Liga I Round 4 (Regular Season): Targoviste loses their first game against Ploiesti CSM 2

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Targoviste (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Ploiesti CSM 2 (4-0) 67-52. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Targoviste. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Targoviste was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 24-8 charge of Ploiesti CSM 2, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 22 Targoviste turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Georgian Mihalache (196-2006) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Rares Movileanu (193-2007) who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Radu Dumitru (193-2004) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Targoviste's coach Claudio Morales rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ploiesti CSM 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Targoviste at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Ploiesti CSM 2 is looking forward to face Constanta Fly (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Targoviste will play against ACS Bucuresti (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Deva (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Cluj CSU (2-2) 87-85 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cluj CSU. The winners were led by center Raul Mitrache (200-2007) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Robert Medgyesy supported him with 25 points. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by Stefan Saplacan (-2008) did not help to save the game for Cluj CSU. Cluj CSU's coach Dragan Torbica tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Deva moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Cluj CSU. Deva will play against Targu Mures CSU (#5) at home in the next round. Cluj CSU will play against the league's second-placed Oradea 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Bucuresti between ACS Bucuresti and Ploiesti CSU. Fifth ranked ACS Bucuresti (2-2) got a very close home victory over one of their biggest challengers Ploiesti CSU (1-3). ACS Bucuresti managed to escape with a 3-point win 72-69 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Andrei Pascal fired 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Andrei Badicioiu produced 22 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. ACS Bucuresti moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Ploiesti CSU dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Craiova CSU. ACS Bucuresti will meet at home league's second-placed Targoviste in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ploiesti CSU will play against Rapid 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Sibiu 2 won against Targu Mures CSU on the opponent's court 87-82. Stiinta outscored Voluntari 2 in a home game 88-66. Winless Brasov CSU was rolled over Braila on the road 111-57. Rapid 2 crushed Constanta Fly on its own court 111-44. Winless Gheorgheni was smashed by Oradea 2 in a road game 105-71. Bucuresti ASE destroyed Brasov C. 2 at home 108-67. Winless Politehnica Iasi was outscored by Agronomia on the opponent's court 94-40. Rm Valcea 2 rolled over Targu Jiu in a home game 111-57. Craiova CSU was defeated by Constanta Neptun on the road 70-52.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 11 rebounds by Matyas Lokody of Gheorgheni.



Targu Mures CSU - Sibiu 2 82-87:
Rather expected game when 3rd ranked Targu Mures CSU (1-2) was defeated at home by top-ranked Sibiu 2 (4-0) 87-82 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. Sibiu 2 made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Targu Mures CSU turnovers. Point guard Erik Sledinschi (185-2008) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Elias Dragan (184-2007, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 15 points. Zsombor Kovacs (-2008) produced 20 points and swingman David Kovacs (191-2009) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Sibiu 2 and five Targu Mures CSU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sibiu 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Targu Mures CSU dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Sibiu 2 will meet Gheorgheni (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Targu Mures CSU will play against Deva and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sibiu 2: E.Sledinschi 22+5reb+4ast, D.Elias 15+4reb+1ast, A.Ghise 13+1reb+5ast, R.Popa 11+5reb, V.Georgescu 8+5reb, D.Popa 6+1reb+1ast
Targu Mures CSU: K.Zsombor 20+4reb+2ast, K.David 17+8reb, G.Patrick 14+4reb+6ast, V.Aron 12+4reb+5ast, K.Balazs 11+1reb+3ast, M.Rares 3+2reb

Deva - Cluj CSU 87-85:
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Deva (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Cluj CSU (2-2) 87-85 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cluj CSU. Cluj CSU was ahead by 5 points at the halftime before a 26-18 third quarter run of Deva. They made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Deva had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by center Raul Mitrache (200-2007) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Robert Medgyesy (-1995) supported him with 25 points. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by Stefan Saplacan (-2008) did not help to save the game for Cluj CSU. Swingman Thomas Bernat (191-2009) added 15 points and 4 steals for lost side. Five Deva and four Cluj CSU players scored in double figures. Cluj CSU's coach Dragan Torbica tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Deva moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Cluj CSU. Deva will play against Targu Mures CSU (#5) at home in the next round. Cluj CSU will play against the league's second-placed Oradea 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Deva: M.Robert 25+2reb+3ast, M.Raul 20+14reb+2ast, R.Dascalita 13+4reb, D.Muresan 10+4reb+7ast, V.Godeanu 10+4reb+2ast, M.Rotaru 4+2reb+2ast
Cluj CSU: S.Stefan 20+6reb+3ast, B.Thomas 15+2reb+1ast, C.Radu 11+1reb+1ast, M.Cezar 10+3reb+2ast, C.Vlad 9+1reb, A.Bizo 6+3reb

