BLNO Round 3 (Regular Season): Leader Ammerud gets another victory

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

Ammerud delivered the third consecutive win on Sunday night. This time they beat Tromso (2-3) 117-107 in Oslo. Ammerud made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game, while Tromso only scored twelve points from the stripe. Ammerud looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Tromso 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 scored 42 points (!!!), 12 assists and 4 steals. Australian guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) chipped in 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Garrett Denbow (198-2000, college: Anderson) who recorded 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Ammerud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tromso will play against TNT Towers (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
The game in Oslo supposed to be also worth to mention about. Tromso (2-3) played at the court of Centrum (1-3). Tromso smashed Centrum 123-92. It was a good game for American guard Garrett Denbow (198-2000, college: Anderson) who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Johannes Lange contributed with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Forward Skage Eidholm (192-2007) answered with 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for Centrum. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tromso will play against TNT Towers (#10) in the next round. Centrum will have a break next round.
The game in Bekkestua was also quite interesting. Centrum (1-3) played at the court of Baerum (2-4). Baerum defeated Centrum 93-83 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for Stian Mjos who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 9 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Leo Berbusmel with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fyllingen crushed Nidaros Jets in a road game 142-61. Froya smashed Baerum at home 106-75. Fyllingen destroyed TNT Towers on the opponent's court 153-91. Gimle outscored Baerum in a home game 111-72.
The best stats of 3rd round was 29 points and 8 rebounds by Filip Overas of Baerum.



Nidaros Jets - Fyllingen 61-142:
There was no surprise in Tromdheim where Nidaros Jets (0-4) were crushed by Fyllingen (3-0) 142-61 on Saturday. Fyllingen dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Nidaros Jets' 26 and had 22 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Nidaros Jets only scored five points from the stripe. Fyllingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Nidaros Jets' players. It was a great evening for American guard Kalob Ledoux (193-1997, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import guard Davonte Davis (190-2001, college: OK State) helped adding 27 points and 7 rebounds. Five Fyllingen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Italian swingman Pietro Mortarino (190-2002) with 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Kevin Leraand (191-2008) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Nidaros Jets' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Fyllingen will meet Kongsberg (#5) on the road in the next round. Nidaros Jets will play against Froya (#4) in Laksevag and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fyllingen: L.Kalob 29+3reb+10ast, D.Davonte 27+7reb+1ast, N.Lars 24+2reb+2ast, B.Troy 17+6reb+3ast, D.Karyiek 12+5reb+1ast, D.Evert 11+1ast
Nidaros Jets: M.Pietro 27+6reb+1ast, M.Bergsjordet 10+3reb+5ast, K.Leraand 9+9reb+2ast, N.Dennis 6, U.Gustavas 4+7reb, R.Hallgeir 3+3reb+1ast

Centrum - Tromso 92-123:
The game in Oslo supposed to be also worth to mention about. Tromso (2-3) played at the court of Centrum (1-3). Tromso smashed Centrum 123-92. Tromso made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Tromso outrebounded Centrum 48-32 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tromso players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Garrett Denbow (198-2000, college: Anderson) who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. ex-international point guard Johannes Lange (182-1998) contributed with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Forward Skage Eidholm (192-2007) answered with 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Leo Berbusmel (191-2007) added 19 points and 4 assists in the effort for Centrum. Both teams had five players each who 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. Tromso will play against TNT Towers (#10) in the next round. Centrum will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tromso: D.Garrett 32+8reb+4ast, L.Johannes 27+5reb+8ast, S.Grant 17+4reb+4ast, A.Solem 15+12reb+3ast, T.Engelsen 15+5reb, I.Nilsen 11+7reb+2ast
Centrum: E.Skage 24+5reb+2ast, B.Leo 19+3reb+4ast, M.Holsaeter 18+2reb, M.Rauf 10+8reb+4ast, M.Martin 10+3reb+1ast, G.Matthew 7+1reb+3ast

Froya - Baerum 106-75:
No shocking result in a game in Laksevag where Froya (2-0) smashed Baerum (2-4) 106-75 on Saturday. Froya dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Baerum's 40. They outrebounded Baerum 38-18 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Cory Johnson (201-1988, college: Bushnell) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Swedish guard Kasper Hagberg (186-1998) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Froya players scored in double figures. Froya's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Stian Mjos (183-1989) with 26 points and 6 steals and swingman Dante Olsen (196-2006) scored 13 points. Froya will meet at home Nidaros Jets (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Baerum will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Froya: J.Cory 22+4reb+3ast, K.Hagberg 15+6reb+3ast, A.Borg 13+6reb, D.Drake 12+9reb+1ast, M.Jacob 11+2reb, C.Dalland 10+2ast
Baerum: M.Stian 26+2reb+1ast, D.Olsen 13+2reb+1ast, K.William 9+2reb+1ast, D.Benjamin 7+3reb+1ast, F.Overas 7+3reb+1ast, B.Samuel 6+4reb+1ast

