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.
An interesting game for Grodno (19-7) which played road game in Mogilev against their biggest opponent Borisfen (17-9). First ranked Grodno had an easy win 72-57. Grodno dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Borisfen‘s 18. They outrebounded Borisfen 48-32 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Grodno looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Borisfen 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 12 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Kirill Vinokurov (207-1999) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian forward Artem Kuzmin (202-1998) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Borisfen. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grodno have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-7 record. Borisfen at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Grodno will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Borisfen will play at home against BC Minsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for BC Minsk (16-9) which hosted in Minsk one of their biggest challengers Rubon (12-14). Third ranked BC Minsk had an easy win 93-76. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Kirill Vaskovtsov (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 9 rebounds and Vladislav Moroz who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Russian forward Marsel Ovsepyan (202-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third position with 16-9 record having four points less than leader SDUSHOR. Rubon at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. BC Minsk will play against league’s second-placed Borisfen in Mogilev in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rubon will play on the road against Impuls in Minsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Grodno GrSU (16-2) which hosted in Grodno one of their biggest challengers Gomel (12-8). Second ranked Grodno GrSU had an easy win 84-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gomel. The winners were led by Daniil Kisel who scored that evening 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Vitaly Kurtsevich did not help to save the game for Gomel. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Grodno GrSU have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-2 record having eleven points less than leader SDUSHOR. Loser Gomel keeps the third place with eight games lost. Grodno GrSU will meet league’s leader SDUSHOR in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gomel will have a break next round.
In the last two games of round 28 Brest was beaten by Borisfen 2 on the road 84-80. Rubon II was destroyed by SDUSHOR on its own court 68-108.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Nikita Leoshin of SDUSHOR.
Borisfen – Grodno 57-72
An interesting game for Grodno (19-7) which played road game in Mogilev against their biggest opponent Borisfen (17-9). First ranked Grodno had an easy win 72-57. Grodno dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Borisfen‘s 18. They outrebounded Borisfen 48-32 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Grodno looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Borisfen 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 12 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Kirill Vinokurov (207-1999) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Russian forward Artem Kuzmin (202-1998) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Kirill Sitnik (190-1989) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Borisfen. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grodno have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-7 record. Borisfen at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Grodno will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Borisfen will play at home against BC Minsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borisfen: A.Kuzmin 21+9reb, P.Byrd 11+3reb+3ast, A.Sekushenko 8+5reb+1ast, K.Sitnik 8+7reb+5ast, U.Shvakel 4+1reb+3ast, A.Ageenko 3+1reb
Grodno: K.Vinokurov 13+7reb, N.Djuric 13+3reb+1ast, A.Trastsinetski 12+9reb+3ast, V.Balyakin 10+1reb+1ast, D.Barysevich 8+7reb+4ast, R.Scherbakov 4+5reb+6ast
gschID: 1203217
BC Minsk – Rubon 93-76
An interesting game for BC Minsk (16-9) which hosted in Minsk one of their biggest challengers Rubon (12-14). Third ranked BC Minsk had an easy win 93-76. BC Minsk dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Rubon‘s 32. BC Minsk forced 25 Rubon turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Kirill Vaskovtsov (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 9 rebounds and center Vladislav Moroz (206-2000) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the losing side Russian forward Marsel Ovsepyan (202-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Maksim Shustov (187-1986) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third position with 16-9 record having four points less than leader SDUSHOR. Rubon at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. BC Minsk will play against league’s second-placed Borisfen in Mogilev in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rubon will play on the road against Impuls in Minsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rubon: M.Ovsepyan 21+10reb, M.Shustov 14+4reb, R.Pishcheyko 13+2reb+2ast, D.Yeremenko 11+5reb+2ast, K.Satsuk 7+1reb+1ast, A.Yasevich 3+6ast
