Bonus League Round 4 (Regular Season): Leader Tindastoll loses to Alftanes

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Subway League, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Tindastoll (3-1) in Sauoarkrokur on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Alftanes (4-0) 108-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tindastoll. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Alftanes shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American point guard Dedrick Basile (178-1994, college: CSUB) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 assists for the winners. American-French forward Jordan Semple (201-1992, college: Chico St.) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) produced 29 points for lost side. Tindastoll's coach Arnar Gudjonsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alftanes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with KR Reykjavik and Valur. Tindastoll at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Keflavik. Alftanes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik KR Reykjavik.
Stjarnan can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat IR Reykjavik (1-3) 102-96. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Hilmar Henningsson (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Nojel Eastern contributed with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Stjarnan's coach Emil Barja allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Montez Mathis (193-1999, college: St.John's) replied with 22 points, 8 assists and 5 steals for IR Reykjavik. Stjarnan left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with defeated IR Reykjavik. It was IR Reykjavik's third loss in a row. Stjarnan will play against Njardvik (#11) on the road in the next round. IR Reykjavik will play against Keflavik to get more than just one victory in their record.
Bottom-ranked Sindri (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 107-102 loss to top-ranked KR Reykjavik (4-0) in Reykjavik on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of Thorir Thorbjarnarson who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 16 assists. At the losing side Kaleb Higgins responded with 47 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 13 assists. KR Reykjavik have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Valur and Alftanes. Newly promoted Sindri still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Njardvik and Armann. KR Reykjavik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Alftanes.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hottur was defeated by Keflavik in a road game 112-99. Valur beat Armann at home 87-84. Winless Njardvik lost to Grindavik on the opponent's court 103-104.
The best stats of 4th round was 32 points and 7 rebounds by Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye of Valur.



KR Reykjavik - Sindri 107-102:
Bottom-ranked Sindri (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 107-102 loss to top-ranked KR Reykjavik (4-0) in Reykjavik on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 107-102. KR Reykjavik made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 16 assists and Latvian Linards Jaunzems (200-1995) who added 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five KR Reykjavik players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Kaleb Higgins (178-2001, college: CSUB) responded with 47 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 13 assists and Latvian center Martins Meiers (208-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. KR Reykjavik have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Valur and Alftanes. Newly promoted Sindri still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Njardvik and Armann. KR Reykjavik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Alftanes.
Top scorers:
KR Reykjavik: J.Linards 27+7reb+4ast, B.Roberts 19+3reb, T.Thorir 17+6reb+16ast, R.Adam 14+12reb+2ast, J.Fridrik 12+5reb, A.Thorvaldur 11+6reb+6ast
Sindri: K.Higgins 47+9reb+13ast, M.Meiers 22+11reb+2ast, B.Halldorsson 10+1ast, C.Lecesne 9+6reb, H.Gisli 6+4reb+2ast, S.Magnus 5+5reb

Stjarnan - IR Reykjavik 102-96:
Stjarnan can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat IR Reykjavik (1-3) 102-96. It looked good early as IR Reykjavik took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Stjarnan had a 23-15 second period charge getting the lead and IR Reykjavik was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 96-102. Stjarnan made 28-of-35 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Stjarnan had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. IR Reykjavik was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Hilmar Henningsson (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Nojel Eastern (198-1999, college: Purdue) contributed with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Stjarnan's coach Emil Barja allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Montez Mathis (193-1999, college: St.John's) replied with 22 points, 8 assists and 5 steals and guard Tomas Hjalmarsson (191-2003) added 23 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for IR Reykjavik. Five Stjarnan and four IR Reykjavik players scored in double figures. Stjarnan left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with defeated IR Reykjavik. It was IR Reykjavik's third loss in a row. Stjarnan will play against Njardvik (#11) on the road in the next round. IR Reykjavik will play against Keflavik to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Stjarnan: E.Nojel 26+5reb+6ast, H.Hilmar 24+7reb+7ast, S.Milos 12+10reb+2ast, U.Amandas 11+9reb+2ast, J.Bjarni 10+5reb, S.Aegir 7+1reb+4ast
IR Reykjavik: H.Tomas 23+7reb+1ast, M.Mathis 22+4reb+8ast, K.Kone 17+10reb+3ast, D.Koljanin 17+4reb+5ast, I.Kristjan 9+5reb+1ast, J.Bryant 6+1reb+1ast

