Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Valur as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Valur defeated bottom-ranked Thor Thorl in Reykjavik 105-97. Thor Thorl trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 15 after three quarters before a 30-23 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 97-105 at the end of the game. Valur made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 assists. The former international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds. American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 assists for the guests. Valur have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Thor Thorl at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with IR. Thor Thorl will play next round against strong Keflavik trying to get back on the winning streak. Valur will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked KR. It will be extra interesting game as KR is their local rival from Reykjavik.
Undefeated Njardvik (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Grindavik (3-2) 85-80. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Njardvik. Point guard Bragi Gudmundsson (194-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. David Azore contributed with 25 points for the winners. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (197-1990) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds for Njardvik. Grindavik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hottur and Haukar. Njardvik at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Grindavik will play against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur in the next round. Njardvik will play on the road against the league’s second-placed Breidablik (#2) in Kopavogur and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked IR (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 105-87 loss to third ranked Breidablik (4-1) in Reykjavik on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Everage Richardson stepped up and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Taylor Johns responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. IR’s coach Isak Mani Wium rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Breidablik keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser IR still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Thor Thorl. Breidablik will meet at home Njardvik (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. IR will play against Haukar (#5) in Hafnarfjordur and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Haukar was crushed by Keflavik in a road game 106-84. Tindastoll beat Stjarnan at home 98-89. Hottur won against KR on the opponent’s court 83-72.
The best stats of 5th round was 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Tim Guers of Hottur.
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IR – Breidablik 87-105
Bottom-ranked IR (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 105-87 loss to third ranked Breidablik (4-1) in Reykjavik on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. The game without a history. Breidablik led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. American guard Everage Richardson (191-1985, college: Coastal) stepped up and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Angolan-Spanish forward Julio De Assis (203-1992) chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Breidablik players scored in double figures. American forward Taylor Johns (201-1994, college: UC Riverside, agency: Slash Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Spanish-Argentinian guard Luciano Massarelli (190-1993) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. IR’s coach Isak Mani Wium rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Breidablik keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser IR still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Thor Thorl. Breidablik will meet at home Njardvik (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. IR will play against Haukar (#5) in Hafnarfjordur and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
IR: T.Johns 31+16reb+5ast, L.Massarelli 20+8reb+4ast, C.Pryor 10+6reb+3ast, H.Hjalmarsson 9+3reb+3ast, H.Aron 7, R.Bragason 5+4reb+1ast
Breidablik: E.Richardson 27+6reb+5ast, J.Smith 17+7reb+2ast, P.Sigurdur 17+6reb+1ast, J.De Assis 16+11reb+1ast, D.Thomas 14+8reb+2ast, A.Hrafnsson 12+5reb+1ast
gschID: 998631
Valur – Thor Thorl 105-97
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Valur as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Valur defeated bottom-ranked Thor Thorl in Reykjavik 105-97. Thor Thorl trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 15 after three quarters before a 30-23 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 97-105 at the end of the game. Valur made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 assists. The former international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Five Valur players scored in double figures. American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 assists and Greek Fotios Lampropoulos (206-1983, agency: Interperformances) added 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Valur have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Thor Thorl at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with IR. Thor Thorl will play next round against strong Keflavik trying to get back on the winning streak. Valur will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked KR. It will be extra interesting game as KR is their local rival from Reykjavik.