ACS Bucuresti - Ploiesti CSU 72-69:
A very close game took place in Bucuresti between ACS Bucuresti and Ploiesti CSU. Fifth ranked ACS Bucuresti (2-2) got a very close home victory over one of their biggest challengers Ploiesti CSU (1-3). ACS Bucuresti managed to escape with a 3-point win 72-69 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Ploiesti CSU trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 24-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 69-72 at the end of the game. Andrei Pascal (-2001) fired 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Octavian Serbanescu (193-2000) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Andrei Badicioiu (-2007) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Alexandru Chirila (-2003) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Four Ploiesti CSU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. ACS Bucuresti moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Ploiesti CSU dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Craiova CSU. ACS Bucuresti will meet at home league's second-placed Targoviste in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ploiesti CSU will play against Rapid 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ACS Bucuresti: A.Pascal 27+8reb, O.Serbanescu 9+10reb+2ast, B.Agwer 9+4reb+1ast, C.Marian 9+6reb+1ast, S.Mincu 6+2reb+8ast, F.Nanu 4+3reb
Ploiesti CSU: B.Andrei 22+7reb, C.Alexandru 12+2reb+3ast, S.Mihai 10+2reb+1ast, R.Cristian 10+6reb, N.Ionut 9+2reb+1ast, D.Bogdan 4+3reb+2ast

Stiinta - Voluntari 2 88-66:
Rather predictable result in Bucharest where top-ranked Stiinta (4-0) smashed one of their biggest challengers Voluntari 2 (2-2) 88-66 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Stiinta. Voluntari 2 managed to win fourth quarter 23-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Stiinta forced 24 Voluntari 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward David Banica (195-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Alexandru Fuerea (186-2006) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Forward Matei Visan (201-2006) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Matei Alexandru (193-2007) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stiinta have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Voluntari 2 dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Stiinta will meet Craiova CSU (#5) on the road in the next round. Voluntari 2 will play against Targu Jiu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Stiinta: D.Banica 29+13reb+5ast, A.Fuerea 16+3reb+6ast, V.Barbalata 10+2reb+7ast, I.Chiraches 9, S.Raicu 8+2reb+1ast, D.Matesescu 6+3reb+3ast
Voluntari 2: M.Visan 17+5reb+2ast, M.Alexandru 13+5reb, H.Stefan 12+2reb+3ast, M.Ioan 5+1reb+2ast, S.Matei 5+8reb+1ast, M.Matei-Serban 4+4reb

Braila - Brasov CSU 111-57:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Brasov CSU (0-4) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Braila (3-1) 111-57 on Sunday. The game without a history. Braila led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Brasov CSU's 36. Braila forced 28 Brasov CSU turnovers and outrebounded them 50-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Point guard Adrian Gavrila (178-2009) fired 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) for the winners. Alex Cernat (-2008) chipped in 21 points. Five Braila players scored in double figures. Darius Curecheriu produced 13 points and Mihai Popa (-2010) added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Braila maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Bucuresti ASE, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Brasov CSU still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Braila will meet league's leader Bucuresti ASE on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brasov CSU will play against Politehnica Iasi (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Braila: A.Cernat 21+3reb+1ast, A.Gavrila 19+6reb+4ast, M.Ghiran 16+4reb+1ast, V.Georgescu 14+7reb+3ast, D.Matei 10+9reb+1ast, A.Aron 8
Brasov CSU: C.Darius 13+4reb, R.Christian 8, S.Tudor 7+4reb, E.Alexandru 7, D.Cezar 6+6reb, P.Mihai 6+5reb+2ast

