The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
Round 24 most important game was a victory of Trelleborg over higher ranked Taby Basket 82-72 on Saturday night. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 14-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 82-72. Trelleborg forced 22 Taby Basket turnovers. It was a good game for American guard Justin Tuckson (185-96, college: Clayton St.) who led his team to a victory with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Lithuanian forward Deivis Zemgulis (198-96, college: Penn St.) contributed with 8 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kasper Adolfsson (193-95) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for Taby Basket. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trelleborg maintains eighth position with 6-14 record. Newly promoted Taby Basket keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. Trelleborg are looking forward to face league's leader KFUM Fryshuset in Stockholm in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Taby Basket will play on the road against AIK Basket in Solna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Superettan top team - KFUM Fryshuset (21-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked AIK Basket (11-12) in Stockholm 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of AIK Basket. Worth to mention a quality performance of Serbian point guard Aleksa Solevic (188-93, agency: Dynamics Global Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Basem Abdulkader who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Serkan Inan (201-86) with 30 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KFUM Fryshuset have an impressive 21-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-3 record. AIK Basket at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. KFUM Fryshuset will play against Trelleborg (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AIK Basket will play against Taby Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Helsingborg between Bankeryds and Helsingborg. Ninth ranked Bankeryds (4-17) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Helsingborg (3-22). Bankeryds managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 in the fight for the ninth place. The winners were led by Dusan Sisic who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds. Even 19 points and 4 assists by Patrik Andersson did not help to save the game for Helsingborg. Newly promoted Bankeryds maintains ninth position with 4-17 record. Helsingborg lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Bankeryds will meet at home higher ranked Alvik Basket (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Helsingborg will have a break next round.
The game between 10th ranked Helsingborg (3-22) and fourth ranked Taby Basket (13-10) in Helsingborg ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Taby beat Helsingborg 111-97. The best player for the winners was Mattias Herlitz who had a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Taby Basket maintains fourth position with 13-10 record. Helsingborg lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Taby Basket's next round opponent will be AIK Basket (#6) in Solna.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Alvik Basket was beaten by IK Eos on the road 99-94. Hogsbo won against Team4Q on its own court 104-90. Bankeryds managed to outperform Trelleborg in a road game 82-75.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 28 points and 8 rebounds by Marcus Homelius of Bankeryds.
KFUM Fryshuset - AIK Basket 78-72
Superettan top team - KFUM Fryshuset (21-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked AIK Basket (11-12) in Stockholm 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of AIK Basket. KFUM Fryshuset dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to AIK Basket's 24 and made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded AIK Basket 46-34 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of Serbian point guard Aleksa Solevic (188-93, agency: Dynamics Global Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and point guard Basem Abdulkader (180-94) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Serkan Inan (201-86) with 30 points and guard Felix Lemetti (188-99, college: Fairfield) scored 13 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KFUM Fryshuset have an impressive 21-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-3 record. AIK Basket at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. KFUM Fryshuset will play against Trelleborg (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AIK Basket will play against Taby Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
AIK Basket: S.Inan 30+4reb+1ast, M.Milosevic 13+1reb+1ast, F.Lemetti 13+4reb+8ast, N.Jovanovic 7+9reb+3ast, O.Welander 5+3reb, R.Mirianidis 2+2reb+7ast
KFUM Fryshuset: A.Solevic 30+13reb+7ast, S.Jovanovic 15+5reb+2ast, B.Abdulkader 13+7reb+3ast, S.Isak 7+6reb, S.Unger 7+6reb, L.Chatziathanasiou 4+5reb+4astgschID: 746750
Helsingborg - Bankeryds 87-89
