BLNO Round 2 (Regular Season): Ammerud keeps a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BLNO. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ammerud smashed Nidaros Jets in Oslo 101-68. Ammerud dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Nidaros Jets' 22. They outrebounded Nidaros Jets 41-23 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ammerud looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Nidaros Jets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Australian swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ., agency: Dominion Sports Group) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Australian guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) chipped in 24 points. Center Oliver Overmo (187-2006) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nidaros Jets will play next round against Fyllingen trying to get back on the winning streak. Ammerud will try to continue on its current victory against Tromso at home.
The game in Bekkestua was also worth to mention about. Kongsberg played at the court of Baerum. Kongsberg did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 103-84. American guard Jojo Anderson (185-1997, college: EWU, agency: Helping Ballers) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Joe Cookson contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Kongsberg's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international guard Stian Mjos (183-1989) replied with 24 points and 9 assists for Baerum. Kongsberg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Baerum will play at home against Centrum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local TNT Towers were outscored by Ammerud 102-58 on Wednesday night. Will Cranston-Lown scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Filip Klemmetsby responded with 16 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ammerud will meet at home Tromso in the next round where they are favorite. TNT Towers will play against Fyllingen and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Baerum was crushed by Tromso in a road game 115-75. TNT Towers lost to Gimle at home 75-96. Nidaros Jets were destroyed by Centrum on the opponent's court 60-91.



Baerum - Kongsberg 84-103:
The game in Bekkestua was also worth to mention about. Kongsberg played at the court of Baerum. Kongsberg did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 103-84. Kongsberg dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Baerum's 36. They outrebounded Baerum 41-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. American guard Jojo Anderson (185-1997, college: EWU, agency: Helping Ballers) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Joe Cookson (198-2002, college: Pomona-Pitzer) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Kongsberg's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international guard Stian Mjos (183-1989) replied with 24 points and 9 assists and forward Filip Overas (208, college: W.Wyoming) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Baerum. Five Kongsberg and four Baerum players scored in double figures. Kongsberg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Baerum will play at home against Centrum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kongsberg: A.Jojo 29+5reb+6ast, C.Joe 16+7reb+1ast, B.Erik 11+7reb+1ast, B.Sorensen 11+6reb+1ast, J.Hart 11+5reb+1ast, K.Madsen 8+4reb+2ast
Baerum: M.Stian 24+4reb+9ast, J.Ellingsen 22+1reb+1ast, F.Overas 12+10reb+2ast, D.Olsen 10+6reb+2ast, D.Benjamin 6+1reb+1ast, A.Kevin 5+3reb

TNT Towers - Ammerud 58-102:
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local TNT Towers were outscored by Ammerud 102-58 on Wednesday night. Ammerud dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Towers' 20. They outrebounded TNT Towers 45-21 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Australian swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ., agency: Dominion Sports Group) scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Australian guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) chipped in 26 points during the contest. Forward Filip Klemmetsby (191-2002) responded with 16 points and Shamel Shaka (229) scored 15 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ammerud will meet at home Tromso in the next round where they are favorite. TNT Towers will play against Fyllingen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ammerud: H.Gabriel 26+2reb+2ast, C.Will 21+9reb+8ast, H.Alex 16+9reb+2ast, M.Mandt 9+1reb, W.Dronsett 7+3reb+2ast, S.Larsen 6+3reb+2ast
TNT Towers: K.Filip 16+2reb, S.Shamel 15+1ast, B.Per 12+1reb, U.Vladislav 4+3reb+3ast, C.Sindre 4+1reb+2ast, J.Simen 3+6reb+1ast

Tromso - Baerum 115-75:
There was a minor upset when Baerum was crushed on the road by Tromso 115-75 on Saturday. Tromso had a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Baerum's players. American guard Garrett Denbow (198-2000, college: Anderson) had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international point guard Johannes Lange (182-1998) chipped in 27 points and 10 assists during the contest. Tromso's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Filip Overas (208, college: W.Wyoming) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Dante Olsen (196-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four Baerum players scored in double figures. Tromso will meet Ammerud in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Baerum will play against Centrum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tromso: D.Garrett 39+10reb+3ast, L.Johannes 27+4reb+10ast, I.Nilsen 23+2reb+3ast, S.Grant 9+4reb+4ast, A.Solem 7+7reb+7ast, D.Berntsen 4+8reb+2ast
Baerum: F.Overas 20+8reb, D.Olsen 15+11reb+2ast, M.Stian 14+6reb+5ast, D.Benjamin 11+5reb+1ast, J.Ellingsen 9+2reb+2ast, A.Kevin 4

TNT Towers - Gimle 75-96:
No shocking result in a game when Gimle smashed on the road TNT Towers 96-75 on Saturday. Gimle dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Towers' 40 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The former international guard Mikkel Kolstad (193-1995, college: Nova SE) scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Justin Mullins (198-2001, college: Northwestern, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 29 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Forward Filip Klemmetsby (191-2002) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Sindre Christoffersen (190-2007) scored 13 points. TNT Towers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Gimle will meet at home Baerum in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TNT Towers will play against Fyllingen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gimle: M.Justin 29+6reb+2ast, K.Mikkel 23+9reb+6ast, S.Kristoffer 12+3reb+1ast, J.Radulovic 8+7reb+1ast, J.Lamo 8+5reb+2ast, S.Aksel 7+1reb+1ast
TNT Towers: K.Filip 19+7reb+1ast, C.Sindre 13+3reb+1ast, U.Vladislav 8+2reb, N.Jakob 8+2reb+3ast, P.Jan 7+7reb+1ast, S.Shamel 6+2reb+1ast

Centrum - Nidaros Jets 91-60:
There was a minor upset in Oslo where Nidaros Jets were rolled over by Centrum 91-60 on Saturday. Centrum will meet Baerum in the next round. Nidaros Jets will play against Fyllingen and hope to win that game.

Ammerud - Nidaros Jets 101-68:
Ammerud smashed Nidaros Jets in Oslo 101-68. Ammerud dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Nidaros Jets' 22. They outrebounded Nidaros Jets 41-23 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ammerud looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Nidaros Jets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Australian swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ., agency: Dominion Sports Group) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Australian guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) chipped in 24 points. Four Ammerud players scored in double figures. Center Oliver Overmo (187-2006) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and ex-international point guard Mats Bergsjordet (188-2004) added 10 points and 4 steals respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nidaros Jets will play next round against Fyllingen trying to get back on the winning streak. Ammerud will try to continue on its current victory against Tromso at home.
Top scorers:
Ammerud: H.Gabriel 24+3reb+3ast, C.Will 22+5reb+14ast, H.Alex 18+10reb+1ast, O.Wood 12+1reb+2ast, H.Davidsen 9+5reb+1ast, V.Vuk 6+6reb
Nidaros Jets: O.Overmo 13+8reb+4ast, S.Eskil 12+1ast, M.Bergsjordet 10+4reb+2ast, R.Pocius 7+1reb+1ast, R.Hallgeir 7+1reb+2ast, O.Tobias 6+2reb+3ast