This weeks Basketsim friendly game was against King Koopas (from Ireland).
Match is taking place at O.K.S. ARENA. 7749 spectators are here to see what both teams have to offer.
While players of Rada Boga are building on an attack, Sutter misses a terrible blind pass to his teammate, an unnecessarily showy play makes his coach's face grim. It's a loss of possession.
Some quick offensive movement by King Koopas. The ball is traveling around with great speed and now Gardangs has it. He shoots... is it a 3-pointer??? Noooooo. It was so close but it's a miss. Rebound by Allsaar and this is a change in possession.
Long distance try by Allsaar. Missed but Dits rips the ball down and Rada Boga are still in possession.
Dits goes for a tip-in but misses! Sutter brings the ball down.
Sutter dunks it for 2 - 0.
After some handling, the ball is passed by Steković and McLaughlin sinks the jumper from the left side. 2 - 2.
While players of Rada Boga are building on an attack, Allsaar misses a terrible blind pass to his teammate, an unnecessarily showy play makes his coach's face grim. It's a loss of possession.
Steković with a nice pass, McLaughlin puts it up and burries the jumper! 2 - 4.
Rada Boga is rushed to make a shot, and Allsaar is way off the target. However, they are so lucky to have Allsaar as he rips the ball down with authority.
With a beautiful hook shot, Allsaar scores two. 4 - 4 is the result.
Kuula hits a jumper while getting fouled. With extra free throw, he can complete the 3-point play!
Kuula misses the extra shot and King Koopas is unable to win the ball.
Viru passes to Sutter, Sutter with the spin move and the clean basket. Nice and easy! The score is 6 - 6.
Gardangs takes a feed from McLaughlin and converts a layup for 6 - 8. Great combination by King Koopas.
Sutter dribbles and passes the ball behind his back... straight to an opponent. Medina has the ball.
Fast coast-to-coast by Medina and a windmill dunk! Nice defensive play by King Koopas made this basket happen! The result is now 6 - 10.
Sutter receives the ball from his teammate and tries to dribble, but the ball bounces off his foot and off the court.
Steković makes a great high jump shot! The defender was too late to distract the shooter, and we have a fresh result on the scoreboard. 6 - 12 The pass was contributed by Medina.
An unsuccessful pass by Sutter and Medina takes the gift.
Medina is pushing the ball up court and there is no one to stop him. Clean two points and the score is 6 - 14.
Team Rada Boga is trying to score from the distance. Viru takes the responsibility but it's wide. Steković secures the ball after a high rebound.
After a miss by Medina we see a display of strength, when Taplsep wins the defensive rebound with great authority.
Sutter fakes the shot... passes the ball outside to Dits, he shoots, and we have a 2 point basket for Rada Boga. 8 - 14.
Viru commits a foul on a three-point shooter. Will Gardangs convert the three free throw shots?
Gardangs makes the first shot. He makes the second one and third one is good as well! Great job mister! 8 - 17.
Viru sees himself in a decent shooting position but isn't able to convert but Allsaar picks the high ball for Rada Boga.
Allsaar goes for a hook shot but it bounces off the rim. Taplsep is the most determined rebounder of the moment and it's another chance for Rada Boga to score!
Not the best shot from Taplsep, yet the timing of Allsaar is just perfect and he wins the offensive rebound.
Surrounded with defenders Allsaar manages to get through and scores in a strange manner. Coach of Rada Boga would agree that it's not the style that matters. 10 - 17 flashes on the scoreboard.
Steković is well covered under the basket, but we see an astonishing pass by McLaughlin between the legs and Steković dunks it for 10 - 19.
Gardangs is whistled for defensive foul and Dits goes to the line for two.
Dits makes only one of two free throws. 11 - 19.
An unsuccessful pass by Medina and Allsaar takes the gift.
Fast coast-to-coast by Allsaar and a windmill dunk! Nice defensive play by Rada Boga made this basket happen! The result is now 13 - 19.
A traveling call on Gardangs is made by the referee. Loss of possession for King Koopas.
Viru in action, Viru is going for it, it's a difficult shot ... missed and picked by Steković. Viru only had two chances from that position, slim and none, and slim just left the building. King Koopas in possession.
Gardangs is looking for teammate and passes, but it was a poor pass and Allsaar intercepts it.
