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Tomas Vyoral

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Slovakian Levice (3-1) on the court of second ranked Czech Pardubice on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Pardubice 83-75. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Pardubice outrebounded Levice 42-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Point guard Tomas Vyoral (192-92, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Dantez Walton (198-97, college: NKU) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Deshawn Freeman (201-94, college: Rutgers) with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Pardubice maintains second position with 2-1 record behind leader Levice, which they share with MKS DG. Levice at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Gorica. Pardubice is looking forward to face Sibenik (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Levice will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Decin. Fourth ranked Czech Decin (1-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Slovakian Inter Bratislava (1-2) 80-79 in the game for the sixth place. Forward Tomas Pomikalek (200-89) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Ondrej Siska supported him with 15 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by American point guard Trevor Blondin (193-96, college: Seton Hill) did not help to save the game for Inter Bratislava. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Decin went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Inter Bratislava and Spisski Rytieri. Decin will play against higher ranked BC Vienna (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Inter Bratislava will play against Sencur Gor. in Kranj and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Klosterneuburg. 4th ranked Austrian host Dukes (1-3) lost to first ranked Croatian Gorica (3-1) 96-78. The best player for the winners was Marko Bakovic who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was James Murray-Boyles who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Dukes’ coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Gorica maintains first position with 3-1 record. Dukes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. Gorica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dukes will play against Spisski Rytieri (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 winless Prievidza lost to undefeated Usti n/Labem on the opponent’s court 71-102.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by Lamb Autrey of Usti n/Labem.

Decin – Inter Bratislava 80-79

Important game to mention about took place in Decin. Fourth ranked Czech Decin (1-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Slovakian Inter Bratislava (1-2) 80-79 in the game for the sixth place. Forward Tomas Pomikalek (200-89) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Ondrej Siska (190-93) supported him with 15 points and 8 assists. Five Decin players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by American point guard Trevor Blondin (193-96, college: Seton Hill) did not help to save the game for Inter Bratislava. Bosnian forward Jure Zubac (203-95, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 21 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Decin went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Inter Bratislava and Spisski Rytieri. Decin will play against higher ranked BC Vienna (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Inter Bratislava will play against Sencur Gor. in Kranj and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Decin: T.Pomikalek 18+12reb, M.Svoboda 16+4reb+1ast, O.Siska 15+4reb+8ast, T.Nichols 13+3reb+2ast, F.Kroutil 10+3reb+2ast, C.Osaikhwuwuomwan 4+6reb
Inter Bratislava: T.Blondin 28+10reb+2ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 21+6reb+5ast, J.Zubac 21+13reb, M.Timotej 9+1reb+2ast, R.Daniel 0, B.Zsolt 0

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Klosterneuburg – Gorica 78-96

The game between Top Four teams took place in Klosterneuburg. 4th ranked Austrian host Dukes (1-3) lost to first ranked Croatian Gorica (3-1) 96-78. Gorica made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Dukes turnovers. The best player for the winners was Marko Bakovic (205-93) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Point guard Borna Kapusta (182-96) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Gorica players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward James Murray-Boyles (201-97, college: UNCP) who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and center Benjamin Blazevic (204-95, agency: SLN) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Dukes’ coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Gorica maintains first position with 3-1 record. Dukes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. Gorica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dukes will play against Spisski Rytieri (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gorica: M.Bakovic 26+5reb+1ast, M.Kalajzic 14+5reb+4ast, K.Uljarevic 14+2reb+2ast, B.Kapusta 12+5reb+9ast, A.Masic 11+3reb, I.Tvrtko Majic 9
Klosterneuburg: J.Murray-Boyles 24+8reb+2ast, B.Blazevic 13+6reb, K.Oikonomopoulos 10+3ast, J.Alper 8+4reb+2ast, E.Bavcic 7+1reb+1ast, V.Bauer 7+1reb+5ast

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Pardubice – Levice 83-75

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Usti n/Labem – Prievidza 102-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Slovakian Prievidza‘s (0-5) road loss to top-ranked Czech Usti n/Labem (2-0) 71-102 on Wednesday. Usti n/Labem shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Prievidza’s players. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Spencer Svejcar (193-94, college: Alaska-Anch., agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Swingman Lamb Autrey (190-89, college: St.Mary’s, TX) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Usti n/Labem’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Josh McFolley (185-97, college: Detroit) who recorded 25 points and center Tyler Creammer (208-97, college: VMI) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Five Usti n/Labem and four Prievidza players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Usti n/Labem went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Vienna. Loser Prievidza still closes the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Usti n/Labem: S.Svejcar 20+1reb+5ast, J.Jones 14+2reb+7ast, M.David 12+1reb+1ast, D.Johnson 11+12reb, J.Karlovsky 11+5reb+3ast, L.Autrey 10+5reb+10ast
Prievidza: J.McFolley 25+1reb+2ast, M.Magdolen 13+4reb+2ast, T.Creammer 12+13reb, A.Walker 10+9reb+2ast, M.Jass 6+4reb+2ast, B.Filip 3+2reb