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Round 5 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader Serbian Vojvodina (4-1). They were defeated by sixth ranked Bosnian Siroki (2-3) 78-68 on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Vojvodina NS. Siroki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Croatian center Darko Planinic (212-1990, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Slovenian guard Jan Rebec (192-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 15 points. Guard Marko Ljubicic (195-1987) responded with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siroki moved-up to fifth place. Vojvodina at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Borac BL. Vojvodina will play next round against strong Ilirija trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Siroki will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Cedevita Jr. in Zagreb.
ABA League top team – Serbian Zlatibor (5-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Montenegrin Podgorica (1-4) in Cajetina 90-82. Swingman Marko Kovacevic (195-1999) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Malcolm Bernard accounted for 17 points and 7 assists. Center Pavle Djurisic (206-2000, college: Austin Peay, agency: BIG) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds for Podgorica in the defeat. Podgorica’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Undefeated Zlatibor have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Podgorica at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Helios Suns and Cedevita Jr.. Zlatibor will play against Bosna (#3) in Sarajevo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Podgorica will play on the road against Helios Suns in Domzale and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Zagreb was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Slovenian Ilirija (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Croatian Cedevita Jr. (1-4). Ilirija managed to secure a 9-point victory 80-71 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Makur Jockuch who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Mislav Brzoja produced 19 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Ilirija moved-up to third place, which they share with Bosna. Cedevita Jr. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Helios Suns and Podgorica. Ilirija will meet at home league’s second-placed Vojvodina in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cedevita Jr. will play against Siroki (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 5 Helios Suns lost to Bosna on the opponent’s court 64-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Jarrod West of Bosna S..

Siroki – Vojvodina NS 78-68

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Zlatibor – Podgorica 90-82

ABA League top team – Serbian Zlatibor (5-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Montenegrin Podgorica (1-4) in Cajetina 90-82. Swingman Marko Kovacevic (195-1999) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier) accounted for 17 points and 7 assists. Center Pavle Djurisic (206-2000, college: Austin Peay, agency: BIG) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds and guard Balsa Zivanovic (188-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Podgorica in the defeat. Five Podgorica players scored in double figures. Podgorica’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Zlatibor have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Podgorica at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Helios Suns and Cedevita Jr.. Zlatibor will play against Bosna (#3) in Sarajevo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Podgorica will play on the road against Helios Suns in Domzale and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zlatibor: M.Kovacevic 22+8reb, B.Djukanovic 18+1reb+3ast, M.Bernard 17+4reb+7ast, B.Terzic 9+2reb+1ast, M.Kljajevic 9+5reb+1ast, L.Joksimovic 7+8reb+1ast
Podgorica: B.Zivanovic 14+5reb+1ast, P.Djurisic 13+5reb+3ast, A.Smith 11+7reb+1ast, N.Zizic 11+5reb+2ast, M.Radunovic 10+8reb+1ast, M.Jacobs 8+4reb+1ast

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Cedevita Jr. – Ilirija 71-80

The game in Zagreb was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Slovenian Ilirija (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Croatian Cedevita Jr. (1-4). Ilirija managed to secure a 9-point victory 80-71 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was South Sudanese-Canadian forward Makur Jockuch (206-1999, college: Temple) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). American point guard Vincent Golson Jr (173-1994, college: CSUDH, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Ilirija players scored in double figures. Mislav Brzoja (198-1994, college: Evansville, agency: PEPI SPORT) produced 19 points and 4 assists and Luka Krajnovic (192-2004, college: Gonzaga) added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Ilirija moved-up to third place, which they share with Bosna. Cedevita Jr. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Helios Suns and Podgorica. Ilirija will meet at home league’s second-placed Vojvodina in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cedevita Jr. will play against Siroki (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ilirija: M.Jockuch 20+10reb+1ast, V.Golson Jr. 17+2reb+6ast, T.Tomazic 12+5reb+1ast, L.Kures 11+3reb+2ast, M.Padjen 6+3reb+2ast, G.Skorjanc 6+5reb+1ast
Cedevita Jr.: M.Brzoja 19+3reb+4ast, L.Krajnovic 19+2reb+1ast, B.Sly 9+3reb+6ast, M.Jelic 7+2reb, J.Sobin 7+3reb+1ast, T.Buljan 6+13reb+1ast

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Bosna S. – Helios Suns 77-64

Rather expected game in Sarajevo where 6th ranked Slovenian Helios Suns (1-4) were defeated by third ranked Bosnian Bosna (3-2) 77-64 on Wednesday. Bosna dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Helios Suns‘ 16. The best player for the winners was American forward Jarrod West (182-1999, college: Louisville) who scored 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Serbian-Bosnian forward Adin Vrabac (206-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Blaz Mahkovic (201-1990, agency: Interperformances) produced 15 points and 4 assists and swingman Jure Span (193-1995, college: USC Upstate, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bosna maintains third place with 3-2 record having just two points less than leader Borac BL, which they share with Ilirija. Helios Suns lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Podgorica and Cedevita Jr.. Bosna will meet at home league’s leader Zlatibor in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Helios Suns will play against Podgorica (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bosna S.: J.West 24+1reb+5ast, A.Vrabac 16+6reb+4ast, H.Delalic 10+6reb, D.Salic 7+6reb, J.Zubac 6+2reb+1ast, C.Lutete 5+2reb+1ast
Helios Suns: B.Mahkovic 15+3reb+4ast, J.Zemljic 11+4reb+1ast, L.Urbiha 10+5reb, J.Span 8+4reb+6ast, L.Sirc 6+4reb, J.Copot 5+1reb+2ast