The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams’ position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cacak. Third ranked host Borac (13-4) defeated 4th placed Real (12-7) 80-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real. Borac forced 25 Real turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Jakov Tatic (201-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Uros Ivkovic (193-2006) helped adding 19 points and 6 steals. At the losing side forward Jovan Icitovic (202-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Borac moved-up to second place, which they share with Mega. Real at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Borac is looking forward to face league’s leader FMP BG in Beograd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Real will play at home against the league’s second-placed Mega (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
JLS top team – FMP BG (14-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Sloboda (4-12) in Beograd 88-68. It was a quality performance for center Luka Jovanovic (210-2006) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Luka Markovic accounted for 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Guard Vasilije Jovanovic (190-2007) came up with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Sloboda in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. FMP BG have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-3 record. Sloboda lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. FMP BG will play against Borac (#3) in Cacak in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sloboda will play at home against Sloga (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Konstantin Nis (0-19) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their 19th consecutive match to second ranked Mega (13-4) 110-72 on Sunday evening. Vuk Danilovic fired 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Bogdan Djordjevic produced 30 points 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. Defending champion maintains second place with 13-4 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Borac. Loser Konstantin Nis still closes the standings. Mega will meet Real (#5) in the next round. Konstantin Nis will play against the league’s leader FMP BG (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Partizan BG won against Vojvodina on the opponent’s court 79-74. Cacak 94 managed to outperform Spartak in a home game 67-60. BKK Radnicki recorded a loss to Sloga on the road 84-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points by Mirko Vuckovic of Sloga KR.
FMP BG – Sloboda U. 88-68
JLS top team – FMP BG (14-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Sloboda (4-12) in Beograd 88-68. FMP BG forced 19 Sloboda turnovers and outrebounded them 49-30 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. FMP BG players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a quality performance for center Luka Jovanovic (210-2006) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Luka Markovic (195-2007) accounted for 22 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Guard Vasilije Jovanovic (190-2007) came up with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Pavle Rajevac (-2007) added 16 points respectively for Sloboda in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. FMP BG have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-3 record. Sloboda lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. FMP BG will play against Borac (#3) in Cacak in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sloboda will play at home against Sloga (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
FMP BG: L.Jovanovic 24+10reb+4ast, L.Markovic 22+2reb+6ast, L.Saranovic 10+4reb+5ast, M.Vitorovic 6+1reb+2ast, M.Nikolic 5+2reb, V.Topalovic 5+5reb+1ast
Sloboda U.: V.Jovanovic 21+8reb+7ast, P.Rajevac 16+2reb, P.Milosavcevic 8+2reb+1ast, D.Starcevic 8+5reb, V.Kurcubic 8+7reb+3ast, D.Radisavljevic 4+1ast
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Mega SM – Konstantin Nis 110-72
Bottom-ranked Konstantin Nis (0-19) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their 19th consecutive match to second ranked Mega (13-4) 110-72 on Sunday evening. Mega dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Konstantin Nis‘ 44. They outrebounded Konstantin Nis 56-22 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mega looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Konstantin Nis‘ players. Vuk Danilovic (194-2008) fired 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Petar Ostojic (215-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Mega SM players scored in double figures. Swingman Bogdan Djordjevic (192-2007) produced 30 points and Luka Andjelkovic (-2008) 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. Defending champion maintains second place with 13-4 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Borac. Loser Konstantin Nis still closes the standings. Mega will meet Real (#5) in the next round. Konstantin Nis will play against the league’s leader FMP BG (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mega SM: V.Danilovic 24+3reb+4ast, P.Backo 16+9reb, P.Ostojic 14+13reb+4ast, N.Karalic 13+6reb+6ast, D.Odalovic 12+3reb+1ast, D.Gnjato 9+5reb
