Round 2 of 1/16 Finals. Brasov, Targu Mures and Timisoara advance

Steaua - Brasov 75-98:
The game was mostly controlled by Brasov. Steaua managed to win third quarter 26-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Brasov made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Steaua helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Mike Okauru (191-1999, college: UNCW) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Bahamas forward Samuel Hunter (206-2000, college: Akron, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Dwon Odom (188-2000, college: Tulsa) replied with 16 points and 6 assists and naturalized Greek swingman Anastasios Zetos (196-2002, college: RWU, agency: BIG) added 15 points in the effort for Steaua. 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.
Top scorers:
Steaua: D.Odom 16+2reb+6ast, A.Zetos 15+2reb+3ast, S.Washington 14+2reb, R.Robinson III 11+6reb, K.Filewich 10+7reb+1ast, M.Thomas 2
Brasov: O.Mike 20+7reb+5ast, H.Samuel 18+5reb, C.Samari 12+1reb+6ast, M.Zavian 12+1reb+3ast, V.Mihnea 11+1reb+1ast, A.Dame 10+7reb+1ast

Targu Mures - Galati 109-83:
The game without a history. Targu Mures led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Targu Mures outrebounded Galati 46-24 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (187-1987, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) scored 25 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Five Targu Mures players scored in double figures. American forward Grant Sanders (203-2002, college: Nicholls, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Matt Johnson II (188-1999, college: N.Colorado, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 16 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). 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.
Top scorers:
Galati: G.Sanders 20+5reb, M.Johnson II 16+1reb+1ast, D.Patru 10+3ast, K.Ferencz 6+6ast, R.Muresan 6+3reb+1ast, A.Crump 5+4reb+1ast
Targu Mures: M.Goran 25+3reb+3ast, M.Elijah 17+2reb+5ast, E.David 15+14reb+2ast, M.Carcoana 12+8reb, K.Dean 10+3reb+1ast, C.Collin 8+1reb+1ast

Ploiesti CSM - Timisoara 74-88:
The game was mostly controlled by Timisoara. Ploiesti CSM managed to win second period 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Timisoara dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Ploiesti CSM's 36. American swingman Skyler Flatten (190-1995, college: S.Dakota St., agency: Slash Sports) notched 30 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: 011 Sports) supported him with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points, 6 assists and 5 steals by American guard Malachi Smith (184-2002, college: UConn) did not help to save the game for Ploiesti CSM. Swedish-Serbian forward Filip Skobalj (202-2002, college: UIC, agency: 011 Sports) added 16 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Ploiesti CSM players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Ploiesti CSM: M.Smith 21+4reb+6ast, F.Skobalj 16+8reb+1ast, M.Hayman 13+2reb+4ast, D.Rasoga 10+3reb+1ast, A.Calenic 7+9reb, N.Lynch 4+6reb+1ast
Timisoara: F.Skyler 30+3reb+4ast, H.Trendon 25+6reb+5ast, B.Catalin 13+6reb+1ast, C.Walter 8+8reb+1ast, G.Aurelian 4+7reb+1ast, S.Kentwan 4+1reb+1ast