Gaz Metan clinched an important home win over Pinar Karsiyaka in the fourth round of EuroChallenge Top 16. The Romanian side celebrated an 8-point victory to improve at 2-2 record in a highly-contestant Group I. Gaz Metan share the second position with Ventspils. Karsiyaka suffered the first defeat at this stage of the tournament to slip at 3-1 record on top of the ladder. Gaz Metan set their ambitions high with a 21:11 rally in the opening quarter. The hosts increased the tempo in the second frame. Gaz Metan recorded a 45:34 halftime lead. Karsiyaka picked up defensive aggressiveness in the third term. The Turkish team limited the hosts to 15 points in the quarter to cut the margin to 8 points with one quarter remaining. Karsiyaka managed to narrow the gap 5-point mark with 33 seconds remaining. But Ivan Ivanovic (205-F-80, agency: Beo Basket) and Ivan Lilov (196-SG-88) sank three free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for Gaz Metan. Ivan Lilov connected for 15 points, while Andrei Mandache (191-G/F-87, agency: Global Sports Plaza) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Will Thomas (203-PF-86, agency: Two Points) answered with 28 points and 14 boards for Karsiyaka. Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, agency: Beo Basket, college: Troy) and Can Mutaf (190-G-91) chipped in 11 points each in the loss.
CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records - May 18, 2013
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CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records at the Liga I Semifinal Stage. Both teams added the victories last night.
Steaua overcame Politehnica Iasi 87:58. The hosts trailed 2 points at the halftime but then erupted with 28-9 in the third period. Moreover the favorites added a 22-10 surge in the last stanza to seal the third straight victory [read more]
CS Concordia Chiajna and CSA Steaua Bucuresti take 3-0 records at the Liga I Semifinal Stage. Both teams added the victories last night. Steaua overcame Politehnica Iasi 87:58. The hosts trailed 2 points at the halftime but then erupted with 28-9 in the third period. Moreover the favorites added a 22-10 surge in the last stanza to seal the third straight victory. Radu Paliciuc (198-G/F-88) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Milos Petkovic (201-F/C-91, agency: Global Sports Plaza) posted 22. Ionut Hurjui replied with 17 points in defeat and Constantin Amarghioalei as well as Madalin Nicolae had 11 each. CS Concordia Chiajna meanwhile edged CSU Stiinta Bucuresti 93:77. Nemanja Petrovic (90) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Vasile Stefan (192-F-85) had 12. Cosmin Barbu answered with 22 points and 10 boards in the losing effort. In another game CSU Galati outscored CS Vabova Sfntu Gheorghe 90:73.
Ploiesti - Oradea 85-72 (3-1)
Ploiesti advanced to the Final with a 85:72 win. The game was mostly controlled by Ploiesti. Oradea managed to win fourth quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ploiesti forced 20 Oradea turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Oradea helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Ploiesti advanced to the Final with a 85:72 win. The game was mostly controlled by Ploiesti. Oradea managed to win fourth quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ploiesti forced 20 Oradea turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Oradea helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian power forward Vladimir Tica (208-81, agency: BeoExcell) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Ploiesti players scored in double figures. Australian-Trinidad and Tobago swingman Daniel Dillon (194-86, college: Arizona) replied with 22 points and Serbian forward Zarko Comagic (201-85, college: N.Arizona) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Oradea. Top scorers: Ploiesti: V.Tica 19+12reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 16+6reb+4ast, V.Stanescu 13+9reb+3ast, P.Miletic 10+1reb+1ast, A.Tudor 10+1reb+2ast, A.Vlahovic 7+1ast Oradea: D.Dillon 22+3reb+1ast, Z.Comagic 15+7reb+3ast, W.Franklin 14+1ast, N.Maric 7+5reb+5ast, M.Pesic 6+4reb+4ast, B.Tibirna 4+3reb
Targu Mures sweep the Semifinal series - May 8, 2013
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Ploiesti - Oradea 86-68 (2-1)
The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists [read more]
The game without a history. Ploiesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international power forward Virgil Stanescu (208-77, college: S.Alabama, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-81, college: Louisville, agency: Court Side) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84) answered with 15 points and 4 assists and Australian-Trinidad and Tobago swingman Daniel Dillon (194-86, college: Arizona) added 16 points in the effort for Oradea. Oradea's coach Christian Achim rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Oradea: D.Dillon 16+2reb+2ast, M.Pesic 15+4reb+4ast, B.Tibirna 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Comagic 8+2reb, N.Maric 6+7reb+1ast, W.Franklin 5+5reb+3ast Ploiesti: A.Mohammed 20+2reb+4ast, P.Miletic 14+4reb+1ast, I.Timermanis 14, C.Burlacu 9+6reb+1ast, V.Stanescu 9+13reb+4ast, A.Tudor 8+3reb+2ast
Gaz Metan was ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 29-17 charge of Targu Mures, which allowed them to win the game. Gaz Metan was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Montenegrin guard Branko Cuic (197-78) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian guard Andrija Ciric (199-80, agency: BeoExcell) helped adding 27 points. The best for the losing side was American point guard Kyle Shiloh (191-85, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Targu Mures and four Gaz Metan players scored in double figures. Gaz Metan's coach Marcel Tenter tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Gaz Metan: K.Shiloh 23+10reb+3ast, Z.Krstanovic 11+5reb, D.Mitchell 10+8reb, A.Mandache 10+3ast, I.Ivanovic 9+2ast, T.Nicoara 8+6reb Targu Mures: A.Ciric 27+2reb+2ast, B.Cuic 23+9reb+2ast, G.Navickas 14+4reb+2ast, O.Barro 12+8reb+2ast, V.Peciukas 12+3ast, D.Kandic 4+4reb
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