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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Beograd between second ranked Metalac VL (18-6) and sixth ranked OKK Beograd (13-10) on Tuesday night. Metalac VL was defeated by OKK Beograd on the road 79-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metalac VL. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovakian forward Timotej Malovec (200-2004, agency: BeoBasket) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Nikola Topic (198-2005, agency: BeoBasket) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Uros Lukovic (213-1989, agency: BeoBasket) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. OKK Beograd have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-10 record. Metalac VL at the other side keeps the second place with six games lost. OKK Beograd are looking forward to face Zdravlje (#13) in Leskovac in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Metalac VL will play at home against Mladost ZE (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Vrsac was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Zlatibor (19-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Vrsac (12-12). Zlatibor defeated Vrsac 92-81. The winners were led by center Lazar Joksimovic (203-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Milic Starovlah supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Zlatibor’s coach Strajin Nedovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Stefan Simic (198-1996) did not help to save the game for Vrsac. Zlatibor keeps a position of league leader. Vrsac at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 12 games lost. Zlatibor will play against Novi Pazar (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vrsac will play against Sloga KR (#7) in Kraljevo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Zemun between Sloga KR and Mladost ZE. Ninth ranked Sloga KR (12-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Mladost ZE (12-11). Sloga KR managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 in the fight for the seventh place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mladost ZE. The best player for the winners was Rasheem Dunn who scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Sloga KR’s coach Marko Dimitrijevic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Jon Davis who recorded 27 points and 8 assists. Sloga KR moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Mladost ZE. Sloga KR will meet at home Vrsac (#9) in the next round. Mladost ZE will play against the league’s second-placed Metalac VL where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Zdravlje won against Dunav SB on the opponent’s court 83-78. Vojvodina NS managed to outperform Tamis PN in a home game 83-68. Bottom-ranked Kolubara was rolled over Sloboda U. on the road 95-74. Dynamic VP defeated Cacak 94 on its own court 88-85. Novi Pazar was beaten by Spartak in Subotica 99-84.

Dunav SB – Zdravlje 78-83

There was a minor upset in Stari Banovci where 13th ranked Dunav SB (7-17) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Zdravlje (7-17) 83-78 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American-Jamaican Duane Morgan (198-1993, college: Adelphi) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Johnathan Jordan (178, college: TAMUCC, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 18 points. Zdravlje’s coach Nikola Ristic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nikola Kovacevic (202-1999) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Srdjan Krsmanovic (206-2000) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Zdravlje and four Dunav SB players scored in double figures. Zdravlje moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with defeated Dunav SB. Zdravlje will meet at home higher ranked OKK Beograd (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Dunav SB will play against Cacak 94 (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dunav SB: M.Vulic 15+1reb+1ast, S.Krsmanovic 14+6reb+1ast, M.Pasajlic 14+2reb+2ast, N.Kovacevic 13+6reb+3ast, A.Oktay 8+1reb+1ast, M.Grkovic 6+3reb+2ast
Zdravlje: D.Morgan 20+5reb+1ast, J.Jordan 18+4reb+2ast, N.Blackwell 15+6reb+2ast, S.Stamenkovic 13+7reb, J.Stevan 12+7reb, S.Stojkovic 3+2ast

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OKK Beograd – Metalac VL 79-68

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Vrsac – Zlatibor 81-92

The game in Vrsac was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Zlatibor (19-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Vrsac (12-12). Zlatibor defeated Vrsac 92-81. They made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by center Lazar Joksimovic (203-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Montenegrin Milic Starovlah (200-1998) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Zlatibor players scored in double figures. Zlatibor’s coach Strajin Nedovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Stefan Simic (198-1996) did not help to save the game for Vrsac. Forward Toma Vasiljevic (205-2000) added 21 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Zlatibor keeps a position of league leader. Vrsac at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 12 games lost. Zlatibor will play against Novi Pazar (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vrsac will play against Sloga KR (#7) in Kraljevo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vrsac: S.Simic 23+10reb+4ast, T.Vasiljevic 21+2reb+1ast, M.Dimic 14+3ast, L.Vasic 7+1ast, B.Jekovic 7+3reb+2ast, J.Slobodan 5+1reb+1ast
Zlatibor: M.Starovlah 16+6reb+1ast, L.Joksimovic 15+10reb, J.Watson 15+3reb+2ast, B.Djukanovic 14+1reb+2ast, N.Protic 14+1reb+2ast, M.Tejic 10+5reb+1ast

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Vojvodina NS – Tamis PN 83-68

Very predictable result in Novi Sad where fourth ranked Vojvodina NS (17-7) defeated 10th ranked Tamis PN (11-13) 83-68 on Saturday. Vojvodina NS dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Tamis PN’s 28. Vojvodina NS forced 20 Tamis PN turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Marko Ljubicic (195-1987) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. International Dusan Beslac (205-1998) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Vojvodina NS players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Cedric Russell (188-1999, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 18 points and center Bojan Stanojevic (206-1988) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vojvodina NS moved-up to third place, which they share with Spartak. Loser Tamis PN keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Vojvodina NS will meet at home Spartak (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tamis PN will play against Sloboda U. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tamis PN: C.Russell 18+2reb+3ast, B.Stanojevic 13+4reb+3ast, N.Simic 12+3reb+1ast, M.Sinik 7+5reb+3ast, A.Kojadinovic 7+3reb, I.Smiljanic 6+4reb+3ast
Vojvodina NS: M.Ljubicic 17+8reb, D.Beslac 13+8reb, K.Jovovic 13+2reb+3ast, B.Uros 11+4reb, N.Pesakovic 11+3reb+3ast, S.Sajin 10+3reb