TNT Towers - Fyllingen 91-153:
Very expected game when TNT Towers (0-4) were rolled over at home by Fyllingen (3-0) 153-91 on Sunday. Fyllingen dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Towers' 60. Fyllingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for British forward Karyiek Dixon (196-2001, college: W.Illinois) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. ex-international guard Lars Nilsen (196-2001, college: GSW) helped adding 36 points (!!!). The best for the losing side was forward Aly Hudgins (201-1993, college: ECU) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jan Prus (191-2007) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Fyllingen and four TNT Towers players scored in double figures. TNT Towers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Fyllingen will meet Kongsberg (#5) on the road in the next round. TNT Towers will play against Tromso (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fyllingen: N.Lars 36+1reb+2ast, D.Davonte 28+3reb+7ast, D.Karyiek 26+9reb+4ast, L.Kalob 22+3reb+3ast, B.Troy 20+10reb+3ast, C.Pol 9+1reb+4ast
TNT Towers: U.Vladislav 17+1reb+1ast, A.Hudgins 16+8reb+2ast, P.Jan 14+7reb+1ast, A.Njike 11+4reb+1ast, B.Per 8+2reb+3ast, S.Shamel 6+2reb+4ast

Ammerud - Tromso 117-107:
Ammerud delivered the third consecutive win on Sunday night. This time they beat Tromso (2-3) 117-107 in Oslo. Ammerud made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game, while Tromso only scored twelve points from the stripe. Ammerud looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Tromso 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 scored 42 points (!!!), 12 assists and 4 steals. Australian guard Gabriel Hadley (193-1998, college: UCSD) chipped in 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Garrett Denbow (198-2000, college: Anderson) who recorded 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and ex-international point guard Johannes Lange (182-1998) added 21 points, 13 assists and 5 steals respectively. Four Ammerud and five Tromso players scored in double figures. Ammerud will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tromso will play against TNT Towers (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Ammerud: C.Will 42+3reb+12ast, H.Gabriel 33+5reb+7ast, H.Davidsen 22+16reb+3ast, V.Vuk 12+5reb+1ast, S.Larsen 5+2reb, M.Mandt 3+2reb+1ast
Tromso: G.Denbow 39+7reb+1ast, J.Lange 21+4reb+13ast, S.Anders 16+8reb+5ast, G.Sitton 15+11reb+3ast, N.Isak 14+6reb+1ast, B.David 2+3reb+2ast

Gimle - Baerum 111-72:
Rather predictable result in Bergen where Gimle (3-0) outscored Baerum (2-4) 111-72 on Sunday. Gimle dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Baerum's 26. They outrebounded Baerum 44-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. Gimle looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Baerum's players. It was a great evening for American guard Justin Mullins (198-2001, college: Northwestern, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. International center Milovan Savic (205-1987) helped adding 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Gimle players scored in double figures. Gimle's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Stian Mjos (183-1989) with 31 points and 7 steals and guard William Kristiansen (180-2008) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Gimle will meet at home Nidaros Jets (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Baerum will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gimle: M.Justin 29+10reb, K.Mikkel 16+2reb+6ast, J.Lamo 15+4reb, M.Savic 13+10reb+4ast, J.Radulovic 11+6reb+2ast, E.Lars 11+4reb+9ast
Baerum: M.Stian 31+1reb+2ast, K.William 12+5reb+3ast, A.Kevin 9+2reb+2ast, F.Overas 8+6reb, D.Benjamin 7+7reb+1ast, L.Emil 5+3reb

Baerum - Centrum 93-83:
The game in Bekkestua was also quite interesting. Centrum (1-3) played at the court of Baerum (2-4). Baerum defeated Centrum 93-83 on Tuesday. Baerum looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for the former international guard Stian Mjos (183-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 9 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Filip Overas (208, college: W.Wyoming) helped adding 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Leo Berbusmel (191-2007) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Skage Eidholm (192-2007) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Baerum: S.Mjos 30+4reb+9ast, O.Filip 29+8reb+1ast, O.Dante 13+7reb+2ast, E.Jakob 12+2reb+3ast, F.Trana 6+3reb+1ast, E.Larsson 2+2reb
Centrum: B.Leo 20+6reb+4ast, M.Rauf 18+5reb, E.Skage 14+7reb+2ast, M.Martin 12+4reb, F.Nordahl 10+1ast, S.Mats 5+4reb+5ast