPy at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. HBA-Marsky will play against Karkkila (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. RaPy will play against HNMKY in Helsinki and hopes to get back on the winning track.
1st Division A top team - ACO Basket (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Huima (1-3) in Aanekoski 98-70. Juuso Salmi fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 assists for the winners. Ethan Pickett produced 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Huima's coach Tommi Koskinen gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. ACO Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Huima dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Pyrinto Ak.A and ToPo. ACO Basket will meet at home Pantterit (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huima will play against ToPo in Helsinki and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: ToPo lost to Karkkila on the opponent's court 82-84. Winless HNMKY unfortunately lost to Kobrat in a home game 78-85. Pyrinto Ak.A recorded a loss to Pantterit on the road 75-92.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 12 rebounds by Joseph Tala of Pantterit.



JBA - LrNMKY 73-78:
The most important game in the last round took place in Jyvaskyla between third ranked JBA (2-2) and eighth ranked LrNMKY (2-2) on Friday night. JBA was defeated by LrNMKY in a tough game at home 73-78. 29 personal fouls committed by JBA helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jalen Charity (201, college: GVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import point guard Quinnton Jackson (180-2002, college: Paine) who added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side center Elias Pura (207-2007) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Viljami Valtonen (187-2007) scored 16 points. Four JBA players scored in double figures. JBA's coach Mikko Tupamaki tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. LrNMKY moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated JBA. LrNMKY is looking forward to face Kobrat (#4) in Lapua in the next round. JBA will play on the road against Pyrinto Ak.A in Tampere and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
LrNMKY: C.Jalen 25+12reb+3ast, Q.Jackson 22+5reb+7ast, T.Niilo 9+4reb+1ast, N.Ahola 8+1reb, F.Julius 6+3reb, S.Niilo 4+1reb
JBA: E.Pura 16+6reb+3ast, V.Viljami 16+3reb+2ast, A.Metsala 14+3reb+1ast, R.Tony 10+5reb+1ast, O.Leon 7+3reb+8ast, V.Atte 7+2reb

RaPy - HBA-Marsky 53-83:
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tampere. 4th ranked host RaPy (2-2) was smashed by top-ranked HBA-Marsky (3-0) 83-53. HBA-Marsky held RaPy to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded RaPy 51-39 including 38 on the defensive glass. HBA-Marsky brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. The winners were led by forward Matias Hemdahl (199, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Isaiah Bangura (193-2009) supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by guard Aarre Abbey (189-2004) did not help to save the game for RaPy. Guard William De Santana (184-2007) added 8 points and 5 assists 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. HBA-Marsky have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader ACO Basket. RaPy at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. HBA-Marsky will play against Karkkila (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. RaPy will play against HNMKY in Helsinki and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
HBA-Marsky: H.Matias 24+12reb+2ast, I.Bangura 16+6reb+5ast, S.Reino 13+3reb+2ast, V.Valtter 8+8reb+1ast, K.Paavo 7+5reb+1ast, R.Leo 7+3reb+2ast
RaPy: A.Abbey 12+8reb+2ast, O.Romeo 8+1ast, J.Saarinen 8+7reb+1ast, W.De Santana 8+4reb+5ast, N.Akseli 4+3reb, J.Hilden 4+8reb+4ast

Karkkila - ToPo 84-82:
Very expected game when 9th ranked ToPo (1-3) was edged on the road by third ranked Karkkila (3-1) 84-82 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Karkkila forced 21 ToPo turnovers. Point guard Tuomas Flinck (182-1999) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Luka Vlajkovic (198, college: W.New England) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Alvar Michelsen (197, agency: Blacktop Management) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Emil Uotila (196-2000) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ToPo's coach Arttu Aijala tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Karkkila maintains third position with 3-1 record behind leader ACO Basket. Loser ToPo keeps the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Huima and Pyrinto Ak.A. Karkkila will meet league's second-placed HBA-Marsky in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. ToPo will play against Huima (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Karkkila: T.Flinck 23+7reb+1ast, V.Luka 18+8reb+4ast, V.Heiskanen 16+5reb, C.Aaron 12+7reb+3ast, N.Kivimaki 7+1reb+2ast, W.Banni 5+4reb+3ast
ToPo: A.Michelsen 27+10reb+5ast, E.Uotila 13+9reb, M.Hyytiainen 11+6reb+2ast, R.Avist 10+1reb, O.Kantero 5+2reb+1ast, L.Sakari 4+6reb