Rapid 2 - Constanta Fly 111-44:
Everything went according to plan in Bucuresti where fourth ranked Rapid 2 (2-2) outscored bottom-ranked Constanta Fly (0-4) 111-44 on Sunday. The game without a history. Rapid 2 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Constanta Fly's 28. Rapid 2 forced 29 Constanta Fly turnovers and outrebounded them 48-19 including a 22-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rapid 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Constanta Fly's players. Radu Ene (-2007) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Andrei Sandulache (185-2009) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Rapid 2 players scored in double figures. Vlad Mihalachi (-2010) produced 16 points and 4 assists and Catalin Oprea (-2009) added 10 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rapid 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Constanta Fly still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Rapid 2 will meet Ploiesti CSU (#5) on the road in the next round. Constanta Fly will play against the league's leader Ploiesti CSM 2 and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rapid 2: R.Ene 16+8reb+1ast, A.Sandulache 16+5reb+1ast, L.Achimi 12+4reb+5ast, D.Smeu 12+3reb+3ast, T.Marinescu 12+8ast, D.Brailescu 11+5reb+2ast
Constanta Fly: M.Vlad 16+3reb+4ast, O.Catalin 10+1reb+1ast, L.Stefan 8+4reb, C.Eduard 4+4reb+2ast, C.Constantin 4+2reb, S.Marian 2+4reb

Oradea 2 - Gheorgheni 105-71:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Gheorgheni's (0-3) road loss to fifth ranked Oradea 2 (2-2) 71-105 on Sunday. The game without a history. Oradea 2 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Gheorgheni's 38. Oradea 2 forced 29 Gheorgheni turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Ianis Selesi (203-2010) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Andrei Topai (191-2008) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Oradea 2 players scored in double figures. Slovenian point guard Matevz Magusar (187-1989) produced 17 points and 5 assists and guard Matyas Lokody (190-1987) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Oradea 2 moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Gheorgheni still closes the standings with three games lost. Oradea 2 will meet Cluj CSU (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gheorgheni will play against the league's leader Sibiu 2 and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Oradea 2: B.Pinzaru 22+2reb, S.Ianis 20+7reb+2ast, D.Suciu 15+4reb+2ast, T.Andrei 12+8reb+8ast, E.Serbescu 12+2reb+11ast, A.Mester 10+1reb
Gheorgheni: M.Magusar 17+4reb+5ast, L.Matyas 12+11reb+3ast, O.Raoul 9+8reb+5ast, K.Mate 8, K.Csongor 7+2reb+2ast, R.Adam 6+1reb

Bucuresti ASE - Brasov C. 2 108-67:
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Bucuresti ASE (4-0) outleveled at home one of their biggest challengers Brasov C. 2 (2-2) 108-67 on Sunday. The game without a history. Bucuresti ASE led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Brasov C. 2's 44. Bucuresti ASE forced 20 Brasov C. 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Bucuresti ASE looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Sterling Young (185-2001, college: Indiana St.) fired 24 points and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Thomas Hailey (201, college: Charleston) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bucuresti ASE players scored in double figures. Marc Iliescu (-2009) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and Petru Secara (-2009) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bucuresti ASE have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Brasov C. 2 dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Bucuresti ASE will meet at home Braila (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Brasov C. 2 will play against the league's second-placed Agronomia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bucuresti ASE: Y.Sterling 24+3reb+6ast, H.Thomas 16+10reb+3ast, I.Mihnea 15+13reb+1ast, P.Dragos 10+1reb+4ast, F.Neagu 9+7reb+1ast, A.Dimov 9+2reb+1ast
Brasov C. 2: I.Marc 17+8reb, S.Petru 13+4reb+7ast, N.Eric 12+4reb+2ast, B.Radu 8+4reb+1ast, F.Matei 6+3reb, S.Andrei 4+4reb

Agronomia - Politehnica Iasi 94-40:
Rather expected game in Bucuresti where bottom-ranked Politehnica Iasi (0-4) was crushed by third ranked Agronomia (3-1) 94-40 on Sunday. The game without a history. Agronomia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Politehnica Iasi's 22 and had 20 for 29 from the free-throw line, while Politehnica Iasi only scored three points from the stripe. Agronomia forced 21 Politehnica Iasi turnovers and outrebounded them 49-23 including a 19-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Agronomia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Michael Clark (-2008) fired 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Robert Spoitoru (-2005) chipped in 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Ruben Fadur (200-2007) produced 7 points and 5 rebounds and Alexandru Ciuntuc (-2007) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Agronomia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Politehnica Iasi still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Agronomia will meet Brasov C. 2 (#4) on the road in the next round. Politehnica Iasi will play against Brasov CSU and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Agronomia: R.Spoitoru 18+4reb+2ast, M.Clark 17+5reb+4ast, C.Camburu 11+8reb+3ast, T.Abramescu 10+1reb+1ast, D.Anghel 8+3reb+4ast, T.Sava 7+9reb+2ast
Politehnica Iasi: C.Alexandru 13+1ast, F.Ruben 7+5reb+3ast, C.Matei 6+3reb+2ast, P.David 4+1reb+2ast, N.George 4+2reb, P.Alexandru 4+3reb+1ast