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Sloboda U. – Kolubara 95-74

Not a big story in a game in Uzice where 16th ranked Kolubara (6-18) was rolled over by eleventh ranked Sloboda U. (9-15) 95-74 on Sunday. Sloboda U. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kolubara’s 32. Sloboda U. forced 20 Kolubara turnovers. The best player for the winners was center David Miladinovic (210-1997, agency: Interperformances) who scored 17 points and 6 assists. Guard Nemanja Kapetanovic (197-1997) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Vukasin Sindjelic (198-1992) who recorded 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American forward Brandon Penn (203-1990, college: Rider) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four 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. Sloboda U. maintains eleventh position with 9-15 record. Loser Kolubara stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. Sloboda U. will meet higher ranked Tamis PN (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kolubara will play against Dynamic VP (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kolubara: V.Sindjelic 22+3reb, B.Penn 15+7reb, S.Smith 13+5ast, S.Dusan 10+3reb+2ast, G.Nikola 8+6reb+1ast, M.Grusanovic 2
Sloboda U.: N.Kapetanovic 19+4reb, D.Miladinovic 17+4reb+6ast, A.Ilic 15+6reb+1ast, N.Cirkovic 14+3reb+1ast, A.Cubic 9+2reb+2ast, B.Petar 6+3reb+5ast

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Dynamic VP – Cacak 94 88-85

Everything went according to plan in Beograd where fifth ranked Dynamic VP (16-8) edged 11th ranked Cacak 94 (8-16) 88-85 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Dynamic VP outrebounded Cacak 94 41-20 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Nikola Kostic (197-1996, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Mihailo Boskovic (205-2002) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State) who recorded 17 points and guard Radenko Pilcevic (188-1986) added 15 points and 4 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dynamic VP maintains fifth position with 16-8 record. Newly promoted Cacak 94 dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Dynamic VP will meet bottom-ranked Kolubara (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cacak 94 will play against Dunav SB (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cacak 94: D.Daniels 17+4reb+1ast, R.Pilcevic 15+1reb+3ast, D.Majstorovic 11+4reb, M.Pantic 10+3reb, F.Dumic 9+2reb+2ast, C.Djordje 9+2reb
Dynamic VP: N.Kostic 19+6reb+6ast, M.Ilija 14+2reb, R.Aleksa 12+2reb+1ast, J.Ristic 12+3reb+1ast, N.Sulovic 10+5reb+6ast, M.Vojin 10+3reb+1ast

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Spartak – Novi Pazar 99-84

There was no surprise in Subotica where 14th ranked Novi Pazar (6-17) was defeated by third ranked Spartak (17-7) 99-84 on Saturday. Spartak had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Aleksandar Sokolovic (193-1993) who scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Milos Milisavljevic (193-1993) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Spartak players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Tarik Bruncevic (205-1995) who recorded 16 points and swingman Bogdan Mikavica (194-1999) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Spartak have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Spartak maintains third position with 17-7 record having just two points less than leader Zlatibor, which they share with Vojvodina NS. Novi Pazar lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Spartak will meet Vojvodina NS (#4) in the next round. Novi Pazar will play against the league’s leader Zlatibor (#1) in Cajetina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Novi Pazar: T.Bruncevic 16+3reb+2ast, B.Mikavica 14+3reb+1ast, G.Marko 11+6reb, F.Bakic 9+1reb+4ast, A.Numanovic 9+5reb+1ast, J.Nicholas 8+3reb+2ast
Spartak: A.Danilovic 18+5reb, P.Hardy 15+1reb+3ast, A.Jugovic 14+3reb+4ast, M.Milisavljevic 14+7reb+4ast, A.Sokolovic 13+6reb+7ast, A.Bojic 10+1reb

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Mladost ZE – Sloga KR 87-89

A very close game took place in Zemun between Sloga KR and Mladost ZE. Ninth ranked Sloga KR (12-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Mladost ZE (12-11). Sloga KR managed to escape with a 2-point win 89-87 in the fight for the seventh place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mladost ZE. Sloga KR made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Rasheem Dunn (188-1998, college: RMU) who scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import swingman Dimitrius Underwood (193-1998, college: Charleston) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Sloga KR’s coach Marko Dimitrijevic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jon Davis (190-1996, college: Charlotte) who recorded 27 points and 8 assists and Petar Zivojinovic (204-2002) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Mladost ZE players scored in double figures. Sloga KR moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Mladost ZE. Sloga KR will meet at home Vrsac (#9) in the next round. Mladost ZE will play against the league’s second-placed Metalac VL where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Mladost ZE: J.Davis 27+3reb+8ast, P.Zivojinovic 16+7reb+5ast, R.Dusan 16+3reb+4ast, D.Vuk 11+4reb, M.Milenkovic 6+1reb+1ast, D.Lazar 4+5reb+2ast
Sloga KR: R.Dunn 25+6reb+5ast, S.Matovic 18+5reb+1ast, D.Underwood 10+8reb+8ast, E.Cekic 9+4reb, B.Petrovic 8+3reb+3ast, V.Luka 6+2reb+1ast