Prva A Liga Round 4 (Regular Season): Vardar lose their first game against Kriva Palanka

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Vardar (3-1) on the court of fourth ranked Kriva Palanka on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Kriva Palanka 94-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vardar. Kriva Palanka dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Vardar's 38. They outrebounded Vardar 47-31 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kriva Palanka looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Vardar's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kriva Palanka made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and who added 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side responded with 19 points and 9 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. Kriva Palanka moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Vardar. Kriva Palanka is looking forward to face Probasket (#4) in Kavadartsi in the next round. Vardar will play at home against the league's leader KAM Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Prva A Liga top team - KAM Basket (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Sport Tim (0-4) in Kamenica 68-47. The winners were led by who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Ivana Kmetovska supported her with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. KAM Basket's coach Tony Simic felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) did not help to save the game for Sport Tim. KAM Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Sport Tim at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MZT and Patriot. KAM Basket will play against Vardar (#5) in Skopje in the next round. Sport Tim will play against Patriot and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked MZT (0-4) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Probasket (3-1) 95-70 on Sunday evening. Milica Jovanovic fired 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Coach Atanas Dimov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Crystal Corley produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Probasket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser MZT still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Patriot and Sport Tim. Probasket will meet at home league's second-placed Kriva Palanka in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. MZT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Skopje to the arena Badel.

In the last game of round 4 Badel destroyed Patriot on the opponent's court 100-45.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points and 9 rebounds by Iva Colakoska of Badel.

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KAM Basket - Sport Tim 68-47

Prva A Liga top team - KAM Basket (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Sport Tim (0-4) in Kamenica 68-47. KAM Basket forced 22 Sport Tim turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. KAM Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The winners were led by Sanja Adamovska who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Ivana Kmetovska (190-1995, college: WSU) supported her with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four KAM Basket players scored in double figures. KAM Basket's coach Tony Simic felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) did not help to save the game for Sport Tim. added 17 points and 5 assists for lost side. KAM Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Sport Tim at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MZT and Patriot. KAM Basket will play against Vardar (#5) in Skopje in the next round. Sport Tim will play against Patriot and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sport Tim: L.Ana 17+3reb+5ast, V.Tamara 13+11reb+1ast, M.Sara 4+5reb+2ast, V.Snezana 4+2reb, D.Elena 4+3reb+1ast, K.Elena 3+1reb+2ast
KAM Basket: S.Adamovska 21+11reb+5ast, K.Ivana 12+12reb+4ast, S.Maksimovska 11+10reb+5ast, K.Pop-Dimitrovska 11+4reb+4ast, I.Dojcinova 9+2reb+3ast, A.Djorgievska 4+2reb+2ast

Kriva Palanka - Vardar 94-63

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Vardar (3-1) on the court of fourth ranked Kriva Palanka on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Kriva Palanka 94-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vardar. Kriva Palanka dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Vardar's 38. They outrebounded Vardar 47-31 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kriva Palanka looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Vardar's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kriva Palanka made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alexis Poole (188-1999, college: KSU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Glorija Gruevska who added 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Kriva Palanka players scored in double figures. At the losing side responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Tea Trajkovska scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kriva Palanka moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Vardar. Kriva Palanka is looking forward to face Probasket (#4) in Kavadartsi in the next round. Vardar will play at home against the league's leader KAM Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vardar: T.Elena 19+9reb+2ast, T.Tea 12+3reb+1ast, M.Marija 11+3reb+1ast, D.Martina 5+2reb+2ast, P.Jana 5+4reb+1ast, A.Tea 4+4reb
Kriva Palanka: P.Alexis 25+8reb+1ast, G.Gruevska 22+4reb+5ast, D.Green 16+3reb+10ast, N.Abby 12+13reb, M.Aleksovska 9+1reb, N.Stefanovska 4+2reb

Probasket - MZT 95-70

Bottom-ranked MZT (0-4) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Probasket (3-1) 95-70 on Sunday evening. Probasket outrebounded MZT 53-33 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Probasket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Milica Jovanovic fired 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Kayla Thomas chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Four Probasket players scored in double figures. Coach Atanas Dimov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Crystal Corley produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and the former international center Ivana Kmetovska (190-1995, college: WSU) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Probasket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser MZT still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Patriot and Sport Tim. Probasket will meet at home league's second-placed Kriva Palanka in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. MZT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Skopje to the arena Badel.
Top scorers:
MZT: C.Crystal 28+12reb+3ast, M.Vanja 13+7reb+2ast, S.Ana 10+2reb+5ast, A.Dora 7+4reb+1ast, D.Jovana 5+3reb, K.Nina 5+4reb
Probasket: M.Jovanovic 20+6reb+8ast, K.Thomas 20+12reb, M.Blazevska 18+8reb+1ast, S.Petrovska 16+5reb+3ast, S.Stoeva 7+5reb+4ast, L.Gorgieva 7+2reb+2ast

Patriot - Badel 45-100

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Patriot (0-4) was crushed at home by third ranked Badel (3-1) 100-45 on Saturday. Badel dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Patriot's 24. Badel forced 29 Patriot turnovers. Iva Colakoska fired 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Jovana Dimkovska chipped in 13 points. Badel's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Margarita Chipova produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and Teodora Atanasovska added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Badel moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Patriot still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MZT and Sport Tim. Badel's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Skopje MZT.
Top scorers:
Patriot: C.Margarita 14+8reb+1ast, A.Sara 10+2reb+1ast, A.Teodora 8+8reb, A.Ana 5+5reb+2ast, S.Melani 3+1reb, R.Ina 2+3reb+2ast
Badel: J.Dimkovska 13+3reb+2ast, Z.Stojkovska 12+3reb+2ast, M.Markoska 12+2reb+1ast, J.Colakovska 11+2reb+2ast, L.Malinovska 10+4reb+1ast, M.Nikolov 9+4reb+4ast