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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Randers where host Randers (16-3) beat league’s leader Bakken (15-4) 89-78 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Bakken. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Randers forced 20 Bakken turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Josh Fortune (196-1994, college: Colorado) who scored 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Brandon Norfleet (196-1993, college: IUP, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was international forward Darko Jukic (199-1990) who recorded 18 points and 7 assists. Randers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Bakken dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Naestved. They were replaced at the leadership position by Randers. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. And it will be most important game for Bakken this season. They will face Copenhagen trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Randers will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Horsens IC at home.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Randers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Randers smashed 5th ranked Herlev at home 88-52. It was a good game for American forward Brandon Norfleet (196-1993, college: IUP, agency: Inception Sports) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all six shots). Bakary Camara contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard August Haas (187-1997, college: St.Edward’s) answered with 15 points and 4 assists for Herlev. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Randers. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Herlev at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. Svendborg trying to get back on the winning streak. Randers will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Horsens IC at home.
Leader Bakken delivered the fifteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Amager (3-16) 89-70 in Aarhus. Elijah Childs stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Jordan Johnson with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Bakken. Despite that victory Bakken went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Naestved. Amager lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. Bakken will meet at home Copenhagen (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Amager will play against Naestved and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
BAC was defeated by Vaerlose in a road game 84-81. Horsens IC was beaten by Svendborg at home 98-102. Naestved destroyed Holbaek on the opponent’s court 108-66. Herlev was outscored by Vaerlose in a home game 62-84.
The best stats of 21th round was 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks by Simon Schwartz of Vaerlose.

Vaerlose – BAC 84-81

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked BAC (7-13) was edged on the road by ninth ranked Vaerlose (6-13) 84-81 on Tuesday. Vaerlose forced 21 BAC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Karl Formann (190-1998) stepped up and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Simon Schwartz (205-2004) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was guard Marius Kirkholt (193-1997) with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Keane Thomann (211-1989, college: MSSU) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Vaerlose moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Copenhagen. Loser BAC keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Vaerlose will meet at home bottom-ranked Holbaek (#11) in the next round. BAC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
BAC: M.Kirkholt 26+5reb+6ast, K.Thomann 13+7reb+4ast, M.Magnus 12+4reb+3ast, O.Silas 7+1reb+1ast, J.Gustav 6+4reb+1ast, V.Marcus 4+2ast
Vaerlose: K.Formann 20+7reb+2ast, M.Hauge 16+2reb+4ast, S.Simon 15+6reb+2ast, A.Nerlov 9+3reb+3ast, A.Heede-Andersen 7+2reb+12ast, B.Peter 6+4reb+1ast

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Horsens IC – Svendborg 98-102

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Svendborg (10-9) defeated on the road 4th placed Horsens IC (14-5) 102-98 on Friday. Svendborg made 23-of-25 free shots (92.0 percent) during the game. Svendborg had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and American guard Devin Whitfield (196, college: LMU) chipped in 28 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American point guard Chris Lykes (170-1998, college: Arkansas, agency: Green Sports Management) with 24 points and 9 assists and the former international forward Leonardo Carlino (198-2000) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Horsens IC’s coach Lukas Varga rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Svendborg maintains sixth place with 10-9 record. Loser Horsens IC keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Svendborg will meet at home higher ranked Herlev (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Horsens IC will play against the league’s leader Randers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Horsens IC: C.Lykes 24+9ast, L.Carlino 17+5reb+5ast, J.Chatham 14+2reb, G.Suhr-Jessen 12+4reb, C.Keeling 11+2reb, K.Bar 9+7reb
Svendborg: D.Whitfield 28+9reb+2ast, K.Smith 24+13reb+3ast, B.Bynum 21+5reb+1ast, M.Jermaine 13+1reb+6ast, T.Arikawe 8+5reb+5ast, A.Harbo 6+1reb+1ast

