Poland – 2Liga Round 2 of Regular Season

PiotrNiedzwiedzki There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in 2Liga. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position, extra overtimes, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.The most important game of round 2 took place in Walbrzych of Group D where Gornik crushed Gimbasket WRC (1-1) 84-55 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Gornik led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Gimbasket WRC’s 20. They outrebounded Gimbasket WRC 53-28 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gornik looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international center Piotr Niedzwiedzki (210-93) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marcin Wrobel (200-87) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Przemyslaw Gworek (195-90) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gimbasket WRC will play next round against Koscian trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Gornik will try to continue on its current victory against Kalisz on the road. Asseco II defeated Tarnovia in Gdynia 93-84. Guard Mariusz Konopatzki (192-96) notched a triple-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and Mateusz Itrich supported him with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Bartlomiej Pawlak (200-95) did not help to save the game for Tarnovia. Tarnovia’s coach Tomasz Eichert rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Tarnovia will play next round against Goleniow trying to get back on the winning streak. Asseco II will try to continue on its current victory against Gniezno on the road. AZS PP (1-1) recorded a loss on the court of AZS UMK Torun on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by AZS UMK Torun 77-63. The best player for the winners was Radoslaw Plebanek who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Patryk Spojda produced 20 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. AZS UMK Torun will meet Suchy Las (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. AZS PP will play against AZS PGd (#2) and hope to win that game. And what about another game where KK Warszawa (#3) beat Tur Bielsk Pdl. 75-64 on the road. Michal Wojtynski orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. KK Warszawa’s coach Andrzej Kierlewicz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. KK Warszawa’s next round opponent will be Start Lublin II (#13) at home which should be an easy win for them. Tur Bielsk Pdl. will play against LKS MG13 Lodz (#10) and hope to win that game. Very important is a road loss of AZS PCz (1-1) against Polonia Bytom (2-0) on Saturday night. Visiting AZS PCz was crushed by Polonia Bytom in Bytom 90-57. Grzegorz Zadecki scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. AZS PCz’s coach Dariusz Szynkiel gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Polonia Bytom will face Wisla Krakow (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. AZS PCz will play against AZS KU PO (#1) and hope to win that game. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: In Group A Gniezno lost to AZS PGd on the opponent’s court 52-65. TKM Wloclawek managed to outperform Suchy Las in a home game 80-69. Winless Trefl II Sopot recorded a loss to Domino Inowr. on the road 76-66.Goleniow lost to Pelplin on its own court 70-76. In Group B Rosa III Radom lost to Ostrow Mazow. in Ostrow Mazowiecki 62-65. Winless Zubry lost to undefeated Syntex Ksiezak at home 69-71. Winless Start Lublin II was outscored by AZS PS Kielce on the opponent’s court 57-83. AZS UMCS Lbn rolled over LKS MG13 Lodz in a home game 75-53. Winless Pro-Basket KT was crushed by AZS UJK Kielce on the road 107-62. Shmoolky W-wa beat Stal SW on its own court 84-69. In Group C Rybnik destroyed MKS DG 2 in a road game 79-47. AZS PK managed to outperform Zaglebie at home 73-56. AZS PS Gliwice lost to AZS KU PO on the opponent’s court 65-73. Przemysl defeated Wisla Krakow in a home game 71-68. AZS AWF Mick. smashed Pogon RS on the road 99-65. In Group D Sudety won against Otmuchow on its own court 61-60. Katy Wroclawskie lost to Koscian in a road game 62-74. Slask Wroclaw managed to beat Rawia at