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Dino Butorac

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The game between second ranked Kvarner 2010 (5-2) and fifth ranked Zagreb (5-2) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Kvarner 2010 was defeated by Zagreb in Zagreb 74-64. They made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Zagreb forced 20 Kvarner 2010 turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Dino Butorac (191-1990) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Kristijan Joksimovic (198-1995, college: Bethany, KS) helped adding 12 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American swingman Courtney Fells (199-1986, college: NC State) responded with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Zagreb have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Kvarner 2010 and Osijek. Zagreb is looking forward to face league’s second-placed Omis-Cagalj T. in Galeb in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kvarner 2010 will play at home against Mladost and is hoping to win this game.
Prva Liga top team – Dubrovnik (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kastela (3-3) in Kastela Sucurac 99-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kastela. It was a quality performance for Filip Vujicic (195-2000) who led the winners and scored 26 points. Javon Levi accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Forward Ante Perkusic (196-2002) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Kastela in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dubrovnik have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record. Kastela at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Mladost. Dubrovnik will play against bottom-ranked Sonik P. (#12) in Zadar in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kastela will play on the road against Samobor (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Jazine was destroyed by Omis-Cagalj T. on the opponent’s court 86-65. Osijek outscored Stoja Pula in a home game 109-82. Samobor recorded a loss to H.Analitica on the road 92-79.

Zagreb – Kvarner 2010 74-64

The game between second ranked Kvarner 2010 (5-2) and fifth ranked Zagreb (5-2) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Kvarner 2010 was defeated by Zagreb in Zagreb 74-64. They made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Zagreb forced 20 Kvarner 2010 turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Dino Butorac (191-1990) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Kristijan Joksimovic (198-1995, college: Bethany, KS) helped adding 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Zagreb players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Courtney Fells (199-1986, college: NC State) responded with 27 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Josip Naletilic (185-1989, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points. Zagreb have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Kvarner 2010 and Osijek. Zagreb is looking forward to face league’s second-placed Omis-Cagalj T. in Galeb in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kvarner 2010 will play at home against Mladost and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Kvarner 2010: C.Fells 27+7reb+1ast, J.Naletilic 14+3reb+1ast, S.Stemberger 9+6reb+1ast, L.Vucic 6+4reb+2ast, M.Damjanovic 4+5reb, D.Cvitkovic 4+2reb
Zagreb: D.Butorac 16+7reb+4ast, S.Krstanovic 14+5reb+2ast, K.Joksimovic 12+9reb+2ast, D.Jelenek 10+3reb, D.Benkovic 7+2reb+1ast, D.Joksimovic 6+1reb

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Omis-Cagalj T. – Jazine 86-65

Very expected game in Galeb where 8th ranked Jazine (3-4) was crushed by third ranked Omis-Cagalj T. (5-1) 86-65. Omis-Cagalj T. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Donald Morris (180-1993) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Ivan Rasetina (198-1991) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Morris is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Omis-Cagalj T. players scored in double figures. Guard Maksim Matulina (189-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Krsevan Klarica (196-2003) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Jazine in the defeat. Omis-Cagalj T. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Jazine at the other side keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with H.Analitica. Omis-Cagalj T. will play against Zagreb (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Jazine will play against Osijek (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Jazine: M.Maksim 24+10reb+4ast, P.Maric 15+2reb+3ast, K.Krsevan 13+7reb+4ast, M.Atelj 6+6reb, A.Kazarnovski 4+2reb+1ast, D.Palcic 3+5reb+2ast
Omis-Cagalj T.: M.Donald 22+4reb+10ast, I.Rasetina 18+3reb+5ast, L.Petrasic 12+11reb, I.Mimica 10+2reb+5ast, Z.Jovic 8+6reb, D.Sipic 6+1ast

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Osijek – Stoja Pula 109-82

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Osijek (5-2) smashed at home 11th ranked Stoja Pula (1-6) 109-82. Osijek made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. Osijek players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Veljko Budimir (198-1985) accounted for 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Bradford is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Osijek players scored in double figures. Center Marin Djugum (201-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds and center Niko Travica (201-1998, college: Cardinal Stritch) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Stoja Pula in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Osijek moved-up to third place, which they share with Zagreb and Kvarner 2010. Stoja Pula lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Samobor. Osijek will play against Jazine (#9) in Zadar in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Stoja Pula will play at home against H.Analitica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Stoja Pula: M.Djugum 32+11reb+3ast, B.Dino 13+3reb+2ast, F.Gustovarac 9+3ast, M.Maric 8+2reb+2ast, N.Dasko 6+2ast, N.Travica 6+6reb+7ast
Osijek: C.Bradford 27+5reb+9ast, V.Budimir 20+5reb+5ast, T.Vranjes 19+3ast, S.Fabian 14+7reb+6ast, P.Matej 10+11reb+1ast, B.Marko 6+2reb+1ast

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H.Analitica – Samobor 92-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Samobor‘s (1-6) road loss to ninth ranked H.Analitica (3-4) 79-92. H.Analitica made 25-of-32 charity shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Samobor was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Josip Skara (193-1994) who led the winners and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Center Ante Smolic (207-1993) accounted for 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Five H.Analitica players scored in double figures. Power forward Filip Vranjes (207-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and forward Domagoj Samac (206-1993, college: FHSU, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 24 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for Samobor in the defeat. H.Analitica moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jazine. Samobor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Stoja Pula. H.Analitica will play against Stoja Pula (#11) on the road in the next round. Samobor will play against Kastela to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Samobor: D.Samac 24+6reb, F.Vranjes 18+10reb+2ast, D.Pavicic 9+2reb+3ast, F.Kalpic 8+11reb+3ast, K.Macner 6+5reb+7ast, S.Roko 5+1reb
H.Analitica: N.Ivankovic 21+5reb+2ast, J.Skara 21+7reb+8ast, F.Kordic 17+6reb+4ast, A.Smolic 12+13reb+4ast, G.Fran 11+4reb+2ast, I.Milekovic 5+1reb+1ast

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Kastela – Dubrovnik 65-99

Prva Liga top team – Dubrovnik (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kastela (3-3) in Kastela Sucurac 99-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kastela. Dubrovnik dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Kastela’s 30. Dubrovnik forced 26 Kastela turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a quality performance for Filip Vujicic (195-2000) who led the winners and scored 26 points. American point guard Javon Levi (180-1998, college: UT Arlington, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Four Dubrovnik players scored in double figures. Forward Ante Perkusic (196-2002) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Josip Vidovic (182-2000) added 11 points respectively for Kastela in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dubrovnik have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record. Kastela at the other side keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Mladost. Dubrovnik will play against bottom-ranked Sonik P. (#12) in Zadar in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kastela will play on the road against Samobor (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kastela: A.Perkusic 14+5reb, K.Mario 12+1reb+2ast, V.Josip 11+3reb+3ast, R.Galic 8+2reb, K.Antonio 6, M.Kedzo 5+3reb+1ast
Dubrovnik: F.Vujicic 26+4reb+2ast, J.Levi 16+7reb+9ast, G.Gustin 16+4reb+1ast, K.Sutalo 12+4reb+1ast, P.Dubelj 8+4reb+6ast, I.Vodopija 8+1reb+1ast