B Red Round 4 (Regular Season): Salgotarjani loses their first game against ZTE KK

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

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Salgotarjani (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ZTE KK (4-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salgotarjani. ZTE KK made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Salgotarjani 47-23 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Salgotarjani helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (198-2001, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and ex-international point guard Mate Pongo (184-1993, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Eric Williams Jr (201-1999, college: San Diego) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ZTE KK have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Salgotarjani at the other side keeps the fifth place with one game lost. ZTE KK are looking forward to face Hubner NBS (#12) in Nyiregyhaza in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Salgotarjani will play on the road against TF Budapest (#13) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Debrecen. Eighth ranked DEAC U23 (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked MEAFC (2-2) 80-78 in the fight for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of MEAFC. The winners were led by point guard Robert Sagodi (183-2004) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 assists and Botond Flasar supported him with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by guard Janos Velkey (193-1995) did not help to save the game for MEAFC. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. DEAC U23 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with MEAFC and MAFC. DEAC U23 will play against JKSE (#10) in Jaszberenyi in the next round. MEAFC will have a break next round.
Vasas has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat TF Budapest (0-4) 89-62 on Sunday. Donat Homoki fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Marcell Inalegwu produced 25 points 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. Vasas (1-2) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. It was TF Budapest's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Vasas will meet Veszprem (#11) on the road in the next round. TF Budapest will play against Salgotarjani and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: BKG-Prima won against JKSE on the opponent's court 67-62. PVSK-Veolia managed to outperform Veszprem in a home game 92-91. MAFC rolled over Hubner NBS on the road 109-79.



JKSE - BKG-Prima 62-67:
Rather expected game in Jaszberenyi where 8th ranked JKSE (1-3) was defeated by sixth ranked BKG-Prima (3-1) 67-62 on Friday. Point guard Botond Nagy (178-1994) fired 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Benedek Nagy (181-1995) chipped in 7 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Guard Aron Arnoczi (190-2005) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Marton Geroly (199-2004) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. BKG-Prima moved-up to third place, which they share with PVSK-Veolia. JKSE lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Veszprem. BKG-Prima will meet at home PVSK-Veolia (#4) in the next round. JKSE will play against DEAC U23 (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
BKG-Prima: K.Leonard 19+4reb, B.Nagy 17+3reb+4ast, R.Dean 9+6reb+3ast, B.Nagy 7+7reb+9ast, R.Szanyi 4+1reb, G.Csecsei 4+3reb
JKSE: G.Marton 15+6reb+1ast, A.Aron 14+5reb+4ast, A.Arabo 11+5reb+1ast, A.Frank 9+1reb+2ast, M.Balazs 5+1reb+2ast, A.Zsok 3+8reb

PVSK-Veolia - Veszprem 92-91:
Very predictable result in Pecs where fifth ranked PVSK-Veolia (3-1) edged 10th ranked Veszprem (1-3) 92-91 on Friday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Szilard Balogh (185-2001) fired 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Matyas Molnar (187-2002, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. Balazs Kass (192-2002) produced 17 points and forward Bendeguz Bonifert (200-1998, college: CSU-Pueblo, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Veszprem players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. PVSK-Veolia moved-up to third place, which they share with BKG-Prima. Loser Veszprem keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with JKSE. PVSK-Veolia will meet BKG-Prima (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Veszprem will play against Vasas (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
PVSK-Veolia: B.Szilard 26+4reb+6ast, M.Matyas 24+4reb+4ast, D.Nemanja 16+5reb+1ast, M.Czermann 8+4reb, M.Szita 6+2reb+1ast, A.Aradi 3+1reb
Veszprem: K.Balazs 17+3reb+2ast, T.Barna 13+3ast, B.Bonifert 13+4reb+3ast, M.Illes 12+2reb+3ast, S.Gergely 11+6reb+2ast, K.Zalan 9+6reb+2ast

