1st Division A Round 10 (Regular Season): JBA beat Raiders Basket by three after a very close game

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Twelfth-ranked Raiders Basket (1-9) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked JBA (8-2) in Jarvenpaa on Friday. The visitors from Jyvaskyla managed to secure only three-point victory 61-58. However their fans expected much easier game. JBA forced 24 Raiders Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including a 18-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. contributed with 18 points for the winners. American forward Shawn Montague (199, college: SNHU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for Raiders Basket. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JBA have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record behind leader ACO Basket, which they share with Karkkila. Raiders Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. JBA is looking forward to face ToPo (#6) in Helsinki in the next round. Raiders Basket will play on the road against Huima (#11) in Aanekoski and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for ACO Basket (9-1) which played road game in Aanekoski against 4th ranked Kipina (7-3). First ranked ACO Basket managed to get a 14-point victory 103-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kipina. American players dominated the game. Forward Tyler Harris (201-2001, college: Richmond) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kyle Johnson chipped in 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. ACO Basket's coach Aleksi Koskinen allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Jake Hilmer (180-2000, college: Upper Iowa) responded with 30 points. ACO Basket maintains first position with 9-1 record. Kipina at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. ACO Basket will play against LrNMKY (#10) in Lappeenranta in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kipina will play on the road against Pyrinto Ak.A (#9) in Tampere and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Helsinki was also quite interesting. Third ranked Karkkila (8-2) played at the court of 6th ranked ToPo (6-4). Karkkila defeated ToPo 97-84 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ToPo. Joey Holifield notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 18 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists by Eldar Skamo did not help to save the game for ToPo. ToPo's coach Jussi-aleksi Keijonen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Karkkila have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with JBA. Loser ToPo dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with RaPy. Karkkila will meet at home RaPy (#5) in the next round. ToPo will play against JBA in Jyvaskyla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. HNMKY beat LrNMKY on the road 83-76. HBA-Marsky lost to Huima on its own court 81-83. Pyrinto Ak.A managed to outperform RaPy in Tampere 85-83.



LrNMKY - HNMKY 76-83

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked HNMKY (5-5) beat 10th ranked LrNMKY (2-8) in Lappeenranta 83-76 on Thursday. Nikolas Kataja notched 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Lenni Hervola supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Tyler Harris (201-2001, college: Richmond) did not help to save the game for LrNMKY. Forward Kyle Johnson (203-2000, college: Delaware St.) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four LrNMKY players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. HNMKY maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Loser LrNMKY keeps the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Huima. HNMKY's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Helsinki HBA-Marsky.
Top scorers:
LrNMKY: H.Valtteri 20+9reb+4ast, J.Darryl 16+7reb+1ast, T.Niilo 14+5reb+2ast, K.Otso 13+2reb+1ast, T.Joel 7+5reb+2ast, I.Johan 3+2reb+3ast
HNMKY: N.Kataja 25+6reb+1ast, O.Peltola 14+5reb+1ast, L.Hervola 11+6reb+3ast, R.Vuori 9+10reb+1ast, A.Hyvonen 6+2reb, J.Hayrinen 5+1reb+1ast

HBA-Marsky - Huima 81-83

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked HBA-Marsky (3-7) was edged by eleventh ranked Huima (2-8) in Helsinki 83-81 on Wednesday. Huima dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to HBA-Marsky's 34. Huima forced 22 HBA-Marsky turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including 36 on the defensive glass. Julius Farin notched 26 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and American forward Malachi Rhodes (203-2001, college: AUM) supported him with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Even 21 points and 4 assists by Jonas Kaivos did not help to save the game for HBA-Marsky. added 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. HBA-Marsky's coach Anton Mirolybov tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Huima moved-up to tenth place, which they share with LrNMKY. Loser HBA-Marsky keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Pyrinto Ak.A. Huima will meet at home bottom-ranked Raiders Basket (#12) in the next round. HBA-Marsky's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Helsinki to the arena HNMKY.
Top scorers:
HBA-Marsky: K.Jonas 21+3reb+4ast, P.Benjamin 16+4reb+2ast, B.Christian 14+9reb+3ast, K.Kalle 8+5reb+2ast, H.Matias 7+2reb+1ast, V.Valtter 4
Huima: J.Farin 26+4reb+5ast, R.Malachi 18+14reb+1ast, A.Metsala 16+9reb+4ast, V.Jamsen 9+7reb+1ast, A.Kalala 9+8reb, T.Kayser 5+4reb+4ast