Nice steal by Allsaar but fast break isn't an option. Rada Boga will just have to be patient.
A brilliant offensive combination ends up with a missed shot. Viru is noted for having bad luck with the shot, but the ball is rebounded by Sutter and Rada Boga keeps the possession.
Sutter confuses his defender with a fake shot and nails it! 15 - 19.
King Koopas on offense, guard finds Medina. He is still far from the three point line. When he tries to shoot Allsaar picks him. That was plain stupid, he would never nail this one.
Decent shooting by Medina, but he fails to nail the third one. 15 - 21.
Dits is having bad time and misses an open shot, but Dits immediately wins the ball back with an amazing rebound. The opponent's coach is frustrated as his tall men are unable to win the defensive rebound.
After successful rebound Dits jumps in the air and jams the ball through the rim! P.O.W.E.R.! 17 - 21.
Steković makes a mistake while handling the ball. The referee awards the ball to the opposing team.
End of quarter and the score is 17 - 21. Match to proceed soon.
Viru is furious when referee calls offensive foul on him. Possession goes to King Koopas.
Guard of King Koopas delivers smart ball to Gardangs. With his back against the basket, Gardangs goes for a hook shot but it's blocked!! With stunning reflex Sutter tips the ball off court.
Medina tosses the ball to teammate and instantly receives it back. Shoots for three but misses. Unlucky miss for Medina! Taplsep collects the ball with strong rebound and wins possession for Rada Boga.
Viru in action, Viru is going for it, it's a difficult shot ... missed and picked by Kuula. Viru only had two chances from that position, slim and none, and slim just left the building. King Koopas in possession.
Seriously, this guy needs some training. Gardangs handles the ball with both hands while dribbling. That won't work, and his coach is furious.
Missed three points attempt by Allsaar is followed by Taplsep snagging the ball.
Taplsep is wide on the shot attempt and there is no real chance to regain the ball. Steković is already holding it after successful defensive rebound.
Medina takes a feed from Steković and converts a layup for 17 - 23. Great combination by King Koopas.
Rada Boga is rushed to make a shot, and Viru is way off the target. However, they are so lucky to have Allsaar as he rips the ball down with authority.
Allsaar is well guarded and he misses shot attempt, but yet again the ball is rebounded by Rada Boga. Allsaar uses all his aggressiveness to regain the possession.
Sutter slams the ball with a two handed jam! 19 - 23.
We see couple of passes and then a decent shot attempt by well positioned Medina. Viru disarms his try but is called for foul. Medina to shoot two free throws.
Medina misses both shots, dreadful shooting.
Next we see a decent shot by Viru and it's in! Since there was an illegal contact by Medina, Rada Boga gets an extra free throw. The temporary score is 21 - 23.
The free throw is good as well. Viru is showing signs of great form and the fans love it! 22 - 23.
Medina shoots from the top of the key, but the ball bounces off the basket. Dits is there, and he uses his power to win the rebound.
Allsaar hits a three-pointer for Rada Boga. That makes it 25 - 23.
Gardangs shoots a three-point shot. Deflected off the rim and ripped down by agile Dits.
Patient approach by Rada Boga, but Dits is forced to shoot a 3-pointer from left angle. Pathetic try! Defensive rebound by Kuula.
Medina really need to have his head back into the game... ugly pass and the ball finishes out of bounds. Turnover.
After the missed three points attempt by Viru, Dits skies to pull in the rebound.
With a beautiful hook shot, Dits scores two. 27 - 23 is the result.
Gardangs quickly cuts in for a layup and Viru is unable to guard him. He grabs his shirt and it's a clear foul! Two free throw attempts for King Koopas to follow.
Gardangs makes one of two to make it 27 - 24.
Sutter shoots from the left wing and it's a miss! There are few candidates to grab the ball, but determination of Taplsep is inspiring, he wins the rebound and Rada Boga are still in possession.
Taplsep sees himself in a decent shooting position but isn't able to convert the shot. But Sutter is apparently in great rebounding form and wins the ball back with a powerful offensive rebound.
Nice tip-in by Sutter! 29 - 24.
That was not the best shot from Medina, but the timing of Kuula is just perfect and he wins the offensive rebound.