Hubner NBS - MAFC 79-109:
Not a big story in a game in Nyiregyhaza where bottom-ranked Hubner NBS (0-3) was rolled over by eighth ranked MAFC (2-2) 109-79 on Saturday. MAFC dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hubner NBS's 28. MAFC forced 19 Hubner NBS turnovers and outrebounded them 47-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. MAFC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Gabor Bordacs (201-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Center Mate Papai (206-1998, college: Florida Tech) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Balint Vegso (180-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Bruno Bazso (195-1995) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five MAFC and four Hubner NBS players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. MAFC moved-up to sixth place, which they share with MEAFC and DEAC U23. Loser Hubner NBS still closes the standings with three games lost. MAFC will meet league's second-placed Tiszaujvaros in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hubner NBS will play against the league's leader ZTE KK (#1) in Zalaegerszeg and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
MAFC: A.Polgardy 20+1reb+6ast, M.Papai 17+9reb+5ast, T.Molnar 17+7reb+2ast, L.Kovacs 14+5reb+2ast, G.Bordacs 12+18reb+3ast, G.Balint 10
Hubner NBS: B.Bazso 22+4reb+4ast, V.Balint 22+10reb+4ast, K.Akos 14+1reb+2ast, V.Aron 10+1reb+2ast, H.Mate 3+3reb+1ast, G.Daniel 2+2reb+1ast

Salgotarjani - ZTE KK 77-86:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Salgotarjani (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ZTE KK (4-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salgotarjani. ZTE KK made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Salgotarjani 47-23 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Salgotarjani helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (198-2001, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and ex-international point guard Mate Pongo (184-1993, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Eric Williams Jr (201-1999, college: San Diego) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and guard Viktor Fekete (188-1995) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ZTE KK have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Salgotarjani at the other side keeps the fifth place with one game lost. ZTE KK are looking forward to face Hubner NBS (#12) in Nyiregyhaza in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Salgotarjani will play on the road against TF Budapest (#13) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
ZTE KK: P.Mate 20+5reb+3ast, C.Wesley 15+8reb+6ast, M.Mate 12+7reb, T.Adam 10+3reb+1ast, B.Gerencser 10+12reb+1ast, S.Domonkos 7+6reb+1ast
Salgotarjani: E.Williams Jr. 20+6reb+1ast, V.Fekete 15+2reb+5ast, T.Mucza 11+5reb+1ast, K.Balint 11+1reb+3ast, B.Aron 6+5reb, N.Atilla 5+2reb

DEAC U23 - MEAFC 80-78:
Important game to mention about took place in Debrecen. Eighth ranked DEAC U23 (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked MEAFC (2-2) 80-78 in the fight for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of MEAFC. They outrebounded MEAFC 45-26 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Robert Sagodi (183-2004) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 assists and power forward Botond Flasar (201-2005) supported him with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four DEAC U23 players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by guard Janos Velkey (193-1995) did not help to save the game for MEAFC. Guard Kolos Kekesi (191-2006) added 17 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. DEAC U23 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with MEAFC and MAFC. DEAC U23 will play against JKSE (#10) in Jaszberenyi in the next round. MEAFC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
DEAC U23: R.Sagodi 18+2reb+5ast, M.Szasz-Veres 14+7reb, V.Ferenc 13+6reb+3ast, F.Botond 12+7reb+4ast, C.Gal 9+4reb, Z.Banko 7+9reb+1ast
MEAFC: V.Janos 23+5reb+2ast, K.Kolos 17+3reb+4ast, G.Radics 11+7reb+2ast, Z.Dunai 7+5reb+2ast, F.Rozman 6+2reb+1ast, G.Bogdan 6

Vasas - TF Budapest 89-62:
Vasas has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat TF Budapest (0-4) 89-62 on Sunday. Vasas made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Vasas outrebounded TF Budapest 47-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Vasas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Donat Homoki (205-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Gergo Heimann (188-2004) chipped in 14 points. Five Vasas players scored in double figures. Guard Marcell Inalegwu (180-2005) produced 25 points and American forward Kevin Swanson (201-1993, college: UMSL) added 15 points and 7 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. Vasas (1-2) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. It was TF Budapest's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Vasas will meet Veszprem (#11) on the road in the next round. TF Budapest will play against Salgotarjani and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vasas: H.Donat 20+12reb+2ast, H.Gergo 14+3reb+3ast, G.Plezer 12+2reb+2ast, E.Artur 12+6reb+2ast, Z.Peter 10+5reb+3ast, F.Attila 10+4reb+4ast
TF Budapest: I.Marcell 25+3reb+2ast, S.Kevin 15+7reb+1ast, L.Boldizsar 8+3reb+1ast, C.Patrik 4+3reb, H.Botond 3+1reb+2ast, B.Mark 2+3reb+4ast