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. The round 27 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
KLS top team – Vojvodina (23-4) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked OKK Beograd (10-17) in Novi Sad 91-76. Vojvodina looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by OKK Beograd‘s players. It was a great evening for Montenegrin center Zoran Nikolic (212-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Uros Banjac (196-2001) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Mihailo Petrovic (190-2003) with 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vojvodina have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 23-4 record. OKK Beograd at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Vojvodina are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Zdravlje (#16) in Leskovac in the next round which should be an easy win for them. OKK Beograd will play at home against the league’s second-placed Spartak (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Thirteenth ranked Mladost (9-17) crushed at home 16th ranked Zdravlje (5-22) by 22 points 109-87, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a quality performance for swingman Luka Gasic (195-1998) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Kenny Dye accounted for 12 points and 10 assists. Mladost ZE’s coach Milos Obrenovic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Scott Blakney (203-1998, college: Montana) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Zdravlje in the defeat. Mladost moved-up to twelfth place. Zdravlje at the other side stay dead last with 22 lost games. Mladost will play against Sloga (#14) in Kraljevo in the next round. Zdravlje will play at home against the league’s leader Vojvodina where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 27: Joker won against Dynamic VP on the opponent’s court 98-94. Metalac VL unfortunately lost to Sloboda in a home game 84-95. Cacak 94 recorded a loss to Spartak on the road 96-113. Tamis PN defeated Sloga on its own court 97-84. Radnicki KG was beaten by Vrsac in a road game 94-83. Zlatibor won against Novi Pazar at home 80-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Milos Glisic of Zlatibor.
Dynamic VP – Joker S. 94-98
Very expected game in Beograd where 10th ranked Dynamic VP (11-15) was defeated by sixth ranked Joker (15-12) 98-94. Joker made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Dynamic VP was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Rashun Davis (182-1993, college: Radford) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Lazar Lugic (208-1998) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Nenad Nerandzic (203-1996) came up with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Uros Paunovic (193-2003) added 21 points and 5 assists respectively for Dynamic VP in the defeat. Four Joker and five Dynamic VP players scored in double figures. Dynamic VP’s coach Nikola Markovic tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Joker moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sloboda. Dynamic VP at the other side keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. Joker will play against higher ranked Zlatibor (#4) in Cajetina in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dynamic VP will play on the road against Sloboda (#5) in Uzice and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Joker S.: R.Davis 26+6reb+9ast, L.Lugic 21+8reb, Z.Simmons 20+3reb+2ast, A.Jugovic 17+4ast, N.Kapetanovic 8+1reb+1ast, M.Milin 6+2reb+1ast
Dynamic VP: P.Uros 21+1reb+5ast, N.Nerandzic 18+9reb+6ast, R.Aleksa 14+5ast, N.Kostic 12+5reb+4ast, M.Filip 11+8reb+1ast, E.Penn 10+1reb
gschID: 1102056
Metalac VL – Sloboda U. 84-95
Rather predictable result in Valjevo where fifth ranked Sloboda (15-12) defeated 9th ranked Metalac VL (12-15) 95-84. Sloboda made 24-of-29 charity shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Metalac VL was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for forward Vuk Borovicanin (203-2001, college: Daytona St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Jalen Finch (185-1999, college: Georgia South) accounted for 22 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Forward Milos Grubor (201-1991) came up with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Aleksa Popovic (206-1999, college: McKendree) added 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Metalac VL in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sloboda maintains fifth place with 15-12 record, which they share with Joker. Metalac VL at the other side keeps the ninth position with 15 games lost. Sloboda will play against Dynamic VP (#10) in Beograd in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Metalac VL will play on the road against Radnicki KG in Kragujevac and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sloboda U.: V.Borovicanin 24+10reb+2ast, J.Finch 22+3reb+4ast, B.Djekic 17+1reb, D.Henson 11+6reb+3ast, B.Petar 5+2reb+3ast, D.Bozic 5+6reb