BC Minsk: K.Vaskovtsov 19+9reb+1ast, V.Moroz 15+8reb+2ast, K.Pasko 13+2reb+1ast, G.Bigun 11+5reb, D.Yanov 9+1reb+6ast, V.Lebedev 7+3reb
gschID: 1203218
Borisfen 2 – Brest 84-80
There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Borisfen 2 (3-16) beat 4th ranked Brest (8-11) in Mogilev 84-80 on Sunday. Borisfen 2 forced 21 Brest turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Artem Puchko (195-2006) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds and forward Ian Pobelustikov (196-2007) supported him with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Nikolay Merges (183-2008) did not help to save the game for Brest. Guard Vladislav Lagodich (180-2002) added 13 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Brest players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Borisfen 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rubon II. Loser Brest keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Borisfen 2 will meet higher ranked RGUOR (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brest will play against Rubon II and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brest: N.Merges 24+5reb+4ast, N.Olyushin 14+6reb+3ast, N.Myts 14+6reb+4ast, V.Lagodich 13+11reb+8ast, A.Honcharuk 10+8reb+4ast, D.Vitko 3+2reb
Borisfen 2: A.Puchko 30+12reb+3ast, I.Pobelustikov 22+14reb+9ast, D.Kharlamenkov 16+2reb+3ast, K.Chekhovski 8+6reb+1ast, T.Gorbachev 7+3reb+3ast, A.Baranovsky 1
gschID: 1203219
Grodno GrSU – Gomel 84-60
An interesting game for Grodno GrSU (16-2) which hosted in Grodno one of their biggest challengers Gomel (12-8). Second ranked Grodno GrSU had an easy win 84-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gomel. Grodno GrSU forced 36 Gomel turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by guard Daniil Kisel (184-2006) who scored that evening 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Georgy Fastov (187-2005) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by forward Vitaly Kurtsevich (193-2002) did not help to save the game for Gomel. Forward Nikita Kazimirchenko (196-2004) added 20 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. Grodno GrSU have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-2 record having eleven points less than leader SDUSHOR. Loser Gomel keeps the third place with eight games lost. Grodno GrSU will meet league’s leader SDUSHOR in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gomel will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gomel: N.Kazimirchenko 20+3reb+1ast, V.Kurtsevich 19+5reb+1ast, M.Domnenkov 9+7reb+2ast, D.Bakshaev 5+7reb+3ast, A.Shevchenko 4+1reb+3ast, A.Mushkovets 2+5reb+3ast
Grodno GrSU: D.Kisel 23+7reb+5ast, G.Fastov 16+4ast, N.Kudryavtsev 12+3reb+2ast, K.Tkachenko 8+7reb+2ast, I.Shved 8+5reb+1ast, A.Panasevich 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1203220
Rubon II – SDUSHOR 68-108
Very expected game when 6th ranked Rubon II (3-16) was smashed by first ranked SDUSHOR (17-2) in Vitebsk 108-68 on Sunday. SDUSHOR dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rubon II‘s 46. SDUSHOR forced 25 Rubon II turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SDUSHOR made 7 blocks. The winners were led by point guard Nikita Leoshin (187-2007) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and swingman Dzmitry Drozd (192-2007) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Five SDUSHOR players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by forward Maksim Hantsevich (196-2005) did not help to save the game for Rubon II. Point guard Kirill Prokopenkov (183-2000) added 20 points 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 get some rest. SDUSHOR have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-2 record. Rubon II lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Borisfen 2. SDUSHOR will meet at home league’s second-placed Grodno GrSU in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rubon II will play against Brest (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rubon II: M.Hantsevich 23+8reb+3ast, K.Prokopenkov 20+4reb+3ast, I.Morozov 8+8reb+2ast, D.Ilnitskiy 4+3reb, A.Zharin 4+3reb+1ast, G.Tumashik 4+5reb+2ast
SDUSHOR: M.Kandratovich 23+3reb+1ast, N.Leoshin 19+11reb+4ast, S.Kozel 19+8reb, D.Drozd 12+5reb+10ast, A.Zhebrovsky 10+4reb+4ast, M.Yagutko 9+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1203221