Poor attempt by Kuula ends up being rebounded by Allsaar. He wins the possession for Rada Boga.
What on earth was Taplsep thinking?? A terrible backcourt pass results in a loss of possession for Rada Boga.
Gardangs is called for traveling, and possession goes to the opposing team.
Great scoring opportunity for Allsaar ends up with a missed 3-pointer. Powerful rebound by Taplsep and Rada Boga have another chance.
Taplsep goes for a tip-in but misses! Taplsep brings the ball down.
Taplsep taps the ball in with his fingertips. 31 - 24.
Double dribble by Gardangs. The ball goes to the opposing team.
Medina stripps Viru off the ball down low. Possession to King Koopas.
Medina runs free but slips for a moment and the ball bounces off the court. He is in agony. Is he injured? No, not at all, as it seems only his ego is hurt.
Nice blind pass is received by Allsaar and Medina is having arms all over him. Shot attempt fails but two free throw attempts to follow.
Allsaar misses both shots and the ball ends up in open play.
It seems like McLaughlin is not entirely focused today. While cutting into the zone, ball gets lost. It's a turnover!
Steal by Kuula...
Kuula runs with the ball... and sinks an easy twopointer! 31 - 26.
Taplsep dribbles and gets fouled while trying to shoot. Steković was the perpetrator.
Taplsep scores only once for Rada Boga to make it 32 - 26.
McLaughlin misses an open shot. Sutter is cleverly positioned between opponents and the basket and it's an easy rebound for Rada Boga.
Long distance try by Viru. Missed but Allsaar rips the ball down and Rada Boga are still in possession.
So far in the match it's visible that King Koopas have tendency to play smarter defense.
The score is 32 - 26 and it's half time.
Allsaar confuses his defender with a fake shot and nails it! 34 - 26.
Steković has the ball, with magnificent pass he finds Gardangs who finishes with a nice hook shoot. King Koopas hearing it from the crowd! 34 - 28.
Sutter is hesitating inside the key for 3 seconds. The referee calls a turnover and ball for opponents.
King Koopas is having trouble shooting. Medina fails to nail the short jumper, and Taplsep is by far the best positioned player and wins the ball.
Nice pass by Sutter. Taplsep overjumps his guard and he nails the two! 36 - 28.
After a typical play, Gardangs gets an easy dunk while Steković gets the assist. Fans are on their feet after the one-handed slam. The result is 36 - 30.
Nice blind pass is received by Dits and Gardangs is having arms all over him. Shot attempt fails but two free throw attempts to follow.
After some preparation Dits nails the first shot, but then bricks the second. The score is 37 - 30.
McLaughlin tries the three, but Taplsep smacks his hand. It's a foul!
McLaughlin scores 3-3 from the line. Good shooting! Score is 37 - 33.
Rada Boga is having trouble shooting. Allsaar fails to nail the short jumper, and McLaughlin is by far the best positioned player and wins the ball.
Next we see some great coordination by Medina. He dribbles nicely but seems like he lacks the confidence to shoot. Gardangs takes the ball and it's a successful jump shot. 37 - 35.
Viru tosses the ball to teammate and instantly receives it back. Shoots for three but misses. Unlucky miss for Viru! Kuula collects the ball with strong rebound and wins possession for King Koopas.
The players of King Koopas are slowly passing the ball around. McLaughlin tries to cut inside with the bounce pass, but the ball bounces off the court.
Nice blind pass is received by Dits and McLaughlin is having arms all over him. Shot attempt fails but two free throw attempts to follow.
Dits takes a deep breath. Then he makes the first free throw and then the second one. The score is now 39 - 35.
Medina finishes short attack with a long jumper from the left. Dits catches his arm. It COUNTS, and the FOUL! 39 - 37 and King Koopas to shoot an extra free throw.
No luck with extra free throw, the ball bounces on the rim a couple of times and it's off. Medina could do better.
The mounting attack for Rada Boga is finished very soon after a turnover is committed by Taplsep.
McLaughlin shoots from the top of the key, but the ball bounces off the basket. Sutter is there, and he uses his power to win the rebound.
Seriously, this guy needs some training. Allsaar handles the ball with both hands while dribbling. That won't work, and his coach is furious.
