The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Greek Olympiacos (21-9) in Beograd on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Serbian Partizan (17-13) 90-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olympiacos. Partizan made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward James Nunnally (201-1990, college: UCSB) scored 19 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Azerbaijani Shaquielle McKissic (196-1990, college: Arizona St.) with 21 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with M.Tel-Aviv. Defending Greek champion Olympiacos still keep top position with nine games lost. They share it with Real Madrid. Partizan is looking forward to face higher ranked Barca (#3) in Barcelona in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Olympiacos will play at home against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Berlin. Seventeenth ranked German ALBA Berlin (9-21) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Turkish Efes (14-16) 95-93 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American-Croatian Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) notched 25 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Luke Sikma supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. ALBA Berlin’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 30 points by Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994, agency: BeoBasket) did not help to save the game for Efes. Defending German champion maintains seventeenth position with 9-21 record. Efes at the other side dropped to the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Milano and Valencia. ALBA Berlin will play against higher ranked Baskonia (#8) in Vitoria in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Efes will play at home against Milano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Beograd where higher ranked Spanish Baskonia (15-15) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Serbian Crvena Zvezda (13-17) 74-63 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Nemanja Nedovic who scored 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Darius Thompson who recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Serbian champion moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Virtus BO. Baskonia lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Zalgiris. Crvena Zvezda will meet at home higher ranked Valencia (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Baskonia will play against ALBA Berlin and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 30: M.Tel-Aviv won against ASVEL on the opponent’s court 85-67. Panathinaikos unfortunately lost to Barca in a home game 74-88. Zalgiris recorded a loss to Fenerbahce on the road 79-87. Monaco defeated Valencia on its own court 90-79. Bayern was smashed by Milano in a road game 99-74. Virtus BO lost to Spanish defending champion Real Madrid at home 79-96. Milano managed to outperform Fenerbahce on the opponent’s court 82-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 9 rebounds by Johnathan Motley of Fenerbahce.
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Crvena Zvezda – Baskonia 74-63
An interesting game took place in Beograd where higher ranked Spanish Baskonia (15-15) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Serbian Crvena Zvezda (13-17) 74-63 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was guard Nemanja Nedovic (192-1991, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 20 points. Luka Mitrovic (204-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Darius Thompson (193-1995, college: WKU) who recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Ivorian power forward Matt Costello (208-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Serbian champion moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Virtus BO. Baskonia lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Zalgiris. Crvena Zvezda will meet at home higher ranked Valencia (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Baskonia will play against ALBA Berlin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia: D.Thompson 15+5reb+6ast, R.Giedraitis 10+5reb+2ast, M.Kotsar 9+5reb, V.Marinkovic 7+2reb+1ast, D.Hommes 6+3reb+1ast, M.Costello 6+6reb+6ast
Crvena Zvezda: N.Nedovic 20+1reb+1ast, B.Bentil 12+5reb+1ast, O.Dobric 11+1reb, H.Martin 10+8reb, L.Mitrovic 8+7reb+5ast, F.Petrusev 4+9reb+1ast
gschID: 990373
ALBA – Anadolu Efes 95-93
Important game to mention about took place in Berlin. Seventeenth ranked German ALBA Berlin (9-21) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Turkish Efes (14-16) 95-93 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. ALBA Berlin players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Efes’ players. American-Croatian Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) notched 25 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and American Luke Sikma (202-1989, college: Portland) supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. ALBA Berlin’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 30 points by Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994, agency: BeoBasket) did not help to save the game for Efes. American forward Will Clyburn (201-1990, college: Iowa St.) added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Efes players scored in double figures. Defending German champion maintains seventeenth position with 9-21 record. Efes at the other side dropped to the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Milano and Valencia. ALBA Berlin will play against higher ranked Baskonia (#8) in Vitoria in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Efes will play at home against Milano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Anadolu Efes: V.Micic 30+4reb+3ast, W.Clyburn 19+6reb+2ast, A.Zizic 13+6reb, S.Larkin 10+3reb+5ast, E.Bryant 10+4reb+3ast, T.Pleiss 7+5reb