Rm Valcea 2 - Targu Jiu 111-57:
Rather predictable result in Ramnicu Valcea where second ranked Rm Valcea 2 (3-1) smashed bottom-ranked Targu Jiu (0-4) 111-57 on Sunday. The game without a history. Rm Valcea 2 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Targu Jiu's 30. They outrebounded Targu Jiu 62-21 including a 22-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rm Valcea 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Targu Jiu's players. Swingman Christos Ciriperu (190-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. point guard Sebastian Boghean (193-2008) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Rm Valcea 2 players scored in double figures. Guard Octavian Miss (185-2008) produced 24 points and point guard Iustin Ciobanu (180-2009) added 4 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rm Valcea 2 maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Bucuresti ASE, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Targu Jiu still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Rm Valcea 2 will meet Constanta Neptun (#4) on the road in the next round. Targu Jiu will play against Voluntari 2 and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rm Valcea 2: S.Boghean 23+10reb+9ast, C.Ciriperu 21+16reb+8ast, T.Leonard-Stefan 20+4reb+2ast, V.Sparlac 18+10reb+2ast, E.Radau 11+12reb+1ast, V.Dolana 9+3reb+1ast
Targu Jiu: M.Octavian 24, L.Patrik 7+2reb, T.Gabriel 6+1reb, G.Vladimir 6+4reb+2ast, M.Luca 5, S.Mihai 5+2reb

Constanta Neptun - Craiova CSU 70-52:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Constanta Neptun and 5th ranked Craiova CSU had identical 1-2 record. This time Constanta Neptun used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Craiova 70-52 on Sunday night. The game was mostly controlled by Constanta Neptun. Craiova CSU managed to win second period 17-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Constanta Neptun forced 22 Craiova CSU turnovers and outrebounded them 42-31 including 27 on the defensive glass. Point guard Alexandru Coconea (198-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. David Oprean chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). point guard Filip Lucaci (181-2007) produced 17 points and 4 assists and Albert Buzatu (-2005) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Constanta Neptun (2-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with 7 other teams. Craiova CSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Ploiesti CSU. Constanta Neptun will meet at home league's second-placed Rm Valcea 2 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Craiova CSU will play against the league's leader Stiinta and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Constanta Neptun: D.Oprean 20+5reb, C.Alexandru 12+13reb+2ast, C.Dobre 9+6reb+3ast, O.Andrei 9+3reb+4ast, E.Began 6+5reb, B.Mykhailo 5+2reb+1ast
Craiova CSU: L.Filip 17+4reb+4ast, B.Albert 13+9reb, D.Casian 10+2reb+2ast, M.Luca 4+1reb+1ast, L.Elvis 4+5reb+2ast, N.Bogdan 3+6reb+1ast

Targoviste - Ploiesti CSM 2 52-67:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Targoviste (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Ploiesti CSM 2 (4-0) 67-52. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Targoviste. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Targoviste was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 24-8 charge of Ploiesti CSM 2, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 22 Targoviste turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Georgian Mihalache (196-2006) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Rares Movileanu (193-2007) who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Ploiesti CSM 2 players scored in double figures. At the losing side Radu Dumitru (193-2004) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and center Cosmin Buboiu (204-2007) scored 4 points and 15 rebounds. Targoviste's coach Claudio Morales rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ploiesti CSM 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Targoviste at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Ploiesti CSM 2 is looking forward to face Constanta Fly (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Targoviste will play against ACS Bucuresti (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ploiesti CSM 2: G.Mihalache 20+6reb+6ast, O.Ion 14+3reb+1ast, F.David 13+7reb+2ast, R.Movileanu 11+10reb+2ast, D.Federico 5+3reb+1ast, M.Necula 2+3reb
Targoviste: D.Radu 15+5reb+2ast, P.Robert 8+1reb+1ast, T.Rares 6+3reb, R.Ioan 5+3reb+2ast, H.Alexandru 4+1ast, B.Cosmin 4+15reb+1ast