The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bayern Muenchen (23-5) on the court of sixteenth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by MLP Academics Heidelberg 89-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. 26 personal fouls committed by Bayern helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. His fellow American import swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international Elias Harris (203-1989, college: Gonzaga) answered with 19 points for Bayern. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heidelberg (8-21) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Weissenfels. Bayern at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Heidelberg is looking forward to face Weissenfels (#15) on the road in the next round. Bayern will play against Tuebingen (#18) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Goettingen. Fourteenth ranked BG Goettingen (9-20) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Chemnitz (23-6) 100-99 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Chemnitz. American players dominated the game. Guard Umoja Gibson (185-1998, college: DePaul) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 assists for the winners and David DeJulius chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Wesley Van Beck (193-1996, college: Houston) responded with 24 points and 5 assists. Goettingen moved-up to thirteenth place. Chemnitz at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Goettingen will play against higher ranked Bamberg (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chemnitz will play against Ludwigsburg (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Telekom Baskets (17-12) and Hakro Merlins (7-22), which took place in Crailsheim. Higher ranked Telekom Baskets lost to seventeenth ranked Hakro Merlins in a road game 89-98 on Saturday. American players dominated also this game. James Murray-Boyles nailed 29 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Hakro Merlins’ coach Jussi Laakso used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Glynn Watson Jr came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 assists and 6 steals for Bonn in the defeat. Crailsheim maintains seventeenth place with 7-22 record. Loser Telekom Baskets keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg. Crailsheim will meet at home higher ranked Ulm (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bonn will play against Rostock and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Bamberg was beaten by ALBA on the road 98-92. Hamburg won against Ludwigsburg on its own court 89-84. Braunschweig was outscored by Oldenburg in a road game 87-66. Wuerzburg recorded a loss to Rostock at home 86-95. Weissenfels were crushed by Ulm on the opponent’s court 106-79. Hamburg was beaten by ALBA in a home game 76-84. Vechta won against Tuebingen on the road 88-77.
The most impressive performance of 29th round was 20 points and 6 rebounds by Wes Iwundu of Vechta.
ALBA – Bamberg 98-92
No shocking result in a game when third ranked ALBA Berlin (22-5) beat at home 11th ranked Brose Bamberg (12-17) 98-92 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. ALBA have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. ALBA Berlin maintains third place with 22-5 record behind leader Bayern. Loser Brose Bamberg keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. They share it with Braunschweig. ALBA will meet Braunschweig (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bamberg will play against Goettingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Crailsheim – Bonn 98-89
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Telekom Baskets (17-12) and Hakro Merlins (7-22), which took place in Crailsheim. Higher ranked Telekom Baskets lost to seventeenth ranked Hakro Merlins in a road game 89-98 on Saturday. Strangely Bonn outrebounded Crailsheim 37-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American players dominated also this game. Forward James Murray-Boyles (200-1997, college: UNCP, agency: Players Group) nailed 29 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Keandre Cook (194-1997, college: Missouri St.) accounted for 19 points and 5 assists. Hakro Merlins’ coach Jussi Laakso used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Glynn Watson Jr (183-1997, college: Nebraska) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 assists and 6 steals and swingman Savion Flagg (201-1999, college: SHSU) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Bonn in the defeat. Five Bonn players scored in double figures. Crailsheim maintains seventeenth place with 7-22 record. Loser Telekom Baskets keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg. Crailsheim will meet at home higher ranked Ulm (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bonn will play against Rostock and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bonn: G.Watson Jr. 25+2reb+11ast, N.Kirkwood 13+4reb+3ast, S.Flagg 13+8reb+2ast, T.Kennedy 13+9reb, B.Fobbs 12+4reb+2ast, T.Pape 6+2reb
Crailsheim: J.Murray-Boyles 29+6reb+1ast, K.Cook 19+2reb+5ast, G.Smith 13+1reb+1ast, F.Bleck 12+7reb+2ast, A.Borges 8+2reb+10ast, M.Stuckey 6+2ast
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Hamburg – Ludwigsburg 89-84