Konstantin Nis: B.Djordjevic 30+2reb+1ast, L.Andjelkovic 13+3reb+2ast, I.Kacar 9+4reb+2ast, V.Spakovski 5+3reb+1ast, K.Mitrovic 5+2reb+1ast, B.Markovic 4+2reb
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Borac CA – Real 80-72
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cacak. Third ranked host Borac (13-4) defeated 4th placed Real (12-7) 80-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real. Borac forced 25 Real turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Jakov Tatic (201-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Uros Ivkovic (193-2006) helped adding 19 points and 6 steals. Four Borac CA players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Jovan Icitovic (202-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Dimitrije Kovacevic (204-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Borac moved-up to second place, which they share with Mega. Real at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Borac is looking forward to face league’s leader FMP BG in Beograd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Real will play at home against the league’s second-placed Mega (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Borac CA: U.Ivkovic 19+1reb+1ast, J.Tatic 17+7reb+6ast, A.Krunic 12+6reb+1ast, B.Curcic 10+7reb, D.Klenkovski 7+5reb+1ast, D.Bugarcic 7+2reb+2ast
Real: J.Icitovic 21+13reb+2ast, D.Kovacevic 18+10reb+4ast, T.Stevanovic 13+2reb+3ast, A.Carapa 8+2reb+5ast, S.Jokanovic 6+4reb, V.Jovanovic 5+2reb+1ast
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Vojvodina NS – Partizan BG 74-79
Rather expected game in Novi Sad where 8th ranked Vojvodina (6-12) was defeated by fifth ranked Partizan BG (12-4) 79-74 on Sunday. Partizan BG forced 21 Vojvodina turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Swingman Kosta Trifunovic (195-2006) fired 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Forward Uros Danilovic (201-2007) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Partizan BG players scored in double figures. Swingman Ivan Cimbaljevic (195-2007) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Montenegrin point guard Milos Vekovic (190-2008) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Partizan BG have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Vojvodina NS keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Spartak. Partizan BG will meet at home higher ranked Borac (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vojvodina will play against Spartak (#9) in Subotica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Partizan BG: D.Sijaric 14+4ast, K.Trifunovic 14+5reb+6ast, S.Isailovic 12+5reb+4ast, U.Danilovic 12+8reb+2ast, M.Prelevic 9+5reb+2ast, A.Kojic 6+3reb
Vojvodina NS: I.Cimbaljevic 20+8reb+6ast, J.Kalem 16+2reb, M.Vekovic 12+4reb+5ast, N.Mirkovic 9+4reb+2ast, N.Sormaz 9+8reb+2ast, A.Zecevic 6+6reb+2ast
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Cacak 94 – Spartak 67-60
Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Cacak 94 (10-8) defeated at home 9th ranked Spartak (6-12) 67-60 on Sunday. Cacak 94 forced 24 Spartak turnovers. Guard Dusan Eric (187-2006) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Mihailo Vuckovic (-2007) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Dimitrije Kondic (198-2006) produced 9 points and 5 rebounds and guard Vanja Mladjenovic (189-2006) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Spartak’s coach Nikolic Nikola rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Cacak 94 maintains seventh place with 10-8 record. Loser Spartak dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Vojvodina. Cacak 94 will meet higher ranked BKK Radnicki (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spartak will play against Vojvodina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cacak 94: D.Eric 20+14reb+1ast, M.Vuckovic 12+5reb+3ast, B.Zekavica 10+5reb+2ast, S.Jerkic 8+5reb+1ast, L.Maksic 7+4reb+4ast, J.Simovic 5+2reb+2ast
Spartak: V.Mladjenovic 11+1reb+3ast, P.Steljic 10+1reb+3ast, D.Kondic 9+5reb+1ast, N.Usljebrka 8+3reb+1ast, V.Kovacevic 7+6reb, D.Filipovic 4+5reb
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Sloga KR – BKK Radnicki 84-80
There was an upset in Kraljevo where higher ranked BKK Radnicki (11-7) was defeated by eleventh ranked Sloga (5-14) 84-80 on Sunday. Sloga forced 24 BKK Radnicki turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Mirko Vuckovic (-2007) fired 23 points for the winners. Filip Vuckovic (-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 assists and 5 steals. Center Lazar Stojkovic (209-2007) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and forward Aleksej Obucina (201-2007) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Sloga and four BKK Radnicki players scored in double figures. Sloga moved-up to tenth place. Loser BKK Radnicki keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Sloga will meet Sloboda (#11) in the next round. BKK Radnicki will play against Cacak 94 (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sloga KR: M.Vuckovic 23+4reb+2ast, A.Simovic 15+3reb+3ast, F.Vuckovic 15+4reb+10ast, L.Andric 14+6reb+2ast, V.Dimitrijevic 10+6reb+3ast, D.Mitrovic 7+9reb+2ast
BKK Radnicki: L.Stojkovic 18+8reb, L.Ivanovic 14+3ast, A.Obucina 13+7reb+3ast, M.Mickovic 11+2reb+1ast, F.Joksovic 8+5reb+2ast, V.Savic 7+4reb
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