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Aljaz Bratec
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Triglav (11-2) in Kranj on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Jezica (8-4) 54-52. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 20-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Aljaz Bratec (192-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Matic Vesel (206-1998, college: Illinois) contributed with 6 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. point guard Crt Cabrilo (182-2004) answered with 15 points for Triglav. Jezica have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Troti. Triglav at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Jezica is looking forward to face Nova Gorica (#8) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Triglav will play against Portoroz (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
2SKL top team – Triglav (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Portoroz (6-6) 102-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portoroz. Guard Jan Macek (194-2001, agency: PEPI SPORT) stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 assists for the winners and Lovro Urbiha chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Tim Skerbec (200-1993) responded with 21 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav maintains first place with 11-2 record. Portoroz at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Triglav will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Portoroz will play again at home against the league’s leader Triglav (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Nova Gorica was beaten by Portoroz on the road 85-71. Troti won against Postojna on its own court 81-71. Bottom-ranked Celje was outscored by Sezana in a road game 107-88. Nova Gorica rolled over Medvode at home 82-59.
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Portoroz – Nova Gorica 85-71
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Portoroz‘s (6-6) home victory over 8th ranked Nova Gorica (5-6) 85-71. Nova Gorica was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 30-13 charge of Portoroz, which allowed them to win the game. Point guard Andraz Rogelja (189-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) stepped up and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Tim Skerbec (200-1993) chipped in 17 points. Portoroz’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Sebastjan Borse (194-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and center Zan Petejan (196-1995) scored 17 points. Four Nova Gorica players scored in double figures. Portoroz maintains seventh place with 6-6 record. Nova Gorica at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Portoroz will play against league’s leader Triglav in Kranj in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nova Gorica will play on the road against Jezica (#3) in Ljubljana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nova Gorica: Z.Petejan 17+3reb+3ast, S.Borse 15+12reb+7ast, M.Lipicar 14+4reb, L.Valentinuzzi 11+4reb, P.Nejc 7+4reb, S.Mucic 5+1reb+3ast
Portoroz: A.Rogelja 26+8reb+5ast, T.Skerbec 17+3reb+3ast, K.Janko 10+3reb+1ast, K.Martin 8+1reb, A.Kavgic 7+11reb+2ast, K.Luka 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1053578
Troti – Postojna 81-71
Very expected game when 11th ranked Postojna (2-10) lost on the road to fifth ranked Troti (8-4) 81-71. It looked good early as Postojna took a 3-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Troti had a 23-19 second period charge getting the lead and Postojna was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 71-81. Troti made 17-of-18 charity shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Center Blaz Janezic (202-2000) stepped up and scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Jure Prus (184-1996, college: Northwood) chipped in 14 points. At the losing side forward Miha Kodric (196-1997) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Milan Petrovic (-2004) scored 20 points. Four Postojna players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Troti moved-up to third place, which they share with Jezica. Postojna at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Troti will play against league’s second-placed Jance in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Postojna will play on the road against Celje (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Postojna: P.Milan 20+4reb, T.Lotric 13+10reb, M.Kodric 12+9reb+4ast, M.Cergic 12+1reb, M.Peter 7+2reb+5ast, H.Blaz 3+1reb
Troti: J.Prus 14+1reb+2ast, B.Janezic 12+5reb+4ast, N.Luka 11+4reb, Z.Rok 9+1reb+1ast, M.Jaka 9+3reb+3ast, N.Rebersak 9+5reb
gschID: 1051543
Sezana – Celje 107-88