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Bakken – Amager 89-70

Leader Bakken delivered the fifteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Amager (3-16) 89-70 in Aarhus. Bakken forced 23 Amager turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bakken made 7 blocks. American forward Elijah Childs (202-1999, college: Bradley) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and the former international forward Gustav Knudsen (204-2003) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Bakken players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Jordan Johnson (198-1998, college: Concordia, WI) with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Mitch Pelissier (190-1997, college: Concordia, IL) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Bakken. Despite that victory Bakken went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Naestved. Amager lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. Bakken will meet at home Copenhagen (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Amager will play against Naestved and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Amager: M.Pelissier 16+4reb+5ast, J.Johnson 15+7reb+3ast, O.Quackenbush 12+2reb+3ast, G.Linus 8+2reb, J.Naughton 8+9reb, T.Bjarkason 6+9reb+1ast
Bakken: K.Gustav 20+5reb+1ast, E.Childs 16+10reb+5ast, M.Diouf 14+9reb+1ast, D.Jukic 12+5reb+6ast, S.Flatten 8+3reb+1ast, C.Noah 6+3reb+4ast

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Randers – Herlev 88-52

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Randers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Randers smashed 5th ranked Herlev at home 88-52. Randers forced 19 Herlev turnovers and outrebounded them 34-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Herlev’s players. It was a good game for American forward Brandon Norfleet (196-1993, college: IUP, agency: Inception Sports) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all six shots). American-Mali swingman Bakary Camara (201-1998, college: Bridgeport) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Randers players scored in double figures. The former international point guard August Haas (187-1997, college: St.Edward’s) answered with 15 points and 4 assists and American forward Eamonn Joyce (208-1997, college: SNHU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 5 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Herlev. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Randers. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Herlev at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. Svendborg trying to get back on the winning streak. Randers will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Horsens IC at home.
Top scorers:
Herlev: A.Haas 15+2reb+4ast, A.Mortensen 10+1ast, M.Marqus 6+1reb, E.Joyce 5+7reb, M.Lucas 3+1reb+1ast, S.Maxim 3+4reb+1ast
Randers: K.Jonathan 16+1reb+2ast, B.Camara 14+6reb+2ast, B.Norfleet 13+5reb+8ast, M.Beyers 11+3reb+1ast, M.Bulow 10+4reb+2ast, V.Lorenzen 8+2ast

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Holbaek – Naestved 66-108

Very expected game when 11th ranked Holbaek (2-17) was rolled over at home by third ranked Naestved (15-4) 108-66 on Sunday. Naestved dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Holbaek’s 38. Naestved forced 22 Holbaek turnovers. American guard Mike McGuirl (189-1998, college: Kansas St.) stepped up and scored 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners and his fellow American import guard Rodney Chatman (189-1998, college: Vanderbilt) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Eysan Wiley (195-1999, college: UT Tyler) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Gustav Winther (207-2004) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Naestved moved-up to second place, which they share with Bakken. Holbaek lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Naestved will meet Amager (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Holbaek will play against Vaerlose and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Holbaek: W.Gustav 17+7reb+1ast, M.Rasmus 15+7reb+1ast, E.Wiley 12+12reb+3ast, V.William 11+3reb+2ast, D.Sebastian 8+1reb+3ast, D.Magnus 3
Naestved: M.McGuirl 27+8reb+4ast, R.Chatman 20+3reb+4ast, Z.Rollins 18+6reb+1ast, M.Poulsen 17+3reb+1ast, J.Lull 8+3reb, T.Bol 8+5reb+2ast

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Randers – Bakken 89-78

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Herlev – Vaerlose 62-84

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Vaerlose (6-13) outscored on the road higher ranked Herlev (11-8) 84-62 on Friday. Vaerlose looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Simon Schwartz (205-2004) stepped up and scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Karl Formann (190-1998) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Vaerlose players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Marqus Marion (204-2004) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Eamonn Joyce (208-1997, college: SNHU, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 13 points. 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. Vaerlose moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Copenhagen. Loser Herlev keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Vaerlose will meet at home bottom-ranked Holbaek (#11) in the next round. Herlev will play against Svendborg (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Herlev: E.Joyce 13+3reb, M.Marqus 13+6reb, L.Magnuss 8+3reb, A.Haas 6+5reb+5ast, A.Mortensen 6+2reb+2ast, M.Nedic 4+2reb+2ast
Vaerlose: S.Simon 24+9reb+3ast, K.Formann 19+5reb+3ast, M.Hauge 10+4reb+4ast, A.Heede-Andersen 10+5reb+5ast, H.Gustav 8+2reb+1ast, P.Kyrosh 7+7reb+2ast