Liga e pare Round 3 (Regular Season): Prizreni loses their first game against Gjakova

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Liga e pare 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 a loss of Prizreni (2-1) on the court of Gjakova on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Gjakova 102-98. Gjakova outrebounded Prizreni 48-33 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gjakova looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for center Mal Syla (204-2006) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Eden Cingu (194-2006) helped adding 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Besim Bytyqi (183-2008) with 41 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Gjakova is looking forward to face Istogu (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Prizreni will play against Kerasan (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Drita's (#6) 17-point road victory against Kerasan 87-70. It was an exceptional evening for guard Almir Dullovi (188-2009) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. Dren Kastrati accounted for 20 points and 10 rebounds. Enes Gashi (193-2009) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Kerasan in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Drita will play against Peja B (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kerasan will play against Prizreni (#2) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Borea Peja (3-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed Peja B (0-3) 103-70. The best player for the winners was Albin Berisha who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Olti Sallabegolli who recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Borea Peja will meet at home Vushtrria (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Peja B will play against Drita (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 3 winless Istogu was destroyed by New Basket on the opponent's court 108-68. Vushtrria outscored Kosovari in a home game 112-65.



Borea Peja - Peja B 103-70:
Borea Peja (3-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed Peja B (0-3) 103-70. Borea Peja forced 31 Peja B turnovers and outrebounded them 58-45 including a 28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Borea Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Peja B's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Albin Berisha (188-2002) who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Meriton Gashi (192) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Olti Sallabegolli (193-2006) who recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Elon Hasanaj (182-2007) added 18 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Borea Peja will meet at home Vushtrria (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Peja B will play against Drita (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Borea Peja: B.Albin 23+7reb+5ast, M.Gashi 20+12reb+1ast, L.Kasapolli 14+7reb+8ast, S.Rubin 11+4reb+1ast, E.Bojku 9+2reb+5ast, E.Taraku 8+1reb
Peja B: S.Olti 25+7reb+1ast, E.Hasanaj 18+4reb+2ast, D.Dior 8+3reb, M.Dren 7+3reb, T.Jon 4+5reb+1ast, M.Lenois 3+9reb

New Basket - Istogu 108-68:
Very expected game in Prizren where Istogu (0-3) was crushed by New Basket (2-1) 108-68 on Tuesday. New Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Istogu's 46. New Basket forced 20 Istogu turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. New Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Istogu's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Liri Zeneli (207-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. point guard Fis Jashari (180-2008) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Oltion Shatri (190-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Jon Arifaj added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five New Basket and four Istogu players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. New Basket will meet Kosovari (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Istogu will play against Gjakova and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
New Basket: P.Eliot 19+4reb+4ast, L.Zeneli 17+15reb+1ast, Z.Eris 17+2reb+2ast, R.Krasniqi 16+7reb+1ast, J.Fis 14+5reb+12ast, I.Voca 11+2reb+1ast
Istogu: S.Oltion 24+14reb+4ast, A.Jon 14+5reb+1ast, M.Zekaj 14+3reb, L.Kelmendi 10+3reb, S.Diamant 2+3reb+2ast, F.Eron 2+2reb+2ast

Vushtrria - Kosovari 112-65:
Vushtrria used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from 112-65 on Wednesday night. Vushtrria dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Kosovari's 22. Vushtrria forced 25 Kosovari turnovers and outrebounded them 47-24 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vushtrria looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kosovari's players. The best player for the winners was forward Kujtim Ujkani (201-1998, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds. Forward Yll Nuradini (190-2006) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Arti Islamaj (198-1988) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Unik Ahmeti (198-2009) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vushtrria will meet Borea Peja on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kosovari will play against New Basket (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vushtrria: U.Kujtim 37+18reb+2ast, Y.Nuradini 15+1reb+5ast, E.Shuku 13+1ast, G.Drinor 12+2ast, E.Ramaj 9+3reb+4ast, B.Azemi 8+9reb
Kosovari: A.Unik 14+5reb+1ast, A.Islamaj 13+6reb+1ast, R.Sylejmani 10+2reb+1ast, M.Drin 9+1reb+1ast, S.Dini 6+1reb+1ast, P.Diellor 6

Gjakova - Prizreni 102-98:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Prizreni (2-1) on the court of Gjakova on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Gjakova 102-98. Gjakova outrebounded Prizreni 48-33 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gjakova looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for center Mal Syla (204-2006) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Eden Cingu (194-2006) helped adding 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Besim Bytyqi (183-2008) with 41 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and point guard Hajriz Hazeri (188-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Gjakova and five Prizreni players scored in double figures. Gjakova is looking forward to face Istogu (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Prizreni will play against Kerasan (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Gjakova: B.Ambri 21+4reb+8ast, S.Mal 20+16reb+4ast, C.Eden 19+10reb+7ast, Z.Gashi 16+3reb+2ast, G.Rakateli 10+2reb, R.Kurtishi 6+2reb+1ast
Prizreni: B.Bytyqi 41+6reb+4ast, M.Besmir 17+10reb+2ast, A.Qendrim 14+1reb+5ast, H.Hajriz 14+5reb+11ast, E.Nixha 10+6reb+2ast, G.Altin 2+3reb

Kerasan - Drita 70-87:
Very significant was Drita's (#6) 17-point road victory against Kerasan 87-70. Drita dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Kerasan's 30. They outrebounded Kerasan 53-34 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Almir Dullovi (188-2009) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Dren Kastrati (190-2005) accounted for 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Enes Gashi (193-2009) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Blin Aliu (183-2009) added 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for Kerasan in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Drita will play against Peja B (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kerasan will play against Prizreni (#2) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Drita: A.Dullovi 32+9reb+2ast, D.Kastrati 20+10reb+3ast, H.Corovic 10+7reb+1ast, C.Diar 7+8reb+2ast, K.Yll 7+8reb+7ast, E.Berisha 6+5reb+3ast
Kerasan: E.Gashi 20+7reb+2ast, B.Aliu 18+5reb+4ast, V.Haliti 11+11reb+2ast, P.Yll 9+4reb+4ast, I.Orik 8+3reb+2ast, V.Rudi 3+1reb