HNMKY - Kobrat 78-85:
Rather predictable result in Helsinki where ninth ranked Kobrat (2-2) defeated bottom-ranked HNMKY (0-3) 85-78 on Sunday. Kobrat dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to HNMKY's 30. American swingman Chrishawn Christmas (196-2000, college: SF Austin) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Tyler Whitney-Sidney (188-2000, college: Lehigh) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Kobrat players scored in double figures. Guard Olli Peltola (190-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals and guard Miki Lievonen (182-1989) added 25 points respectively for lost side. HNMKY's coach Enzo Kaminen let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Kobrat moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser HNMKY still closes the standings with three games lost. Kobrat will meet at home LrNMKY (#5) in the next round. HNMKY will play against RaPy (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kobrat: C.Chrishawn 24+13reb+3ast, W.Tyler 18+8reb+1ast, S.Doug 13+7reb+1ast, H.Topias 11+3reb+1ast, N.Antto 8+4reb+7ast, H.Veeti 7+2reb
HNMKY: L.Miki 25+3reb+2ast, P.Olli 18+6reb+11ast, T.Leo 12+7reb+1ast, T.Valtteri 8+5reb+1ast, M.Mikael 8+4reb, V.Roni 7+11reb+2ast

Huima - ACO Basket 70-98:
1st Division A top team - ACO Basket (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Huima (1-3) in Aanekoski 98-70. ACO Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Huima's players. Point guard Juuso Salmi (188-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 assists for the winners. Forward Eldar Skamo (198) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five ACO Basket players scored in double figures. American guard Ethan Pickett (196-2002, college: SE Louisiana) produced 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Elmo Porri (187-2009) added 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Huima's coach Tommi Koskinen gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. ACO Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Huima dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Pyrinto Ak.A and ToPo. ACO Basket will meet at home Pantterit (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huima will play against ToPo in Helsinki and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ACO Basket: S.Juuso 19+14ast, M.Lukas 15+6reb+1ast, B.Henry 15+3reb+1ast, S.Eldar 15+10reb+6ast, K.Pyry 10+4reb+2ast, J.Rainto 8+2reb+1ast
Huima: E.Pickett 28+7reb+4ast, P.Elmo 15+2reb, J.Veeti 9+6reb, L.Joona 6+4reb+1ast, J.Hartwell II 4+2reb+3ast, L.Aron 3

Pantterit - Pyrinto Ak.A 92-75:
Everything could happen in Helsinki at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Pantterit and 8th ranked Pyrinto Ak.A had identical 1-2 record. This time Pantterit used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Tampere 92-75 on Sunday night. Pantterit forced 25 Pyrinto Ak.A turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Forward Joseph Tala (198-2010) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Nantti Ruuhilahti (195-2007) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. Four Pantterit players scored in double figures. Forward Ville-Pekka Eskelinen (199) produced 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Eetu Honkaniemi (185-2007) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pantterit (2-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Pyrinto Ak.A dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Huima and ToPo. Pantterit will meet league's leader ACO Basket in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pyrinto Ak.A will play against JBA (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pantterit: J.Tala 28+12reb+3ast, N.Ruuhilahti 23+3reb+5ast, B.Merchant 12+11reb+5ast, E.Adigwe 11+5reb+2ast, T.Arro 8+4reb+9ast, L.Bah 5+4ast
Pyrinto Ak.A: M.Aaron 12+2reb, E.Ville-Pekka 12+6reb+5ast, L.Noa 9+1reb, O.Purmonen 9+3reb+3ast, N.Ville-Matti 8+1reb+3ast, H.Eetu 8+5reb+4ast