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This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Premier League and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Rubon (2-2) in Vitebsk on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Grodno (3-1) 85-71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Grodno outrebounded Rubon 47-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. 32 personal fouls committed by Rubon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Aliaksei Trastsinetski (200-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international power forward Kirill Vinokurov (207-1999) contributed with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Ruslan Pishcheyko (198-1998) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Rubon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grodno keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Borisfen. Rubon at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with BC Minsk. Grodno is looking forward to face Impuls (#5) in Minsk in the next round. Rubon will play on the road against the league’s leader Borisfen in Mogilev and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Grodno. Third ranked Grodno (3-1) saved a 1-point victory at home edging their biggest opponent BC Minsk (2-2) 88-87 on Saturday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Daniil Barysevich (194-2001, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Aliaksei Trastsinetski who added 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Grodno’s coach Dzmitry Kuzmin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side forward Maxim Liutych (203-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Grodno keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Borisfen. Defending champion BC Minsk dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Rubon. Grodno will play against Impuls (#5) in Minsk in the next round. BC Minsk will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Minsk: BC Minsk (#2) and Impuls (#5). BC Minsk (2-2) smashed visiting Impuls (0-4) by 69 points 98-29. The winners were led by Maxim Liutych who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 8 points and 4 assists by Maksim Lapko did not help to save the game for Impuls. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory BC Minsk went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Rubon. Loser Impuls still closes the standings with four games lost. BC Minsk’s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Minsk to the arena .

In the last game of round 4 Borisfen smashed Impuls on the road 101-37.

BC Minsk – Impuls 98-29

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Minsk: BC Minsk (#2) and Impuls (#5). BC Minsk (2-2) smashed visiting Impuls (0-4) by 69 points 98-29. BC Minsk held Impuls to an opponent 19.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 64.6 percent accuracy of the winners. BC Minsk forced 27 Impuls turnovers and outrebounded them 42-18 including a 32-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. BC Minsk looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Impuls‘ players. The winners were led by forward Maxim Liutych (203-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international swingman Dmitriy Kuratnik (198-1997) supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four BC Minsk players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 4 assists by point guard Maksim Lapko (184-2004) did not help to save the game for Impuls. Forward Denis Sivatskiy (201-1998) added 4 points and 6 rebounds 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. Despite that victory BC Minsk went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Rubon. Loser Impuls still closes the standings with four games lost. BC Minsk’s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Minsk to the arena .
Top scorers:
Impuls: M.Lapko 8+2reb+4ast, V.Kovalev 4+1reb, I.Yanochkin 4, D.Sivatskiy 4+6reb+2ast, A.Grigorenko 4+4reb+1ast, I.Krasinsky 3+2reb
BC Minsk: M.Liutych 20+10reb+2ast, V.Moroz 16+3reb, D.Kuratnik 13+8reb+4ast, A.Bachkar 10+3reb+5ast, B.Dudu 9+6reb+4ast, K.Vaskovtsov 8+1reb+2ast

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Rubon – Grodno 71-85

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Impuls – Borisfen 37-101

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Borisfen (3-1) crushed bottom-ranked Impuls (0-4) in Minsk 101-37 on Friday. Borisfen dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Impuls‘ 26. Borisfen forced 36 Impuls turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Impuls‘ players. The winners were led by American guard PJ Byrd (185-1999, college: Southern) who scored that evening 14 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Trevor Moore (196-1999, college: MSU) supported him with 11 points and 5 assists. Four Borisfen players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 7 rebounds by guard Mihail Vaido (185-2001) did not help to save the game for Impuls. Forward Vladislav Kovalev (200-2000) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borisfen have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-1 record, which they share with Grodno. Loser Impuls still closes the standings with four games lost. Borisfen will meet at home Rubon (#4) in the next round. Impuls will play against the league’s second-placed Grodno and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Impuls: M.Vaido 10+7reb, V.Kovalev 8+7reb, D.Sivatskiy 7+4reb+1ast, A.Tour 6+2reb+2ast, A.Vashkevich 2+3reb+1ast, I.Krasinsky 2+4reb+1ast
Borisfen: P.Byrd 14+5reb+3ast, I.Dodd 13+6reb, A.Shchurko 13+4reb+1ast, A.Sekushenko 11+3reb+1ast, T.Moore 11+3reb+5ast, U.Shvakel 9+2reb+7ast

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Grodno – BC Minsk 88-87

Important game to mention about took place in Grodno. Third ranked Grodno (3-1) saved a 1-point victory at home edging their biggest opponent BC Minsk (2-2) 88-87 on Saturday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Grodno shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 58.6 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Daniil Barysevich (194-2001, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Aliaksei Trastsinetski (200-1986) who added 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Grodno’s coach Dzmitry Kuzmin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side forward Maxim Liutych (203-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Roman Scherbakov (184-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists. Four Grodno and five BC Minsk players scored in double figures. Grodno keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Borisfen. Defending champion BC Minsk dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Rubon. Grodno will play against Impuls (#5) in Minsk in the next round. BC Minsk will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
BC Minsk: D.Kuratnik 18+4reb+1ast, R.Scherbakov 17+2reb+11ast, M.Liutych 16+14reb+5ast, R.Rubinshteyn 13+1reb+1ast, B.Dudu 11+5reb+3ast, K.Vaskovtsov 11+2reb+1ast
Grodno: D.Barysevich 27+8reb+5ast, A.Trastsinetski 13+4reb+4ast, M.Dashkevich 12+1reb+3ast, V.Balyakin 11+4reb+2ast, I.Aladko 7+4reb+2ast, S.Lemeshevskiy 6+5reb+1ast