Three points attempt by Medina. Not even close and easy job for well positioned Viru to rebound the ball.
Allsaar misses a 3-pointer. Badly. Rebounded by McLaughlin.
Team King Koopas is trying to score from the distance. Kuula takes the responsibility but it's wide. Sutter secures the ball after a high rebound.
What a MOVE! Dits ridicules his opponent, pumps the fake shot and then passes to Allsaar, who has no issue to score. Great teamwork by Rada Boga and the score is 41 - 37.
Gardangs shoots from the left wing and it's a miss! There are few candidates to grab the ball, but determination of Steković is inspiring, he wins the rebound and King Koopas are still in possession.
Steković hooks it in! Nicely done! 41 - 39. Easy points for King Koopas.
We see couple of passes and then a decent shot attempt by well positioned Taplsep. Steković disarms his try but is called for foul. Taplsep to shoot two free throws.
Fans of the opposing team are very loud and Taplsep seems distracted by noise. His first shot is lousy. After moments of concentration he makes the second. The scoreboard now reads 42 - 39.
After a clever move Steković goes for a layup. Oh no! A missed shot that was so easy, even his mum could have made it. Rebounded by Taplsep and possession goes to Rada Boga.
Some quick offensive movement by Rada Boga. The ball is traveling around with great speed and now Dits has it. He shoots... is it a 3-pointer??? Noooooo. It was so close but it's a miss. Rebound by Kuula and this is a change in possession.
Kuula shoots from the left and it's a miss! There are few candidates to grab the ball but after a strange bounce Kuula is the lucky one. King Koopas is still in possession.
Poor attempt by Kuula ends up being rebounded by Allsaar. He wins the possession for Rada Boga.
Dits has the ball, with magnificent pass he finds Viru who finishes with a nice hook shoot. Rada Boga hearing it from the crowd! 44 - 39.
A loose ball is called on Gardangs and opponents gets the ball.
Allsaar sees himself in a shooting position but isn't able to convert the good positioning into points. But Allsaar is apparently in great rebounding form and wins the ball back with a powerful offensive rebound.
With a beautiful hook shot, Allsaar scores two. 46 - 39 is the result.
McLaughlin sets things up, nice pass to Medina who gets his defender in the air and finishes it! The score is 46 - 41.
Taplsep with a nice spin move... but the referee sees it as double-dribble... Turnover by Taplsep and possession goes to opponents.
King Koopas is rushed to make a shot, and Kuula is way off the target. However, they are so lucky to have McLaughlin as he rips the ball down with authority.
Nice tip-in by McLaughlin! 46 - 43.
After a typical play, Dits gets an easy dunk while Allsaar gets the assist. Fans are on their feet after the one-handed slam. The result is 48 - 43.
After Gardangs misses a seemingly simple jumper from a short distance, Steković wins offensive rebound for King Koopas.
Steković dunks it for 48 - 45.
After a few passes the ball ends up off court. Allsaar is going to throw it in. Yes! Brilliant positioning by Taplsep. He receives the ball and scores in no time. Easy points for Rada Boga and it's 50 - 45.
Next, we see some grunt work from Dits! With an amazing physical approach he strips the high ball after a miss by Gardangs.
Quarter ends 50 - 45. Match to proceed in two minutes.
Dits makes a great high jump shot! The defender was too late to distract the shooter, and we have a fresh result on the scoreboard. 52 - 45 The pass was contributed by Allsaar.
After a clever move McLaughlin goes for a layup. Oh no! A missed shot that was so easy, even his mum could have made it. Rebounded by Sutter and possession goes to Rada Boga.
Great scoring opportunity for Allsaar ends up with a missed 3-pointer. Powerful rebound by Viru and Rada Boga have another chance.
Without hesitation Viru shoots from the short distance, but it's a miss and the ball is grabbed by Kuula. He waits for his guards to pick up the tempo. King Koopas in offense.
Gardangs tosses the ball to teammate and instantly receives it back. Shoots for three but misses. Unlucky miss for Gardangs! Sutter collects the ball with strong rebound and wins possession for Rada Boga.
King Koopas is back in possession after McLaughlin makes a great steal on Dits.
McLaughlin in fast break, he is guarded but it's a high jumper from the top of the key and it's in!! King Koopas are lucky to have players with such a confidence! The scoreboard reveals the latest score: 52 - 47.