ALBA: J.Smith 25+1reb+4ast, M.Lo 16+2reb+2ast, B.Lammers 10+4reb+1ast, L.Sikma 9+5reb+8ast, T.Blatt 8+7ast, L.Olinde 8+7reb+1ast
gschID: 990374
ASVEL – M.Tel-Aviv 67-85
Very expected game when 18th ranked French ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (8-22) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Israeli Maccabi Tel-Aviv (17-13) 85-67 on Thursday. Maccabi Tel-Aviv dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket’s 28 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-1996, college: Vanderbilt) who scored 23 points and 7 assists. American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196-1990, college: NC State) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Nando De Colo (196-1987) who recorded 13 points and 4 assists and Amine Noua (202-1997) added 12 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 17-13 record, which they share with Partizan. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket lost ninth consecutive game. Defending French champion stay at the bottom place with 22 games lost. Maccabi Tel-Aviv will meet at home Virtus BO (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against the league’s leader Olympiacos (#1) in Piraeus and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: N.De Colo 13+4reb+4ast, A.Noua 12+2reb+2ast, D.Lighty 10+3reb, Y.Fall 9+5reb, J.Mathews 7+1reb+1ast, A.Tyus 5+4reb
M.Tel-Aviv: W.Baldwin IV 23+3reb+7ast, L.Brown 18+2reb+4ast, B.Colson Jr. 16+5reb, J.Nebo 8+9reb+1ast, J.DiBartolomeo 8+3reb, J.Martin 6+2reb
gschID: 990375
Panathinaikos – Barca 74-88
Very predictable result in Athens where third ranked Spanish Barca (20-10) defeated 16th ranked Greek Panathinaikos (10-20) 88-74 on Thursday. Barca made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Barca outrebounded Panathinaikos 39-13 including a 31-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nikola Mirotic (208-1991) who scored 26 points. Czech point guard Tomas Satoransky (201-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Georgios Papagiannis (220-1997) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and Lithuanian swingman Marius Grigonis (198-1994) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Barca maintains third position with 20-10 record behind leader Olympiacos, which they share with Monaco. Loser Panathinaikos keep the sixteenth place with 20 games lost. Barca will meet Partizan (#7) in the next round. Panathinaikos will play against Bayern Muenchen (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panathinaikos: G.Papagiannis 19+7reb+2ast, M.Grigonis 13+2reb+2ast, M.Thomas 11+1ast, D.Williams 9+1reb+1ast, P.Lee 6+1reb+4ast, M.Lefteris 5+1reb
Barca: N.Mirotic 26+3reb, M.Tobey 16+4reb+3ast, C.Higgins 9+2reb+1ast, A.Abrines 8+3reb+2ast, T.Satoransky 8+9reb+9ast, J.Vesely 7+4reb
gschID: 990376
Fenerbahce – Zalgiris 87-79
Not a big story in a game in Istanbul where 8th ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (15-15) were defeated by fifth ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (18-12) 87-79 on Friday. Fenerbahce made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Nigel Hayes-Davis (203-1994, college: Wisconsin) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Nigerian center Tonye Jekiri (212-1994, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian Rolands Smits (207-1995) who recorded 18 points and Central African-American center Kevarrius Hayes (206-1997, college: Florida) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Fenerbahce and four Zalgiris players scored in double figures. Zalgiris’ coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Defending Turkish champion maintains fifth position with 18-12 record. Loser Zalgiris keep the eighth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Baskonia. Fenerbahce will meet league’s second-placed Real Madrid on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zalgiris will play against Monaco (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris: R.Smits 18+2reb+3ast, K.Hayes 12+9reb+1ast, I.Taylor 11+9ast, I.Brazdeikis 10+4reb+1ast, E.Ulanovas 7+4reb+4ast, L.Lekavicius 7
Fenerbahce: N.Hayes-Davis 19+6reb+2ast, T.Dorsey 15+3ast, M.Guduric 14+3reb+3ast, T.Jekiri 13+5reb+2ast, J.Motley 13+4reb+2ast, T.Biberovic 8
gschID: 990377
Monaco – Valencia 90-79
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked French Monaco (20-10) beat at home 10th ranked Spanish Valencia (14-16) 90-79 on Friday. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Valencia’s 26 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Elie Okobo (191-1997) who scored 14 points and 7 assists. American center Donta Hall (208-1997, college: Alabama) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Monaco players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic (205-1991, agency: BeoBasket) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American-Armenian guard Chris Jones (188-1993, college: Angelo St.) added 17 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Monaco have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Barca. Loser Valencia keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Milano and Anadolu Efes. Monaco will meet Zalgiris (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Valencia will play against Crvena Zvezda in Beograd and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valencia: C.Jones 17+2reb+3ast, B.Dubljevic 15+11reb+3ast, J.Puerto 11, J.Harper 10+1reb+3ast, J.Webb III 9+5reb+1ast, V.Claver 8+3reb