ToPo - Karkkila 84-97

The game in Helsinki was also quite interesting. Third ranked Karkkila (8-2) played at the court of 6th ranked ToPo (6-4). Karkkila defeated ToPo 97-84 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ToPo. Karkkila made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. American guard Joey Holifield (191, college: Lourdes) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the effort and Markus Hyytiainen supported him with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists by did not help to save the game for ToPo. American forward Malachi Rhodes (203-2001, college: AUM) added 22 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. ToPo's coach Jussi-aleksi Keijonen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Karkkila have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with JBA. Loser ToPo dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with RaPy. Karkkila will meet at home RaPy (#5) in the next round. ToPo will play against JBA in Jyvaskyla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ToPo: M.Alvar 22+12reb+3ast, R.Markus 19+3reb+5ast, S.Eldar 18+16reb+8ast, K.Otto 8+1reb+5ast, M.Akseli 8+1ast, S.Abel 4+2ast
Karkkila: H.Joey 26+7reb+12ast, M.Hyytiainen 25+9reb+1ast, N.Kivimaki 20+4ast, M.Nyman 8+2reb+1ast, W.Bani 7+8reb+1ast, A.Nieminen 6+7reb

Raiders Basket - JBA 58-61

Twelfth-ranked Raiders Basket (1-9) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked JBA (8-2) in Jarvenpaa on Friday. The visitors from Jyvaskyla managed to secure only three-point victory 61-58. However their fans expected much easier game. JBA forced 24 Raiders Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including a 18-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Leon Ounap who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Miro Koskela contributed with 18 points for the winners. American forward Shawn Montague (199, college: SNHU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and Aleksanteri Ahola added 11 points in the effort for Raiders Basket. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JBA have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record behind leader ACO Basket, which they share with Karkkila. Raiders Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. JBA is looking forward to face ToPo (#6) in Helsinki in the next round. Raiders Basket will play on the road against Huima (#11) in Aanekoski and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Raiders Basket: S.Montague 22+16reb+3ast, A.Aleksanteri 11+4reb+3ast, S.Toni 6+2reb, R.Oliver 6+2reb, H.Otso 5+3reb, T.Sami 5+6reb+3ast
JBA: M.Koskela 18+3reb+2ast, L.Ounap 12+13reb+6ast, V.Vili 10+6reb, E.Sarkka 9+7reb+2ast, V.Valtonen 5+3reb+1ast, T.Rautiainen 3+5reb+1ast

RaPy - Pyrinto Ak.A 83-85

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Pyrinto Ak.A (3-7) edged higher ranked RaPy (6-4) in Tampere 85-83 on Saturday. Kion Williams notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and Ville-Pekka Eskelinen supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 25 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Joey Holifield (191, college: Lourdes) did not help to save the game for RaPy. Panu Peltokangas added 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five Pyrinto Ak.A and four RaPy players scored in double figures. RaPy's coach Jorgo Dakaj tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pyrinto Ak.A moved-up to eighth place, which they share with HBA-Marsky. Loser RaPy keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with ToPo. Pyrinto Ak.A will meet at home higher ranked Kipina (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. RaPy will play against the league's second-placed Karkkila having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
RaPy: M.Samppa 25+7reb+3ast, P.Panu 18+11reb+5ast, A.Tuomo 15+3reb+6ast, K.Juho 15+4reb, H.Jaako 7+2reb+2ast, N.Veikko 3+6reb
Pyrinto Ak.A: K.Williams 22+8reb+10ast, O.Raisanen 20+2reb+2ast, M.Parsiala 13+3reb, V.Eskelinen 12+12reb+1ast, J.Nieminen 11+3reb+2ast, K.Mattila 4+6reb

Kipina - ACO Basket 89-103

An interesting game for ACO Basket (9-1) which played road game in Aanekoski against 4th ranked Kipina (7-3). First ranked ACO Basket managed to get a 14-point victory 103-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kipina. They outrebounded Kipina 46-23 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. ACO Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Kipina's players. American players dominated the game. Forward Tyler Harris (201-2001, college: Richmond) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Kyle Johnson (203-2000, college: Delaware St.) chipped in 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Harris is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five ACO Basket players scored in double figures. ACO Basket's coach Aleksi Koskinen allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Jake Hilmer (180-2000, college: Upper Iowa) responded with 30 points and guard Joe Cookson (198, college: Pomona-Pitzer) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. ACO Basket maintains first position with 9-1 record. Kipina at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. ACO Basket will play against LrNMKY (#10) in Lappeenranta in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kipina will play on the road against Pyrinto Ak.A (#9) in Tampere and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kipina: J.Hilmer 30+3reb+2ast, J.Cookson 26+5reb+2ast, L.Eemeli 18, K.Niilo 9+5reb+5ast, S.Sami 4+9reb, M.Sami 2+1reb
ACO Basket: H.Tyler 30+17reb+9ast, H.Boyd 18+4reb+4ast, T.Kuukkanen 17+2reb+1ast, J.Kyle 14+16reb+5ast, V.Valkama 12+3reb+5ast, S.De 11