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First win for Steaua in the Balkan League

First win for Steaua in the Balkan League

Great game for Myles

27-01-2010 | 22:29 |
     Spartak Pleven reduce their chances to continue in the next round of Eurohold
Balkan League after losing today in Bucharest against the local Steaua with
102-105. Spartak led throughout the whole game, but a series of 4 minutes without a basket in the end of the fourth period failed all their efforts in the today`s meeting. For Steaua, it was first win after 6 consecutive losses, but they remained on the bottom in the standings in Group B. Spartak started the game better and in the first minute take an early advantage 5-0. Bulgarian representative continued its good game and a little later led with 13-5. Steaua gradually equalize the game and reduce the difference up to 2 points. However, the guests not missed their lead until the end of the first part when the result was equalized. At the beginning of the second quarter Spartak pulled by 7 points ahead. By the end of this period of Pleven did not allow a reversal, but in the last few minutes, the team from Bucharest got back again and first half ended to 49-51.
      After the break, despite the Steaua`s attempts to took the lead and not giv result and they only managed to equalize at 62-62. Spartak Pleven however, again responded well and took the lead again. Their lead reached 8 points, but the last basket for the hosts in the last second of the period reduced the trail to 75-81. Steaua first scoring in the last quarter. After that, hosts scored 5 consecutive points and the result was equalized again, this time at 86-86. Again, however Steaua failed to lead, but at the expense of the Bulgarians made a 8-0 record. Very bad decisions from the Bulgarian team, allowed the hosts to score 9 points in a row and take the lead for the first time in the game. Romanians then scored two consecutive baskets and led by 5 points minutes before the end. After a three-pointer by Rob Preston, Spartak still reduced by 1 point 6 seconds remaining, when Steaua scored two free-throws, after which Hrisimir Dimitrov try shooting from about 9 meters, but
the ball hit the board.
      Anthony Miles was the most efficient for the winners with 32 points, and also add 7 rebounds. Monty Mack scored 29, and Ronald Timus nailed 19 for the success. Best scorer on the field was Rob Preston - he finished with 33 points. He added 9 rebounds and 4 assists. With 23 points ended Iliya Stankov, while the captain Hrisimir Dimitrov scored 17 in the losing effort.

Levski add experienced guard Jason Crowe

Alexandar Sotirov 06-09-2010 | 20:25

BNT will broadcast 10 BIBL regular season games

Alexandar Sotirov 03-09-2010 | 19:36

Group B - experienced teams face the rookies

Alexandar Sotirov 03-09-2010 | 14:11

The official program is ready, Group A tips off on 02.10

Alexandar Sotirov 03-09-2010 | 11:27

Four BIBL countries qualified for EuroBasket 2011 for now

Alexandar Sotirov 02-09-2010 | 16:06

Josh Gonner arrived in Botevgrad

Mihail Genov 31-08-2010 | 10:27

Another new addition to Balkan - Emil Binev

Alexandar Sotirov 28-08-2010 | 14:20

Lovcen Cetinje will not play in the BIBL next season

Alexandar Sotirov 27-08-2010 | 17:41

Bozov re-signed with Balkan

Alexandar Sotirov 25-08-2010 | 12:37

Rilski Sportist - Team #1 in Samokov for 2010

Alexandar Sotirov 22-08-2010 | 12:54

Jovcic and Belosevic will officiate in the FIBA World Championship

Alexandar Sotirov 19-08-2010 | 13:26

Adam Constantine - making his overseas debut

Alexandar Sotirov 17-08-2010 | 23:26

Seven new additions for Rilski Sportist

Alexandar Sotirov 16-08-2010 | 23:57

Levski starts preparation for the new season

Alexandar Sotirov 16-08-2010 | 12:46

Good performance in the EuroBasket qualifiers for BIBL participants

Alexandar Sotirov 12-08-2010 | 13:25

Pini Gershon in Bulgaria, after being invited by the BIBL

Alexandar Sotirov 07-08-2010 | 13:37

Balkan adds Dwayne Morton

Alexandar Sotirov 06-08-2010 | 21:11

Feni Idustries is going to start preparations for the new season

Mihail Genov 05-08-2010 | 13:38

Balkan starts preparation for the new season

Alexandar Sotirov 05-08-2010 | 13:17

OKK Beograd - a background

Alexandar Sotirov 05-08-2010 | 13:13

Schedule

Slavonski Brod \| Dvorana Vijus 02 Oct 2010
	KK Brod-Svjetlost	OKK Beograd

\| 13 Oct 2010
	BC Mures	BC Rilski Sportist

Kavadarci \| Jasmin 13 Oct 2010
	KK Feni Industries	KK Mornar

Sofia \| Universiada 27 Oct 2010
	BC Levski	KK Brod-Svjetlost

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