There was a minor upset when 8th ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (17-12) lost on the road to tenth ranked Hamburg Towers (14-15) 89-84 on Saturday. Hamburg made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard William Christmas (196-1996, college: CPP) nailed 28 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU) accounted for 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Guard Desure Buie (182-1997, college: Hofstra) came up with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jayvon Graves (191-1998, college: Buffalo) added 13 points respectively for Ludwigsburg in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hamburg maintains tenth place with 14-15 record. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Bonn. Hamburg will meet higher ranked Oldenburg (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ludwigsburg will play against the league’s second-placed Chemnitz and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: D.Buie 24+6reb+4ast, J.Graves 13+4reb+3ast, S.Melson 12+1reb+1ast, J.Roberson 12+4reb, E.Edigin 11+3reb, Y.Polas-Bartolo 8+3reb+4ast
Hamburg: W.Christmas 28+4reb+3ast, B.Ivey 15+6reb+6ast, V.King 14+3reb+1ast, A.Durham 13+1ast, J.Wohlfarth-Bottermann 9+11reb+1ast, S.Hinrichs 4+3reb
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Oldenburg – Braunschweig 87-66
Rather predictable result when ninth ranked EWE Baskets (15-14) rolled over 12th ranked Braunschweig (12-17) in Oldenburg 87-66 on Saturday. Oldenburg outrebounded Braunschweig 36-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Oldenburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) nailed 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Estonian Artur Konontsuk (202-2000, college: Southern Miss) accounted for 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. EWE Baskets’ coach Pedro Calles felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Angolan center Jilson Bango (208-1999) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Swedish point guard Barra Njie (191-2001) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Braunschweig in the defeat. Five Oldenburg and four Braunschweig players scored in double figures. EWE Baskets have a solid series of four victories in a row. Oldenburg maintains ninth place with 15-14 record. Loser Braunschweig dropped to the eleventh position with 17 games lost. They share it with Bamberg. Oldenburg will meet at home Hamburg (#10) in the next round. Braunschweig will play against ALBA and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Braunschweig: J.Bango 18+5reb+2ast, B.Njie 12+6reb+6ast, M.Peterka 11+1reb+1ast, T.Crockett 10+1reb+3ast, B.Tischler 6+1reb+1ast, N.Tischler 4+3reb+1ast
Oldenburg: G.Crandall 23+6reb+6ast, E.Izundu 14+5reb, L.Schoormann 11+1reb, D.Williams 11+4reb+4ast, A.Konontsuk 11+12reb+5ast, A.Pjanic 7+1reb+2ast
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Wuerzburg – Rostock 86-95
There was an upset when 4th placed s Oliver Baskets (20-9) lost to fifteenth ranked Seawolves (8-20) in Wuerzburg 86-95 on Saturday. Rostock had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Tyler Nelson (191-1995, college: Fairfield) nailed 20 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and his fellow American import Derrick Alston Jr (206-1997, college: Boise St.) accounted for 25 points. Four Seawolves players scored in double figures. Seawolves’ coach Christian Held allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) came up with 29 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Canadian center Owen Klassen (208-1991, college: Acadia) added 13 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Wuerzburg in the defeat. Rostock moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser s Oliver Baskets keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Ulm. Rostock will meet higher ranked Bonn (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Wuerzburg will play against Vechta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: O.Livingston II 29+3reb+5ast, I.Washington 17+2reb, O.Klassen 13+13reb+1ast, C.Welp 7+3reb, D.Perry 6+2ast, J.Bess 5+2reb+1ast
Rostock: D.Alston Jr. 25+1reb+1ast, T.Nelson 20+2reb+5ast, E.Lockett 14+9reb+3ast, M.Bradley 10+3reb+4ast, R.Amaize 8+3reb, T.Gloger 6+3reb
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Goettingen – Chemnitz 100-99
Important game to mention about took place in Goettingen. Fourteenth ranked BG Goettingen (9-20) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Chemnitz (23-6) 100-99 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Chemnitz. Goettingen made 23-of-24 charity shots (95.8 percent) during the game. Chemnitz was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Guard Umoja Gibson (185-1998, college: DePaul) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 assists for the winners and point guard David DeJulius (183-1999, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Wesley Van Beck (193-1996, college: Houston) responded with 24 points and 5 assists and forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Goettingen moved-up to thirteenth place. Chemnitz at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Goettingen will play against higher ranked Bamberg (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chemnitz will play against Ludwigsburg (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: W.Van Beck 24+4reb+5ast, J.Garrett 18+2reb+2ast, K.Yebo 16+5reb+1ast, A.Uguak 14+7reb+1ast, J.Richter 11+2reb+1ast, D.Lansdowne 8+5reb+7ast
Goettingen: U.Gibson 21+1reb+7ast, B.Hume 21+6reb+1ast, D.DeJulius 18+5reb+5ast, K.Silins 18+9reb, Z.Ensminger 14+3reb+1ast, G.Anticevich 8+9reb+1ast
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Heidelberg – Bayern 89-82