A very close game took place in Helsingborg between Bankeryds and Helsingborg. Ninth ranked Bankeryds (4-17) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Helsingborg (3-22). Bankeryds managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 in the fight for the ninth place. The guests trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 2 points. Bankeryds looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Serbian center Dusan Sisic (206-90) who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds and forward Wictor Grenthe (203-87) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 19 points and 4 assists by forward Patrik Andersson (191-94) did not help to save the game for Helsingborg. Guard Alexander Smakowski (188-0) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Bankeryds maintains ninth position with 4-17 record. Helsingborg lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Bankeryds will meet at home higher ranked Alvik Basket (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Helsingborg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Helsingborg: P.Andersson 19+3reb+4ast, H.Erhardt 18+3reb+1ast, N.Herring 14+3reb+1ast, A.Smakowski 13+5reb+6ast, A.Persson 11+2reb+8ast, A.Tastad 10+5reb
Bankeryds: D.Sisic 26+9reb+2ast, W.Grenthe 17+8reb+3ast, J.Rosengren 15+4reb+1ast, M.Homelius 13+5reb+8ast, K.Gronhage 11+1reb+7ast, M.Nordlander 7+1rebgschID: 746751
IK Eos - Alvik Basket 99-94
No shocking result in a game when second ranked IK Eos (19-5) beat 5th ranked Alvik Basket (11-10) in Lund 99-94. Alvik Basket was ahead by 11 points after three quarters before a 35-19 charge of IK Eos, which allowed them to win the game. They made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. IK Eos forced 19 Alvik Basket turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Gustav Sundstrom (197-91) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Guard David Niklasson (193-95, college: N.Platte CC) chipped in 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four IK Eos players scored in double figures. IK Eos' coach Xavier Hernandez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Marcus Johnson-Jr (180-95, college: UALR) who recorded 32 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and forward Uros Cigoja (198-98) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. IK Eos maintains second position with 19-5 record having just two points less than leader KFUM Fryshuset. Alvik Basket at the other side keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. IK Eos will have a break next round. Alvik Basket will play on the road against Hogsbo (#3) in Goteborg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alvik Basket: M.Johnson Jr. 32+3reb+6ast, D.Jolinder 19+5reb+2ast, U.Cigoja 14+10reb+3ast, P.N'diaye 9+3reb+6ast, J.Andersson 8+6reb+2ast, S.Hasan 7+5reb+1ast
IK Eos: D.Niklasson 26+5reb+5ast, G.Sundstrom 25+13reb+2ast, J.Svensson 15+6reb+10ast, A.Lundstrom 15+5reb, A.Von Uthmann 6+6reb+4ast, A.Karovic 5+3reb+2astgschID: 746752
Trelleborg - Norrort 82-72
Round 24 most important game was a victory of Trelleborg over higher ranked Taby Basket 82-72 on Saturday night. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 14-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 82-72. Trelleborg forced 22 Taby Basket turnovers. It was a good game for American guard Justin Tuckson (185-96, college: Clayton St.) who led his team to a victory with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Lithuanian forward Deivis Zemgulis (198-96, college: Penn St.) contributed with 8 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kasper Adolfsson (193-95) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Mattias Herlitz (190-94) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Taby Basket. Four Taby Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trelleborg maintains eighth position with 6-14 record. Newly promoted Taby Basket keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. Trelleborg are looking forward to face league's leader KFUM Fryshuset in Stockholm in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Taby Basket will play on the road against AIK Basket in Solna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norrort: M.Herlitz 17+6reb+2ast, K.Adolfsson 15+10reb+2ast, G.Tjernberg 11+4reb, F.Linus 10+1reb, W.Hannes 8+4reb+2ast, T.Ljunggren 6+1ast
Trelleborg: J.Tuckson 29+6reb+7ast, R.Buzuk 11+1reb+1ast, I.Klintman 10+4reb+2ast, D.Zemgulis 8+12reb, W.Svenonius 7+1reb+1ast, Z.Mohtashami 6+2rebgschID: 746753
Helsingborg - Norrort 97-111
The game between 10th ranked Helsingborg (3-22) and fourth ranked Taby Basket (13-10) in Helsingborg ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Taby beat Helsingborg 111-97. The game was mostly controlled by Taby Basket. Helsingborg was better in fourth quarter 30-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Taby Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Helsingborg's 46 and made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Helsingborg 41-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Taby Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Helsingborg's players. The best player for the winners was guard Mattias Herlitz (190-94) who had a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Swingman Gustaf Tjernberg (198-99) chipped in 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alexander Smakowski (188-0) who recorded 27 points and forward Patrik Andersson (191-94) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Taby Basket maintains fourth position with 13-10 record. Helsingborg lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Taby Basket's next round opponent will be AIK Basket (#6) in Solna.