Monaco: J.Blossomgame 14+1reb, E.Okobo 14+2reb+7ast, M.Strazel 13+3ast, D.Hall 10+13reb, J.Brown III 10+4reb, J.Loyd 9+3reb+5ast
gschID: 990378
Milano – Bayern 99-74
There was no surprise when 15th ranked German Bayern Muenchen (11-19) was outplayed on the road by twelfth ranked Italian Milano (14-16) 99-74 on Friday. Milano shot 63.5 percent from the field. Milano outrebounded Bayern Muenchen 34-22 including a 28-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) who scored 20 points and 4 assists. Power forward Nicolo Melli (205-1991) chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Andreas Obst (191-1996, agency: BeoBasket) who recorded 27 points and American forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) added 17 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Italian champion moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Valencia. Bayern Muenchen lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 19 games lost. Milano will meet Efes (#10) in the next round. Bayern Muenchen will play against Panathinaikos (#16) in Athens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayern: A.Obst 27+1reb+3ast, Z.Cheatham 17+4reb+1ast, D.Seeley 8, F.Gillespie 8+5reb, C.Walden 7+2reb+2ast, N.Weiler-Babb 3+2reb+3ast
Milano: S.Napier 20+1reb+4ast, T.Luwawu-Cabarrot 14+1reb, B.Davies 10+2reb+2ast, S.Tonut 9+5reb+2ast, B.Baron 9+1reb+2ast, S.Shields 9+1reb+2ast
gschID: 990379
Partizan – Olympiacos 90-75
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Greek Olympiacos (21-9) in Beograd on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Serbian Partizan (17-13) 90-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olympiacos. Partizan made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward James Nunnally (201-1990, college: UCSB) scored 19 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Partizan players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Azerbaijani Shaquielle McKissic (196-1990, college: Arizona St.) with 21 points and French center Moustapha Fall (216-1992) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with M.Tel-Aviv. Defending Greek champion Olympiacos still keep top position with nine games lost. They share it with Real Madrid. Partizan is looking forward to face higher ranked Barca (#3) in Barcelona in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Olympiacos will play at home against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Olympiacos: S.McKissic 21+2reb+1ast, M.Fall 13+6reb+1ast, K.Papanikolaou 9+5reb+3ast, T.Walkup 8+2reb+9ast, K.Sloukas 8+1reb+3ast, A.Vezenkov 6+5reb+3ast
Partizan: J.Nunnally 19+4reb+5ast, K.Punter 17+1reb+3ast, D.Exum 15+1reb+4ast, M.Lessort 12+10reb+3ast, I.Papapetrou 10+3reb+2ast, Z.LeDay 6+4reb
gschID: 990380
Virtus BO – Real Madrid 79-96
No shocking result in a game in Bologna where second ranked Spanish Real Madrid (21-9) won against 12th ranked Italian Virtus BO (13-17) 96-79 on Friday. They outrebounded Virtus BO 37-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was French Guerschon Yabusele (201-1995) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Croatian Mario Hezonja (202-1995) chipped in 26 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Marco Belinelli (196-1986) who recorded 26 points and 4 assists and Nigerian-American Semi Ojeleye (201-1994, college: SMU) added 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Spanish champion used an opportunity after Olympiacos lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Virtus BO dropped to the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Crvena Zvezda. Real Madrid will meet at home Fenerbahce (#5) in the next round. Virtus BO will play against Maccabi Tel-Aviv (#6) in Tel Aviv and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Virtus BO: M.Belinelli 26+2reb+4ast, S.Ojeleye 18+1reb+1ast, T.Shengelia 10+6reb+3ast, I.Bako 9+3reb+1ast, D.Hackett 5+1reb+4ast, N.Mannion 4+3reb+5ast
Real Madrid: M.Hezonja 26+2reb, G.Yabusele 24+6reb+3ast, G.Deck 11+4reb, D.Musa 8+4reb+1ast, A.Abalde 7+2reb+1ast, W.Tavares 6+8reb+3ast
gschID: 990381
Fenerbahce – Milano 75-82
There was an upset in Istanbul where higher ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (18-12) was defeated by twelfth ranked Italian Milano (14-16) 82-75 on Tuesday. Milano had a 31-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) who scored 26 points. French forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (201-1995) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Johnathan Motley (208-1995, college: Baylor) who recorded 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Serbian swingman Marko Guduric (196-1995, agency: BeoBasket) added 19 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Italian champion moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Valencia. Defending Turkish champion Fenerbahce keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. Milano will meet Efes (#10) in the next round. Fenerbahce will play against the league’s second-placed Real Madrid (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce: J.Motley 22+9reb+1ast, M.Guduric 19+3reb+3ast, C.Edwards 16+5reb, S.Wilbekin 7+2ast, D.Booker 5+3reb+1ast, N.Bjelica 4+2reb
Milano: S.Napier 26+2reb, T.Luwawu-Cabarrot 19+1reb, J.Voigtmann 8+8reb+2ast, B.Baron 8+3reb+4ast, S.Tonut 6+6reb+3ast, K.Hines 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1061067
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