home 69-55. Stal II Ostrow crushed Nowa Sol on the opponent’s court 85-48. WKK Wroclaw beat Kalisz in a home game 88-72. The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 11 rebounds by Krzysztof Wilk of Otmuchow.Group AAZS UMK Torun – AZS PP 77-63AZS PP (1-1) recorded a loss on the court of AZS UMK Torun on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by AZS UMK Torun 77-63. The game was mostly controlled by AZS UMK Torun. AZS PP managed to win second period 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. AZS UMK Torun dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to AZS PP’s 22. AZS UMK Torun forced 20 AZS PP turnovers and outrebounded them 46-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Radoslaw Plebanek (190-85) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Dawid Przybyszewski (215-81, college: Vanderbilt) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Patryk Spojda (186-95) produced 20 points and point guard Mateusz Rutkowski (178-93) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. AZS UMK Torun will meet Suchy Las (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. AZS PP will play against AZS PGd (#2) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:AZS UMK Torun: R.Plebanek 19+8reb+7ast, Z.Malinowski 19+4reb+4ast, D.Przybyszewski 16+12reb+3ast, P.Derkowski 6+7reb+4ast, S.Murowicki 5+4reb+3ast, W.Pagacz 4+3rebAZS PP: P.Spojda 20+3reb, M.Rutkowski 12+1reb+5ast, M.Krzyminski 10+3reb+3ast, J.Malecki 6+6reb+2ast, J.Rogulski 5+5reb+2ast, K.Sobczak 4+4reb+1astgschID: 483558AZS PGd – Gniezno 65-52AZS PGd used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Gniezno 65-52 on Sunday night. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 65-52. Guard Daniel Szlapka (188-92) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Robert Kolka (184-93) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Power forward Marek Sobkowiak (200-86) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Filip Guilherme (180-82) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. AZS PGd will face AZS PP (#8) in Poznan in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gniezno will play at home against Asseco II and hope to win that game. Top scorers:AZS PGd: R.Kolka 19+3reb+1ast, D.Szlapka 12+6reb+6ast, S.Mochnacz 7+9reb+2ast, F.Stryjewski 7+1reb, L.Jaskiewicz 6+6reb+6ast, P.Rduch 5+4rebGniezno: M.Sobkowiak 13+10reb+1ast, F.Guilherme 8+5reb+1ast, M.Szydlowski 8+4reb, D.Dobrzycki 6+7reb, M.Bilski 6+2reb+1ast, K.Tyborowski 4+2reb+1astgschID: 483559TKM Wloclawek – Suchy Las 80-69There was a small surprise when TKM Wloclawek (1-1) defeated at home Suchy Las (0-1) 80-69 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 9 points at the halftime before their 50-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. TKM Wloclawek forced 20 Suchy Las turnovers. Rafal Komenda (200-98) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Bartosz Matusiak (185-97) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four TKM Wloclawek players scored in double figures. Guard Marcin Tomaszewski (194-98) responded with 19 points and swingman Szymon Ryzek (192-97) scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TKM Wloclawek will face SMS PZKosz (#4) in Wladyslawowo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Suchy Las will play at home against AZS UMK Torun (#5) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:TKM Wloclawek: R.Komenda 24+11reb+2ast, D.Frontczak 14+4reb, B.Matusiak 14+3reb+5ast, G.Soltysiak 10+3reb+4ast, M.Krawiec 8, M.Zych 8+2reb+2astSuchy Las: M.Tomaszewski 19+3reb+2ast, S.Ryzek 11+4reb+1ast, M.Leszczynski 9+3reb+2ast, P.Lasota 8+5reb, J.Simon 8+8reb, A.Lewandowski 6+7reb+2astgschID: 483557Asseco II – Tarnovia 93-84Asseco II defeated Tarnovia in Gdynia 93-84. The hosts were already 13 points ahead at halftime and as many as 17 after three quarters before a 22-14 last quarter charge of Tarnovia cut the lead to 93-84 at the end of the game. Asseco II players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Guard Mariusz Konopatzki (192-96) notched a triple-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and center Mateusz Itrich (201-97) supported him