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bayern Muenchen (23-5) on the court of sixteenth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by MLP Academics Heidelberg 89-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. 26 personal fouls committed by Bayern helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. His fellow American import swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four MLP Academics Heidelberg players scored in double figures. The former international Elias Harris (203-1989, college: Gonzaga) answered with 19 points and Argentinian swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-2000) added 11 points in the effort for Bayern. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heidelberg (8-21) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Weissenfels. Bayern at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Heidelberg is looking forward to face Weissenfels (#15) on the road in the next round. Bayern will play against Tuebingen (#18) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bayern: E.Harris 19+3reb+2ast, C.Edwards 11+1reb, L.Bolmaro 11+4reb+3ast, I.Bonga 9+5reb+1ast, S.Francisco 8+2reb+2ast, A.Obst 6+1reb+1ast
Heidelberg: J.Jaworski 21+3reb+3ast, J.Carroll 21+1reb+4ast, E.Childs 10+5reb, I.Whaley 10+9reb, P.Zipser 6+2reb, N.Wuerzner 6+1reb+1ast
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Ulm – Weissenfels 106-79
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (20-9) outplayed at home 13th ranked MBC (8-21) 106-79 on Sunday. Ulm dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to MBC‘ 36. Ulm outrebounded Weissenfels 40-21 including a 25-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ulm looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international Robin Christen (202-1991) nailed 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and French forward Pacome Dadiet (201-2005) accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds. Norwegian forward Chris-Ebou Ndow (200-1993, college: NW Missouri St.) came up with 22 points and American guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for Weissenfels 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. ratiopharm Ulm have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Wuerzburg. Weissenfels lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Heidelberg. Ulm will meet Crailsheim (#17) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Weissenfels will play against Heidelberg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: C.Ndow 22+4reb+2ast, J.Stove 20+1reb+4ast, C.Callison 11+2reb+2ast, V.Edwards 8+3reb+1ast, M.Breunig 7+5reb+2ast, K.Mushidi 5+1ast
Ulm: J.Jessup 14+1reb+2ast, R.Christen 14+7reb+3ast, D.Pacome 11+8reb+1ast, L.Figueroa 10+2reb, T.Klepeisz 10+3ast, N.Bretzel 9+1reb
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Hamburg – ALBA 76-84
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Hamburg Towers (14-15) lost at home to third ranked ALBA Berlin (22-5) 84-76 on Wednesday. ALBA made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. The former international Tim Schneider (208-1997) nailed 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) accounted for 12 points and 9 assists. Polish power forward Aleksander Dziewa (207-1997) came up with 22 points and American guard William Christmas (196-1996, college: CPP) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hamburg 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. ALBA Berlin have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain third place with 22-5 record behind leader Bayern. Hamburg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. ALBA will meet Braunschweig (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hamburg will play against Oldenburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: A.Dziewa 22+4reb, M.Hughes 16+2reb, W.Christmas 14+5reb+3ast, A.Durham 12+3reb+1ast, S.Hinrichs 3+8reb+1ast, B.Ivey 3+6reb+6ast
ALBA: T.Schneider 20+5reb+1ast, K.Nikic 15+3reb, J.Mattisseck 12+1reb+1ast, M.Hermannsson 12+4reb+9ast, M.Delow 6+3reb+1ast, J.Bean 6+8reb
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Tuebingen – Vechta 77-88
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Rasta Vechta (18-11) beat bottom-ranked Tigers (6-23) in Tuebingen 88-77 on Friday. Vechta made 29-of-38 free shots (76.3 percent) during the game. American guard Tommy Kuhse (188-1998, college: SMC) nailed 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Wes Iwundu (198-1994, college: Kansas St.) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Rasta Vechta players scored in double figures. Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) came up with 26 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and naturalized Croatian Mateo Seric (204-1999) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Tuebingen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Vechta moved-up to sixth place. Tuebingen lost sixth consecutive game. Tuebingen at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay dead last with 23 lost games. Vechta will meet at home higher ranked Wuerzburg (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tuebingen will play against the league’s leader Bayern (#1) in Muenchen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: J.Jackson 26+2reb+8ast, M.Seric 16+7reb+1ast, K.Helmanis 8+11reb, E.Maxwell 7+6reb+1ast, T.Joenke 6, F.Gaines 5
Vechta: T.Kuhse 22+5reb+5ast, W.Iwundu 20+6reb+1ast, T.Groves 12+7reb+1ast, C.Flanigan 11+6reb+2ast, R.Schwieger 7+5reb+3ast, R.Aririguzoh 7+8reb
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