Very predictable result when seventh ranked Sezana (7-5) rolled over at home bottom-ranked Celje (1-10) 107-88. The game was mostly controlled by Sezana. Celje was better in second period 25-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They shot the lights out from three nailing 20 long-distance shots on high 52.6 percentage. Sezana players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Guard Adrian Hirschmann (190-2000) stepped up and scored 30 points and 5 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and point guard Filip Mugosa (178-2003) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. At the losing side American point guard Josh Thompson (183-1996, college: Ball St., agency: Interperformances) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Blaz Ivec (183-2001) scored 19 points and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sezana moved-up to sixth place. Celje lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Sezana will play against higher ranked Slovan (#5) in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Celje will play at home against Postojna (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Celje: J.Thompson 23+6reb+4ast, I.Blaz 19+3reb+9ast, G.Sevsek 16+5reb, Z.Klancnik 14+2reb+2ast, M.Korez 6+7reb, N.Koprivica 5+3reb+3ast
Sezana: A.Hirschmann 30+1reb+5ast, M.Pristopnik 25, M.Filip 17+4reb+6ast, F.Jost 12+7reb+5ast, M.Benic 9+7reb+4ast, M.Radanovic 6+8reb+3ast
gschID: 1051544
Nova Gorica – Medvode 82-59
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Medvode (3-9) was outscored on the road by eighth ranked Nova Gorica (5-6) 82-59. Nova Gorica forced 22 Medvode turnovers. Center Zan Petejan (196-1995) stepped up and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Sasa Mucic (204-1983) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four Nova Gorica players scored in double figures. Nova Gorica’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Jaka Bovha (-2000) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Nik Simenc (189-2002) scored 15 points. Nova Gorica maintains eighth place with 5-6 record. Medvode lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with nine games lost. Nova Gorica will play against higher ranked Jezica (#3) in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Medvode will play at home against Litija (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Medvode: S.Nik 15+3reb+2ast, M.Aljosa 13+3reb+2ast, B.Jaka 12+7reb+1ast, V.Nikola 8+4reb, V.Tej 7+1reb+1ast, Z.Matic 3+4reb
Nova Gorica: S.Borse 15+2reb+6ast, S.Mucic 15+4reb+4ast, Z.Petejan 14+8reb+2ast, M.Gavez 12+6reb+2ast, M.Lipicar 9+8reb+2ast, P.Nejc 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1051546
Triglav – Jezica 52-54
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Triglav (11-2) in Kranj on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Jezica (8-4) 54-52. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 20-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Aljaz Bratec (192-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Matic Vesel (206-1998, college: Illinois) contributed with 6 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Crt Cabrilo (182-2004) answered with 15 points and center Miha Muratovic (204-2002) added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Triglav. Jezica have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Troti. Triglav at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Jezica is looking forward to face Nova Gorica (#8) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Triglav will play against Portoroz (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Triglav: C.Crt 15+3reb+3ast, J.Macek 10, U.Lovro 8+5reb+1ast, M.Miha 8+9reb, U.Sikanic 7+5reb+3ast, P.Dominik 4+4reb+3ast
Jezica: A.Bratec 23+5reb+1ast, Z.Alen 8+4reb+3ast, F.Ziga 7+2reb+5ast, M.Vesel 6+9reb+3ast, L.Nejc 4+5reb+2ast, R.Vid 4+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1051547
Portoroz – Triglav 71-102
2SKL top team – Triglav (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Portoroz (6-6) 102-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Portoroz. The game was mostly controlled by Triglav. Portoroz was better in fourth quarter 23-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Triglav forced 21 Portoroz turnovers and outrebounded them 35-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Portoroz’s players. Guard Jan Macek (194-2001, agency: PEPI SPORT) stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Lovro Urbiha (204-2003, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds. Four Triglav players scored in double figures. At the losing side Tim Skerbec (200-1993) responded with 21 points and point guard Andraz Rogelja (189-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav maintains first place with 11-2 record. Portoroz at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Triglav will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Portoroz will play again at home against the league’s leader Triglav (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Portoroz: T.Skerbec 21+2reb, A.Rogelja 12+2reb+2ast, V.Jan 9+3reb, Z.Bahor 7+1reb+1ast, H.Elmir 7+1reb+2ast, H.Cleg 6+3reb
Triglav: J.Macek 26+2reb+4ast, U.Lovro 19+11reb, C.Crt 17+2reb+5ast, M.Miha 10+7reb+2ast, U.Sikanic 8+8reb+12ast, J.Dornik 8+1reb
gschID: 1053579