with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Bartlomiej Pawlak (200-95) did not help to save the game for Tarnovia. Point guard Rafal Milczynski (185-94) added 13 points and 7 assists for the guests. Tarnovia’s coach Tomasz Eichert rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Tarnovia will play next round against Goleniow trying to get back on the winning streak. Asseco II will try to continue on its current victory against Gniezno on the road. Top scorers:Asseco II: M.Konopatzki 29+14reb+12ast, M.Itrich 24+14reb+1ast, K.Traczyk 14+1reb+3ast, A.Zalucki 9+2reb+1ast, J.Szymanski 7+4reb+2ast, M.Jankowski 5+2reb+3astTarnovia: B.Pawlak 16+8reb+2ast, R.Bartkowski 14+2reb+2ast, R.Milczynski 13+3reb+7ast, M.Kurach 7+4reb+1ast, B.Gubernat 7, J.Lukomski 7+3rebgschID: 483560Domino Inowr. – Trefl II Sopot 76-66Domino Inowr. used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Sopot 76-66 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Domino Inowr.. Trefl II Sopot was better in fourth quarter 21-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Domino Inowr. forced 20 Trefl II Sopot turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Trefl II Sopot’s players. Forward Marcin Majer (199-88) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Piotr Pomiecinski (198-90) chipped in 10 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Domino Inowr. players scored in double figures. Jakub Putra (195-98) responded with 8 points and 7 rebounds and Sebastian Walda (194-0) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Domino Inowr. will face Pelplin (#3) in Pelpin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Top scorers:Domino Inowr.: M.Majer 22+11reb+2ast, K.Kozlowski 14+6reb+2ast, R.Libner 11+9reb+1ast, P.Pomiecinski 10+14reb+1ast, M.Marciniak 9+2reb, M.Warchowski 6+3reb+11astTrefl II Sopot: P.Jankowski 12+4reb, S.Walda 11+6reb+1ast, W.Kujtkowski 9+3reb+1ast, D.Ciesielski 9+2reb+1ast, J.Putra 8+7reb+3ast, T.Dylicki 7+8reb+1astgschID: 483556Goleniow – Pelplin 70-76Everything went according to plan when Pelplin (2-0) beat on the road Goleniow (0-2) 76-70 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 25-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The former international swingman Bartosz Sarzalo (197-83) scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Karol Debski (198-84, agency: Promotex) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Pelplin’s coach Przemyslaw Bielinski used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Marcin Zylak (190-86) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Tomasz Balcerek (190-87) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Goleniow players scored in double figures. Pelplin will face Domino Inowr. (#7) in Inowroclaw in the next round where they are favorite. Goleniow will play on the road against Tarnovia (#12) in Tarnowo Podgorne and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Pelplin: B.Sarzalo 29+7reb+5ast, K.Debski 13+4reb+2ast, J.Dryjanski 11+2reb+3ast, M.Chudy 6+4reb+3ast, E.Zienko 6+5reb+1ast, S.Tylkowski 6Goleniow: M.Zylak 16+6reb+3ast, T.Balcerek 15+5reb+3ast, M.Zylczynski 11+4reb+4ast, M.Kowalski 11+5reb+1ast, M.Zarzeczny 11+2reb+6ast, L.Kulczynski 4+1rebgschID: 483555Group BOstrow Mazow. – Rosa III Radom 65-62There was no surprise in Ostrow Mazowiecki where Rosa III Radom (0-2) was edged by Ostrow Mazow. (2-0) 65-62 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Ostrow Mazow. forced 24 Rosa III Radom turnovers. Ukrainian point guard Aleksander Szczerbatiuk (182-96) scored 21 points and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Piotr Barszcz (198-81) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Mikolaj Krakowiak (190-99) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Konrad Nowik (190-99) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ostrow Mazow. will face Stal SW (#8) in Stalowa Wola in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rosa III Radom will play at home against AZS UJK Kielce and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Ostrow Mazow.: A.Szczerbatiuk 21+4reb+1ast, P.Barszcz 13+5reb+2ast, B.Grudzinski 9+6reb+4ast, K.Kozluk 7+7reb+4ast, P.Sloniewski …

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