Metalac VL: M.Grubor 26+8reb+5ast, A.Popovic 20+7reb, J.Nemanja 15+2reb+1ast, B.Marko 11+3reb+7ast, S.Sinovec 4+7reb+4ast, T.Aleksandar 3+2reb
gschID: 1102057
Mladost ZE – Zdravlje 109-87
Thirteenth ranked Mladost (9-17) crushed at home 16th ranked Zdravlje (5-22) by 22 points 109-87, which is the biggest margin this round. Mladost shot 61.8 percent from the field. Mladost outrebounded Zdravlje 32-21 including 26 on the defensive glass. Mladost shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. It was a quality performance for swingman Luka Gasic (195-1998) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard Kenny Dye (183-2000, college: Queens, NC, agency: BIG) accounted for 12 points and 10 assists for the winning side. Mladost ZE’s coach Milos Obrenovic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Scott Blakney (203-1998, college: Montana) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward Milos Dugalic (206-2000, college: IlIinois Tech) added 19 points respectively for Zdravlje in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mladost moved-up to twelfth place. Zdravlje at the other side stay dead last with 22 lost games. Mladost will play against Sloga (#14) in Kraljevo in the next round. Zdravlje will play at home against the league’s leader Vojvodina where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Mladost ZE: L.Gasic 28+6reb+6ast, A.Ilic 14+3reb, L.Vasic 12+3reb+4ast, K.Dye 12+1reb+10ast, M.Milenkovic 11+4reb+3ast, S.Knezevic 10+8reb+1ast
Zdravlje: M.Dugalic 19+2reb+3ast, S.Blakney 18+10reb+2ast, D.Jovic 17+2reb+4ast, J.Callahan 14+9ast, J.Djordjevic-Marinkovi 11+4reb+4ast, T.Lazar 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1102058
Spartak – Cacak 94 113-96
Not a big story in a game in Subotica where 8th ranked Cacak 94 (13-14) was defeated by second ranked Spartak (22-5) 113-96. Spartak shot 61.5 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 24 long-distance shots on high 58.5 percentage. Spartak players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Cacak 94‘s players. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 6 assists. Bosnian forward Aleksandar Lazic (203-1996) accounted for 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Spartak’s coach let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Center Nikola Gasic (212-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and Nikola Pesakovic (193-1991, agency: 011 Sports) added 26 points and 10 assists respectively for Cacak 94 in the defeat. Five Spartak and four Cacak 94 players scored in double figures. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Spartak. Newly promoted Spartak maintains second place with 22-5 record behind leader Vojvodina NS. Cacak 94 lost their third game in a row. Cacak 94 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Spartak will play against OKK Beograd (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cacak 94 will play against Vrsac and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Spartak: A.Lazic 20+2reb+1ast, F.Barna 19+3reb+6ast, L.Cerovina 12+2reb+6ast, M.Milisavljevic 11+1reb+3ast, M.Vojin 11+3reb+1ast, N.Gordic 11+5ast
Cacak 94: G.Nikola 31+12reb, N.Pesakovic 26+1reb+10ast, S.Lakic 16+9reb+4ast, S.Dodic 10+6reb+3ast, G.Petar 9+2reb+1ast, M.Pantic 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1102059
Tamis PN – Sloga KR 97-84
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Pancevo where fourteenth ranked Tamis PN (9-18) beat 13th ranked Sloga (9-18) 97-84. Tamis PN made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Sloga was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) who led the winners and scored 18 points. Swingman Branislav Terzic (196-1997, college: AIC) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Five Tamis PN players scored in double figures. Forward Nikola Pavic (198-1999) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and swingman Djordje Simeunovic (201-1996) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Sloga in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Tamis PN moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Sloga. Tamis PN will play against Novi Pazar (#15) on the road in the next round. Sloga will play against Mladost and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tamis PN: B.Terzic 18+4reb+1ast, P.Omar 18+4reb+3ast, P.Stewart 15+3reb+2ast, B.Stanojevic 12+2ast, S.Cupkovic 11+5reb+3ast, D.Rakocevic 9+4reb
