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Sweden - Basketligan-Round-24-Regular-Season-Norrkoping-lose-to-BC-Lulea

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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Norrkoping (18-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked BC Lulea (15-9)

83-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Norrkoping. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard DeMonte Buckingham (193-1997, college: UNCG) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Brandon Johns Jr (203-1999, college: VCU) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Devonte Green (190-1997, college: Indiana) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds. BC Lulea moved-up to third place, which they share with Koping Stars. Defending champion Norrkoping still keeps top position with six games lost. They share it with Boras. BC Lulea is looking forward to face Koping Stars (#4) at home in the next round. Norrkoping will play against Jamtland in Ostersund and is hoping to win this game.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Koping. Local Koping Stars (15-9) outscored 8th ranked Jamtland (10-15) 91-67. It was a good game for American guard Tahlik Chavez (188-2001, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Dwight Wilson III contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Canadian forward Grant Shephard (208-1999) replied with 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Jamtland. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Koping Stars moved-up to third place, which they share with BC Lulea. Jamtland at the other side keeps the eighth position with 15 games lost. Koping Stars will play against BC Lulea (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Jamtland will play against the league's leader Norrkoping (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Rest of the games of round 24 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Boras defeated Hogsbo in a road game 63-59. Nassjo beat Sodertalje at home 89-82. Uppsala destroyed Umea on the opponent's court 80-61.
The best stats of 24th round was 14 points and 4 assists by Lukas Friberg of Uppsala.

Koping Stars - Jamtland 91-67

The game with biggest result difference took place in Koping. Local Koping Stars (15-9) outscored 8th ranked Jamtland (10-15)

91-67

.

Koping Stars

forced 24

Jamtland

turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Tahlik Chavez (188-2001, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import forward Dwight Wilson III (203-1998, college: Ohio) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Canadian forward Grant Shephard (208-1999) replied with 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and naturalized American guard David Czerapowicz (192-1999, college: Davidson, agency: BIG) added 14 points in the effort for Jamtland. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.

Koping Stars

moved-up to third place, which they share with BC Lulea.

Jamtland

at the other side keeps the eighth position with 15 games lost.

Koping Stars will play against BC Lulea (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Jamtland will play against the league's leader Norrkoping (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Jamtland: D.Czerapowicz 14+2reb+3ast, G.Shephard 13+5reb+1ast, B.Vander Plas 9+7reb+2ast, A.Johansson 8+2ast, T.Barnies 8+8reb+1ast, D.George 7+4reb+6ast
Koping Stars: T.Chavez 30+5reb+8ast, B.McLaurin 18+4reb+5ast, D.Wilson III 17+10reb+3ast, N.Botold 8+4reb, E.Weibert 8+4reb+4ast, H.Bergstrom 5+2ast

Hogsbo - Boras 59-63

There was no surprise in Goteborg where 9th ranked Hogsbo (5-19) was defeated by second ranked Boras (18-6)

63-59

. It was a good game for American forward Hameir Wright (206-1999, college: N.Texas) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Ludvig Johansson (185-1998) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Croatian power forward Tony Vitali (203-1991) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Israeli guard Jonathan Peleg (191-1994) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Hogsbo. Hogsbo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

Boras

used an opportunity after Norrkoping lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position.

Hogsbo

lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 19 games lost.

Boras will play against Nassjo (#5) at home in the next round. Hogsbo will play against Uppsala (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Hogsbo: T.Vitali 21+14reb+1ast, J.Peleg 12+8reb+2ast, A.Zekovic 7+3reb+2ast, I.Hill 6+1reb+1ast, J.Tratnik 5+2reb, J.Hallberg 4+5reb
Boras: L.Johansson 18+2reb+1ast, H.Wright 13+8reb+1ast, O.Palmquist 10+9reb+1ast, T.Blondin 9+5reb+3ast, A.Person 6+4reb+3ast, F.Andersson 5+5reb+2ast

Nassjo - Sodertalje 89-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Nassjo's (14-11) home victory over 7th ranked Sodertalje (12-12)

89-82

.

Nassjo

shot 29 for 41 from the free-throw line, while

Sodertalje

only scored eight points from the stripe. Strangely

Sodertalje

outrebounded

Nassjo 41-26

including a

20-8

advantage in offensive rebounds. Sodertalje was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international point guard Charles Barton (193-1992, college: Oregon St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 assists. Australian guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Nicholas Spires (210-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Jonathan Williams (185-1996, college: VCU) added 12 points and 11 assists in the effort for Sodertalje. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sodertalje's coach Adnan Chuk rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

Nassjo

have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place.

Sodertalje

at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost.

Nassjo will play against league's second-placed Boras on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sodertalje will play against Umea (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sodertalje: N.Spires 25+15reb+1ast, O.Gehrke 12+2reb+1ast, L.Wise 12+6reb, J.Williams 12+4reb+11ast, E.Czerapowicz 11+3reb+1ast, M.Herlitz 7+4reb+2ast
Nassjo: C.Barton 21+1reb+12ast, M.Djeric 18+4reb+4ast, C.Copeland 13+3reb+1ast, D.Ruffin 11+3reb+2ast, W.Gutenius 10+4reb, A.Medjedoub 5+5reb

Norrkoping - BC Lulea 68-83

Top ranked Norrkoping (18-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked BC Lulea (15-9)

83-68

. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Norrkoping. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard DeMonte Buckingham (193-1997, college: UNCG) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Brandon Johns Jr (203-1999, college: VCU) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Devonte Green (190-1997, college: Indiana) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Marcus Tyus (185-1994, college: Omaha) added 16 points respectively. Five

BC Lulea

and four

Norrkoping

players scored in double figures.

BC Lulea

moved-up to third place, which they share with Koping Stars. Defending champion

Norrkoping

still keeps top position with six games lost. They share it with Boras.

BC Lulea is looking forward to face Koping Stars (#4) at home in the next round. Norrkoping will play against Jamtland in Ostersund and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Norrkoping: M.Tyus 16+2reb+3ast, D.Green 15+5reb+1ast, S.Hunter 12+9reb, P.Hampton 10+7reb+1ast, T.Schuberg 7+3reb+4ast, N.Dawit 4+4reb+3ast
BC Lulea: B.Johns Jr. 21+4reb+2ast, T.Henson 16+5reb, D.Buckingham 13+10reb+9ast, G.Hansson 10+2reb+6ast, D.Hansson 10+2reb+1ast, D.Gaines 7+3reb+1ast

Umea - Uppsala 61-80

Very expected game when 10th ranked Umea (1-23) was rolled over at home by sixth ranked Uppsala (13-11)

80-61

. It was a good game for guard Lukas Friberg (190-1995) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 4 assists. The former international forward Anton Gaddefors (200-1989) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four

Uppsala

players scored in double figures. American power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) replied with 14 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Alonzo Gaffney (206-2000, college: Arizona St.) added 12 points in the effort for Umea. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Uppsala

maintains sixth position with

13-11

record.

Umea

lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games.

Uppsala will play against Hogsbo (#9) in Goteborg in the next round. Umea will play on the road against Sodertalje to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Umea: N.Davis 14+4reb+4ast, A.Gaffney 12+4reb+1ast, E.Lundmark 7+2reb+1ast, M.Lindblom 5+2reb+1ast, W.Eriksson-Hansson 5+2reb+1ast, A.Yemane 4+3reb
Uppsala: A.Gaddefors 15+4reb+1ast, L.Friberg 14+3reb+4ast, M.Delryd 12+3reb+2ast, P.Stumer 10+3reb+6ast, O.Stumer 9+5reb, H.Tidare 8+3reb

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