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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Belgian Belfius Mons-Hainaut as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Belfius Mons-Hainaut smashed 6th ranked Dutch Yoast United in Jemappes 83-61. Belfius Mons dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Yoast United‘s 34. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and Slovenian Leon Santelj (205-1995, agency: HKK MOSTAR) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Belfius Mons-Hainaut’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Dutch center Florian-Marin Rijkers (208-2005) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Belfius Mons-Hainaut (10-1) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Yoast United at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Yoast United will play next round against strong Leuven trying to get back on the winning streak. Belfius Mons will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Kortrijk on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Leeuwarden. Sixth ranked Dutch Leeuwarden (4-7) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Belgian Okapi Aalst (7-4) 67-66 on Tuesday evening. The winners were led by New Zealand power forward James Moors (206-2000, college: Colorado St.) who scored that evening 18 points and 8 rebounds and Adrian Delph supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207-1986) did not help to save the game for Aalst. Leeuwarden maintains sixth position with 4-7 record. Aalst at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Belgian Antwerp Giants (6-3) against eighth ranked Dutch Groningen (3-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Antwerp Giants were defeated by Groningen in a tough game in Groningen 89-96. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Antwerp Giants. The best player for the winners was John Meeks who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Rasir Bolton who recorded 25 points and 5 rebounds. Groningen maintains eighth position with 3-6 record. Loser Antwerp Giants dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Den Helder was destroyed by Mechelen on the opponent’s court 89-66. Oostende outscored BAL Weert in a home game 112-60. Brussels managed to beat Den Helder on the road 62-57.

Belfius Mons – Yoast United 83-61

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Mechelen – Den Helder 89-66

Very expected game in Mechelen where 10th ranked Dutch Den Helder (1-10) was crushed by third ranked Belgian Kangoeroes (8-2) 89-66 on Saturday. Mechelen dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Den Helder‘s 26 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Mechelen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Mitch Lightfoot (203-1997, college: Kansas) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Niels Van Den Eynde (179-2000) chipped in 15 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Boyd Van Der Vuurst (193-1999) who recorded 20 points and Irish guard Sean Flood (188-1996, college: Longwood) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kangoeroes have an impressive six-game winning streak. Mechelen maintains third position with 8-2 record having just two point less than leader Belfius Mons. Den Helder lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost. Mechelen will meet Feyenoord (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Den Helder will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mechelen: M.Lightfoot 19+6reb, V.Den Eynde Niels 15+1reb+6ast, W.Brandwijk 10+7reb+2ast, A.Peciukevicius 9+5ast, W.Whyte 7+5reb+2ast, M.Palinckx 7+3reb
Den Helder: B.Van Der Vuurst 20+3reb+2ast, K.Job 13+7reb+1ast, D.Halman 11+8reb+1ast, V.Der Heiden Noah 9+2reb+1ast, S.Flood 9+8reb+7ast, T.Koehler 2+1ast

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Oostende – BAL Weert 112-60

Very predictable result when top-ranked Belgian Oostende (8-0) smashed at home 9th ranked Dutch BAL Weert (1-7) 112-60 on Saturday. Oostende dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to BAL Weert‘s 36 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Oostende forced 20 BAL Weert turnovers and outrebounded them 35-20 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Oostende looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Xander Pintelon (208-2003) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Center Servaas Buysschaert (204-1999) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Oostende players scored in double figures. Coach ‘s team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Serbian center Filip Brankovic (202-2003, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) who recorded 9 points and American forward Elyjah Goss (201-1998, college: IUPUI) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Oostende have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending Belgian champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. BAL Weert lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Zwolle. Oostende will meet ZZ Leiden (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. BAL Weert will play against Limburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oostende: P.Xander 16+6reb+1ast, K.Ahmad 13+3reb+2ast, D.Jefferson 12+4reb+4ast, S.Buysse 12+1reb+4ast, S.Buysschaert 10+8reb+2ast, M.Tass 10+1reb
BAL Weert: N.Botuli 11+3reb, N.Masnic 10+1reb, B.Filip 9+4reb+3ast, R.Tholel 9+1reb, E.Goss 9+6reb, C.Milhan 6+3reb+3ast

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Den Helder – Brussels 57-62

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Dutch Den Helder (1-10) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Belgian Circus Brussels (6-5) 62-57 on Tuesday. Brussels had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brandon Horvath (208-1999, college: Utah St.) who scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Terry Deroover (178-1991) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Irish guard Sean Flood (188-1996, college: Longwood) who recorded 18 points and guard Troy Koehler (195-2001) added 16 points respectively. Brussels maintains fifth position with 6-5 record. Den Helder lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brussels: T.Deroover 11+2reb+6ast, B.Horvath 11+8reb+3ast, A.Jared 9+6reb, Y.Desiron 8+5reb, N.Douglas 7+2reb, A.Libert 6+2reb+3ast
Den Helder: S.Flood 18+2reb+1ast, T.Koehler 16+4reb+1ast, B.Van Der Vuurst 9+1reb+6ast, K.Job 5+4reb+3ast, M.Kreps 5+8reb+3ast, D.Halman 4+3reb

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Groningen – Antwerp 96-89

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Belgian Antwerp Giants (6-3) against eighth ranked Dutch Groningen (3-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Antwerp Giants were defeated by Groningen in a tough game in Groningen 89-96. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Antwerp Giants. Groningen looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Slovenian forward David Gabrovsek (204-1994, college: MBU) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Rasir Bolton (190-1999, college: Gonzaga, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jo Van Buggenhout (190-2003) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively. Groningen maintains eighth position with 3-6 record. Loser Antwerp Giants dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Groningen: D.Gabrovsek 24+6reb+5ast, J.Meeks 23+7reb+8ast, N.Tomsick 16+4reb+6ast, A.Dele 9+3reb+3ast, D.Quinn 9+6reb+1ast, Z.Kjeld 6+1reb
Antwerp: R.Bolton 25+5reb+1ast, J.Mwema 12+2reb, N.Jovanovic 10+4reb, J.Sueing 8+5reb+2ast, V.Buggenhout Jo 8+4reb+6ast, K.Veinot 8+4ast

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Leeuwarden – Aalst 67-66

Important game to mention about took place in Leeuwarden. Sixth ranked Dutch Leeuwarden (4-7) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Belgian Okapi Aalst (7-4) 67-66 on Tuesday evening. Leeuwarden players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by New Zealand power forward James Moors (206-2000, college: Colorado St.) who scored that evening 18 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207-1986) did not help to save the game for Aalst. Bosnian forward Lazar Mutic (204-1999) added 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Aalst players scored in double figures. Leeuwarden maintains sixth position with 4-7 record. Aalst at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Leeuwarden: J.Moors 18+8reb+1ast, A.Delph 13+5reb+2ast, S.Doorson 8+8reb+2ast, I.Burnett 7+2reb+6ast, R.Gunn 6+3reb+4ast, K.Warner 5+3reb
Aalst: I.Maras 17+10reb+2ast, L.Siebe 14+5reb+1ast, S.Steff 11+3reb+4ast, L.Mutic 10+13reb, D.Marchant 6+1reb+2ast, P.Badji 6+9reb