Top scorers:
Helsingborg: A.Smakowski 27+3reb+3ast, A.Persson 15+1reb+5ast, N.Herring 14+4reb+1ast, P.Andersson 13+5reb+4ast, H.Erhardt 10+3reb+2ast, T.Case 9+3reb+1ast
Norrort: G.Tjernberg 29+6reb+4ast, M.Herlitz 19+12reb+12ast, W.Hannes 19+5reb+2ast, F.Linus 15+4reb, J.Lundin 15+2reb+13ast, K.Adolfsson 8+3reb+1astgschID: 746754
Hogsbo - Team4Q 104-90
Very expected game when 7th ranked Team4Q (7-15) lost to third ranked Hogsbo (18-5) in Goteborg 90-104. The game was mostly controlled by Hogsbo. Team4Q was better in fourth quarter 24-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hogsbo forced 19 Team4Q turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Team4Q's players. The best player for the winners was Croatian forward Toni Vitali (203-91) who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Forward Filip Sjostrom (200-90) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Bosnian forward Srdjan Vukovic (197-86) who recorded 26 points and 8 rebounds and Danish forward Mads Rasmussen (198-88) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Hogsbo and five Team4Q players scored in double figures. Hogsbo maintains third position with 18-5 record having four points less than leader KFUM Fryshuset. Newly promoted Team4Q keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Hogsbo's next round opponent will be Alvik Basket (#5) in Stockholm. Team4Q will play on the road against Taby Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Team4Q: S.Vukovic 26+8reb+1ast, M.Rasmussen 21+8reb+1ast, S.Vural 13+4reb+3ast, M.Kuksta 12+5reb+3ast, A.Nilsson 10+5reb, C.Silfver 6+5reb+3ast
Hogsbo: T.Vitali 24+7reb+4ast, F.Sjostrom 23+3reb+4ast, K.Ternell 21+4reb+2ast, O.Andersson 10+5reb+3ast, W.Lukas 9+2reb+2ast, E.Lundstedt 8+2reb+4astgschID: 746755
Trelleborg - Bankeryds 75-82
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Bankeryds (4-17) won against on the road 8th ranked Trelleborg (6-14) 82-75. Trelleborg was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 24-11 third quarter run of Bankeryds. Bankeryds had a 28-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Trelleborg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Marcus Homelius (183-94) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Serbian center Dusan Sisic (206-90) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Bankeryds players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ibbe Klintman (179-1) who recorded 22 points and American guard Justin Tuckson (185-96, college: Clayton St.) added 16 points and 4 steals respectively. Trelleborg's coach Ali Lou rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Bankeryds maintains ninth position with 4-17 record. Trelleborg at the other side keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Bankeryds' next round opponent will be higher ranked Alvik Basket (#5) in Stockholm and it may be quite challenging game.
Top scorers:
Trelleborg: I.Klintman 22+3reb+3ast, J.Tuckson 16+2reb+2ast, M.Cooper 9+3reb+1ast, A.Gorski 6+4reb+2ast, R.Buzuk 6, W.Svenonius 5+1reb
Bankeryds: M.Homelius 28+8reb+1ast, W.Grenthe 14+5reb+2ast, D.Sisic 14+9reb+3ast, K.Gronhage 13+3reb+4ast, J.Rosengren 8+4reb, M.Nordlander 5+3rebgschID: 746756
Tags : JUSTIN TUCKSON, TRELLEBORG BASKET PIRATES, SWEDISH BASKETBALL
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