Sloga KR: P.Nikola 19+5reb+2ast, D.Simeunovic 15+1reb+4ast, S.Krsmanovic 10+4reb, J.Stamenic 9+1reb+2ast, B.Petrovic 8+1ast, C.Dougherty 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1102060
Vojvodina NS – OKK Beograd 91-76
KLS top team – Vojvodina (23-4) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked OKK Beograd (10-17) in Novi Sad 91-76. Vojvodina looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by OKK Beograd‘s players. It was a great evening for Montenegrin center Zoran Nikolic (212-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Uros Banjac (196-2001) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Vojvodina NS players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Mihailo Petrovic (190-2003) with 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and swingman Aleksandar Pantelic (199-1998, college: Dalton St.) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vojvodina have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 23-4 record. OKK Beograd at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Vojvodina are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Zdravlje (#16) in Leskovac in the next round which should be an easy win for them. OKK Beograd will play at home against the league’s second-placed Spartak (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Vojvodina NS: B.Uros 15+5reb, T.Johnson 13+2reb, J.Cunningham 12+1reb+3ast, L.Nedeljkov 11+4reb+2ast, S.Savic 9+3reb+1ast, B.Bumbic 9+2ast
OKK Beograd: P.Mihailo 17+3reb+5ast, A.Pantelic 15+4reb+2ast, M.Bogoljub 10+3reb, R.Filip 8+7reb+2ast, V.Marko 8+1reb+1ast, M.Andrej 7+2ast
gschID: 1102061
Vrsac – Radnicki KG 94-83
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Radnicki KG (14-13) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Vrsac (21-6) 94-83. Vrsac players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Nelson Phillips (195-1998, college: Troy) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Stefan Simic (198-1996) accounted for 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Pavle Nikolic (200-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Trayvon Croft (185-1997, college: Parkside) added 17 points respectively for Radnicki KG in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Vrsac. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zlatibor. Radnicki KG lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Vrsac will play against Cacak 94 (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Radnicki KG will play against Metalac VL and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vrsac: N.Phillips 24+10reb+1ast, S.Simic 20+6reb+7ast, J.Stevan 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Jurcek 12+2reb+1ast, J.Slobodan 9+1ast, B.Jekovic 6+1reb+1ast
Radnicki KG: T.Croft 17+4reb+2ast, K.Webster 16+1reb+5ast, D.Milosavljevic 14, N.Pavle 14+12reb+4ast, U.Nikolic 8+2reb+1ast, D.Vuk 5+2reb
gschID: 1102062
Zlatibor – Novi Pazar 80-72
No shocking result in a game in Cajetina where fourth ranked Zlatibor (21-6) won against 15th ranked Novi Pazar (6-21) 80-72. It was an exceptional evening for Milos Glisic (205-1998) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Ivan Smiljanic (199-1989) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Zlatibor players scored in double figures. American point guard Jerome Green Jr (180-2002, college: Auburn) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Terrance Motley (201-1991, college: SHSU) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Novi Pazar in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Zlatibor. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Vrsac. Novi Pazar lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 21 games lost. Zlatibor will play against Joker (#6) in Sombor in the next round. Novi Pazar will play at home against Tamis PN (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zlatibor: M.Glisic 24+7reb+4ast, J.Rebec 16+3reb+1ast, I.Smiljanic 15+8reb+1ast, V.Kovacevic 11+7reb+5ast, B.Corbic 7+3reb, A.Zahiragic 4+3reb+5ast
Novi Pazar: J.Green Jr. 22+6reb+2ast, T.Motley 15+10reb, D.Boyd 14+5reb, S.Karapandzic 6+1reb+2ast, G.Marko 6+8reb, L.Vasic 5+8reb+2ast
gschID: 1102063