Tindastoll - Alftanes 105-108:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Tindastoll (3-1) in Sauoarkrokur on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Alftanes (4-0) 108-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tindastoll. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Alftanes shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American point guard Dedrick Basile (178-1994, college: CSUB) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 assists for the winners. American-French forward Jordan Semple (201-1992, college: Chico St.) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) produced 29 points and Bulgarian-American point guard Dee Bost (189-1989, college: MSU, agency: Dagger Basket) added 18 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Five Alftanes and four Tindastoll players scored in double figures. Tindastoll's coach Arnar Gudjonsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alftanes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with KR Reykjavik and Valur. Tindastoll at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Keflavik. Alftanes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik KR Reykjavik.
Top scorers:
Alftanes: B.Dedrick 26+3reb+13ast, L.Martins 18+3reb+1ast, S.Jordan 18+9reb+5ast, G.Luka 13+3reb+3ast, P.Haukur 10+6reb, P.Sigurdur 10+4reb+1ast
Tindastoll: N.Djurisic 29+4reb+2ast, D.Bost 18+3reb+7ast, J.Agustsson 18+1reb+2ast, A.Murkey 14+3reb+3ast, A.Ragnar 9+8reb+2ast, D.Geks 9+2reb+2ast

Keflavik - Hottur 112-99:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Keflavik and 5th ranked Hottur had identical 2-1 record. This time Keflavik used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Egilsstadir 112-99 on Thursday night. The game was mostly controlled by Keflavik. Hottur managed to win second period 29-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Keflavik dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hottur's 38. Keflavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jamir Chaplin (193-2000, college: Little Rock) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 16-of-19 shooting from the field) and ex-international guard Hilmar Petursson (190-2000, agency: Blacktop Management) who added 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American-Italian forward Josh Martin (201-1995, college: Santa Clara, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and forward Sveinn Birgisson (201-2002, college: Lynn) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Keflavik and five Hottur players scored in double figures. Hottur's coach Vidar Hafsteinsson tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Keflavik (3-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tindastoll. Newly promoted Hottur dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Grindavik. Keflavik will meet IR Reykjavik (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hottur will play against Tindastoll and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keflavik: C.Jamir 39+5reb+6ast, P.Hilmar 26+6reb+5ast, B.Jaka 17+8reb, J.Robertas 14+4reb+2ast, E.Bardarson 6+1reb+2ast, W.Jordan 6+8reb+6ast
Hottur: A.Pantelic 19+2reb+1ast, B.Sveinn 16+9reb+2ast, J.Martin 15+14reb+2ast, N.Knezevic 12+6reb+2ast, M.Jackson 12+7reb+7ast, A.Asgeirsson 9+3reb+3ast

Valur - Armann 87-84:
No shocking result in a game in Reykjavik where top-ranked Valur (4-0) edged bottom-ranked Armann (0-4) 87-84 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Armann cut a 13-point halftime deficit to three at the end of the game. Valur made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of British-French guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye (193-1996, college: Bradley) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his twelve free throws !!!) and ex-international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) who added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Valur players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Kinyon Hodges (188-2000, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Swedish guard Adam Johansson (191-2000, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Armann's coach Steinar Kaldal tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Valur have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with KR Reykjavik and Alftanes. Loser Armann still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Njardvik and Sindri. Valur will meet bottom-ranked Sindri (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Armann will play against Grindavik and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Valur: L.Dwayne 32+7reb+3ast, A.Kristofer 16+8reb+4ast, B.Pablo 14+2ast, J.Kari 10+9reb+4ast, S.Jelani 8+4reb, O.Svavarsson 3
Armann: K.Hodges 25+6reb, A.Johansson 18+7reb+4ast, G.Arnaldur 12+9reb+3ast, I.Gudmundsson 11+1reb+1ast, S.Jonasson 9+4reb+1ast, Z.Jukic 6+9reb+6ast

Grindavik - Njardvik 104-103:
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Njardvik (0-4) was edged on the road by seventh ranked Grindavik (2-2) 104-103 on Friday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-13. But Njardvik won third quarter 27-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Grindavik made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Danish forward Daniel Mortensen (204-1994, college: Barry) who added 26 points during the contest. At the losing side American guard Makye Richards (188-1999, college: Xavier, LA) responded with 44 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998) scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. Five Grindavik and four Njardvik players scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Hottur. Loser Njardvik still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Armann and Sindri. Grindavik will meet Armann (#10) in the next round. Njardvik will play against Stjarnan and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Grindavik: M.Daniel 26+4reb+1ast, P.Jeremy 18+1reb+10ast, B.Mirza 17+13reb+4ast, K.DeAndre 15+8reb+5ast, H.Arnor 15+4reb+1ast, U.Karason 7+1reb
Njardvik: M.Richards 44+5reb+8ast, D.Okeke 29+8reb+1ast, A.Ilic 12+10reb+3ast, G.Brynjar 10+6reb+2ast, C.Isaiah 4+1reb, S.Svejcar 2+4reb+1ast