Top scorers:
Thor Thorl: V.Shahid 31+2reb+10ast, F.Lampropoulos 24+7reb+2ast, P.Hernandez 20+8reb+4ast, T.Tomas 5+1reb, A.Ronnqvist 5+1ast, S.Thrastarson 5+6reb+5ast
Valur: C.Lawson 21+5reb+2ast, K.Jonsson 18+2reb+12ast, K.Acox 17+11reb+2ast, H.Stefansson 16+7reb+1ast, F.Booker 13+3reb+2ast, P.Bertone 13+4reb+4ast
gschID: 998629
Keflavik – Haukar 106-84
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Keflavik and 4th placed Haukar had identical 3-1 record. This time Keflavik used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Hafnarfjordur 106-84 on Thursday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Keflavik. Haukar managed to win second period 30-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Keflavik dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Haukar’s 28 and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Lithuanian center Dominykas Milka (203-1992, college: St.Rose, NY) stepped up and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and American-Puerto Rican guard Eric Ayala (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Danish forward Daniel Mortensen (204-1994, college: Barry) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: JSU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Keflavik (4-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Haukar dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Grindavik and Hottur. Keflavik will meet bottom-ranked Thor Thorl (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Haukar will play against IR (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Haukar: D.Mortensen 23+7reb+4ast, H.Henningsson 18+6reb+4ast, N.Giga 15+11reb+3ast, B.Gylfason 12+1reb, G.Orri 10+5reb+5ast, R.Sigurdsson 6+2reb+4ast
Keflavik: D.Milka 25+9reb+2ast, E.Ayala 21+6reb+4ast, I.Maric 16+5reb+2ast, S.Olafur 12+9reb+2ast, V.Valsson 12+2reb+6ast, H.Hermannsson 11+4reb+4ast
gschID: 998630
Tindastoll – Stjarnan 98-89
There was a small surprise in Sauoarkrokur where tenth ranked Tindastoll (2-3) defeated 8th ranked Stjarnan (2-3) 98-89 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 54-41 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Stjarnan outrebounded Tindastoll 40-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. American Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St.) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners and the former international point guard Sigtryggur Bjornsson (180-1993, college: St.Mary’s) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Four Tindastoll players scored in double figures. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward Hlynur Baeringsson (199-1982, agency: IceBasket) scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tindastoll moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Stjarnan. Tindastoll will meet higher ranked Grindavik (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Stjarnan will play against Hottur in Egilsstadir and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Stjarnan: R.Turner III 37+6reb+3ast, J.Jucikas 12+5reb+1ast, H.Baeringsson 10+8reb+4ast, A.Gudmundsson 9+6reb, A.Darboe 9+1reb+7ast, J.Fridrik 5+7reb+1ast
Tindastoll: K.Woods 36+3reb+1ast, S.Bjornsson 17+4reb+6ast, R.Agustsson 17+5reb, T.Badmus 10+5reb, P.Birgisson 8+3reb+7ast, A.Karason 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 998633
KR – Hottur 72-83
Rather expected game in Reykjavik where 10th ranked KR (1-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Hottur (3-2) 83-72 on Friday. The game without a history. Hottur led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Hottur looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm) stepped up and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Knezevic (205-1987) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds. American guard E.C. Matthews (196-1994, college: URI) responded with 13 points and 8 assists and American-French forward Jordan Semple (201-1992, college: Chico St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Five Hottur and four KR players scored in double figures. Hottur have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Grindavik and Haukar. Loser KR keeps the tenth position with four games lost. Hottur will meet at home Stjarnan (#9) in the next round. KR’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur.
Top scorers:
KR: D.Jonsson 13+2reb+4ast, E.Matthews 13+4reb+8ast, V.Hlynsson 11+6reb+2ast, J.Semple 10+12reb+2ast, A.Thorvaldur 7+6reb+1ast, R.Freimanis 7+5reb+2ast
Hottur: T.Guers 16+8reb+5ast, O.Trotter 14+4reb+4ast, M.Karlovic 12+5reb+3ast, D.Guardia 11+5reb+4ast, N.Knezevic 10+12reb+2ast, A.Asgeirsson 9+3reb
gschID: 998634
Njardvik – Grindavik 80-85
Undefeated Njardvik (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Grindavik (3-2) 85-80. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Njardvik. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-12. But Njardvik won second period 28-23. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Grindavik made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Njardvik turnovers. Njardvik was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Bragi Gudmundsson (194-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard David Azore (194-1999, college: UT Arlington) contributed with 25 points for the winners. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (197-1990) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-1986) added 13 points, 10 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Njardvik. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Grindavik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hottur and Haukar. Njardvik at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Grindavik will play against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur in the next round. Njardvik will play on the road against the league’s second-placed Breidablik (#2) in Kopavogur and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Njardvik: D.Basile 15+6reb+6ast, O.Kristjansson 14+4reb, L.Rasio 14+18reb+1ast, N.Richotti 13+4reb+10ast, M.Matasovic 9+3reb+2ast, M.Baginski 7+1reb+2ast
Grindavik: D.Azore 25+3reb+2ast, G.Bragi 19+7reb+5ast, O.Olafsson 18+5reb+2ast, V.Vasylius 12+11reb+2ast, H.Kristjansson 5+2reb+1ast, G.Skordilis 4+4reb+2ast
gschID: 998632
