POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Stefan Florea
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Stomart Iasi (0-1) on the court of Bucuresti E. on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Bucuresti E. 77-73. The hosts trailed by 10 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 4 points. Bucuresti E. outrebounded Stomart Iasi 47-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Stomart Iasi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Dimitris Petzalis (-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Eracle Mirica contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Bucuresti E.’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Moldovan Stefan Florea (200-2003) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for Stomart Iasi. Bucuresti E. is looking forward to face Gheorgheni (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stomart Iasi will play against Ploiesti CSU and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in Sibiu. Sibiu 2 (2-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Laguna (0-3) 74-71 on Friday evening. Sibiu 2 will play against Brasov on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Laguna will play against Craiova 2 (#6) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a road loss of Sibiu 2 (2-2) against Cluj CSU (1-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Sibiu 2 was crushed by Cluj CSU in Cluj Napoca 83-56. It was an exceptional evening for Toma Lungoci who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Victor Georgescu came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Sibiu 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cluj CSU will meet Rm Valcea II in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sibiu 2 will play against Brasov and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Rm Valcea II smashed Laguna on the road 95-56. Agronomia destroyed Craiova 2 on its own court 82-54. Brasov managed to outperform Ploiesti CSU in a road game 79-68.
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Sibiu 2 – Laguna 74-71
Important game to mention about took place in Sibiu. Sibiu 2 (2-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Laguna (0-3) 74-71 on Friday evening. Sibiu 2 will play against Brasov on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Laguna will play against Craiova 2 (#6) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
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Laguna – Rm Valcea II 56-95
No shocking result in a game when Rm Valcea II (3-0) crushed Laguna (0-3) in Bucuresti 95-56 on Saturday. The game without a history. Rm Valcea II led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Laguna’s 26. Rm Valcea II forced 27 Laguna turnovers and outrebounded them 42-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Laguna’s players. It was an exceptional evening for center Nicolae-Marian Ciuca (200-1999) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Lamar Hamrick (193-1998, college: Portland St., agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Hamrick is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Rm Valcea II players scored in double figures. Robert Spoitoru (-2005) came up with 20 points and Radu David (-2004) added 11 points respectively for Laguna in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rm Valcea II will meet at home Cluj CSU (#5) in the next round. Laguna will play against Craiova 2 and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Laguna: S.Robert 20+4reb+1ast, D.Radu 11+3reb+2ast, C.Florea 9+4reb, C.Matei 7+5reb, I.Vlad 2+1reb, F.Rafael 2+1reb+1ast
Rm Valcea II: N.Ciuca 20+5reb+2ast, L.Hamrick 14+7reb+5ast, A.Singh 12+5reb+3ast, K.Norbert 11+5reb+2ast, R.Anton 11+5reb+8ast, C.Christos 9+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1060028
Cluj CSU – Sibiu 2 83-56
Very important is a road loss of Sibiu 2 (2-2) against Cluj CSU (1-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Sibiu 2 was crushed by Cluj CSU in Cluj Napoca 83-56. The game was mostly controlled by Cluj CSU. Sibiu 2 managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was an exceptional evening for Toma Lungoci (193-2002) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Mihnea-Tudor Brie (196-2001) accounted for 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Cluj CSU players scored in double figures. Forward Victor Georgescu (186-2002) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and center Mihai Banciu (206-1998) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Sibiu 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cluj CSU will meet Rm Valcea II in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sibiu 2 will play against Brasov and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sibiu 2: G.Victor 15+7reb+2ast, G.Vlad 11+4reb+1ast, B.Mihai 10+12reb+1ast, A.Andrei 9+5reb, A.Eduard 5+4reb, P.Rares 2+2reb
Cluj CSU: L.Toma 25+7reb+5ast, B.Radu 15+1reb+2ast, C.Darius 13+6reb+1ast, B.Mihnea-Tudor 13+10reb+1ast, S.Henrique 5+10reb+3ast, C.Albu 5+5reb+5ast
gschID: 1060025
Bucuresti E. – Stomart Iasi 77-73
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Stomart Iasi (0-1) on the court of Bucuresti E. on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Bucuresti E. 77-73. The hosts trailed by 10 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 4 points. Bucuresti E. outrebounded Stomart Iasi 47-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Stomart Iasi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Dimitris Petzalis (-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Eracle Mirica contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Bucuresti E.’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Moldovan Stefan Florea (200-2003) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and Calin Gradinaru added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Stomart Iasi. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bucuresti E. is looking forward to face Gheorgheni (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stomart Iasi will play against Ploiesti CSU and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Stomart Iasi: F.Stefan 22+13reb+1ast, G.Calin 19+5reb+4ast, V.Rares 13+6reb, P.Stefan 13+7reb+2ast, C.Dragos 4+2reb+11ast, B.George 2+2reb
Bucuresti E.: P.Dimitris 19+10reb+4ast, M.Eracle 14+10reb+1ast, V.Victor 14+6reb+2ast, R.Alexandru 11+7reb+2ast, S.Tudor 8+2reb, M.Ianis 6+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1060031
Agronomia – Craiova 2 82-54
Agronomia used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Craiova 82-54 on Sunday night. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 82-54. Agronomia dominated on the defensive end, holding Craiova 2 to just 5 points in second quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Craiova 2’s 24. Agronomia forced 23 Craiova 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Mihnea Buligescu (-2001) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Guard Alexandru Lazar (187-2002) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Agronomia’s coach Virgiliu Capusan felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Iulian Corneanu (197-1989) came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Luca Manda (-2003) added 7 points and 6 assists respectively for Craiova 2 in the defeat. Agronomia will meet Politehnica Iasi (#7) on the road in the next round. Craiova 2 will play against Laguna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Craiova 2: I.Corneanu 20+8reb+2ast, L.Robert 9+1reb+3ast, M.Luca 7+4reb+6ast, L.Filip 7+1reb+1ast, L.Elvis 5+9reb+1ast, M.Leonard 4+4reb
Agronomia: B.Mihnea 23+6reb+4ast, L.Alexandru 15+5reb+5ast, A.Bogdan 11+2reb+2ast, A.Vizitiu 8+2reb, D.Potcoava 8+7reb+2ast, P.George 5+5reb
gschID: 1060026
Ploiesti CSU – Brasov 68-79
Very predictable result when Brasov (4-0) won against on the road Ploiesti CSU (1-2) 79-68 on Monday. Brasov forced 19 Ploiesti CSU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Sergiu Souca (200-1986) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 21 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Ovidiu Stochici (182-1995) accounted for 22 points and 7 assists for the winning side. Brasov’s coach Eugen Rosu allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Alin Carabulea (-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Ionut Neagu added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Ploiesti CSU in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brasov will meet at home Oradea 2 (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ploiesti CSU will play against Stomart Iasi (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ploiesti CSU: T.Barbuceanu 19+4reb+2ast, N.Ionut 14+10reb+3ast, B.Robert 13+4reb+3ast, A.Carabulea 11+13reb+5ast, M.Florin 5+5reb+2ast, C.Dumitru 4+6reb
Brasov: S.Souca 22+21reb+4ast, O.Stochici 22+4reb+7ast, H.Alexandru 16+3reb+2ast, D.Mihai 11+4reb+5ast, S.Matei 4+3reb+2ast, N.Horia 2+1ast
gschID: 1060029