Sutter receives a pass from Allsaar. He has a pretty bad position, but he is determined to shoot. It's a strange shot, but it's in! His shot went in off of the backboard; that was lucky! 54 - 47.
Due to a misunderstanding, McLaughlin throws the ball off the court. He's so angry that he curses!
Sutter dribbles, but maybe he should let others handle the ball. For a moment he runs without dribbling it and the referee saw it. Turn over.
Nasty foul by Sutter and referee saw an intent. Two free throws for Kuula and King Koopas will have another attack after.
Kuula misses both shots and the ball loops over the backboard.
Medina is having fun, but it isn't shared by his coach. He misses a shot despite good position and Dits successfully gains possession for Rada Boga.
Viru misses a 3-pointer. Badly. Rebounded by Kuula.
Steković makes a pass, followed by a successful shot attempt by Medina. The score is 54 - 49.
An awful pass by Dits ends in the face of spectator. He'll remember this match for sure! They should let him keep the ball.
We see a nice pass received by Medina, but wait: he is standing just over the baseline. It's a loss of possession for King Koopas.
Badly missed three-pointer by Sutter, but Allsaar wins the ball back with a strong offensive rebound.
Allsaar is well guarded and he misses shot attempt, but yet again the ball is rebounded by Rada Boga. Allsaar uses all his aggressiveness to regain the possession.
Allsaar slams the ball with a two handed jam! 56 - 49.
After a short attack Gardangs pulls up for three and scores. Great work! The scoreboard reads 56 - 52.
Allsaar tosses the ball to teammate and instantly receives it back. Shoots for three but misses. Unlucky miss for Allsaar! Kuula collects the ball with strong rebound and wins possession for King Koopas.
Kuula goes coast-to-coast, slicing through like a knife through hot butter, for 56 - 54.
Kuula takes a foul to avoid an easy shot. Now, Viru will shoot two free throws.
Two clear shots and coach of Rada Boga is satisfied with effort of Viru. 58 - 54.
Aggressiveness turns into violence and Viru is called for intentional foul. Medical staff of King Koopas look worried, but Kuula confirms that he's OK.
Kuula to line on what looked like a good block ... missed both!
Viru has fouled out. Žgajnar is fresh face in the match.
Taplsep gets a piece of the shooter in the air. No jump shot, McLaughlin will have to make use of two free throw attempts.
McLaughlin shoots two strange shots, he is lucky with the 1st one but not the 2nd one. 58 - 55 and possession goes to opponents.
The weak two-point attempt by Sutter ends up being rebounded by Kuula.
After a clever move Gardangs goes for a layup. Oh no! A missed shot that was so easy, even his mum could have made it. Rebounded by Žgajnar and possession goes to Rada Boga.
No one is guarding Sutter and he is good enough to nail this one from the top of the key!. The scoreboard now reads 60 - 55.
Gardangs hits a huge jumper for King Koopas. 60 - 57.
Žgajnar makes a nice pass, and Allsaar is going for a layup. Yes! This is what people love best: easy basketball. The score is now 62 - 57
King Koopas is rushed to make a shot, and Steković is way off the target. However, they are so lucky to have McLaughlin as he rips the ball down with authority.
McLaughlin is wide on the shot attempt and there is no real chance to regain the ball. Dits is already holding it after successful defensive rebound.
Rada Boga are slowly building on attack. After consecutive passes Sutter gets in a decent position to shoot but Gardangs steps on his foot and it's an ugly foul. There was no intention so the referee only rules two free throw attempts.
Some luck was involved, but fans of Rada Boga can be happy. Both shots were good and the score is 64 - 57.
Traveling is called on Steković. Turnover.
Basketball sure can be rough. Sutter would love to shoot, but this is not likely to happen since Gardangs is holding him. Sutter will finally have some peace, he's just moving towards the free throw line to shoot two.
Sutter makes both free throws with ease. 66 - 57.
Gardangs is always so calm when aiming a 3-pointer, but some bad luck and it's only defensive rebound for Žgajnar. Coach of Rada Boga seems relieved.
Žgajnar is handling the ball but he is not careful enough and Kuula steals it.
After the steal King Koopas are already setting up the offense.
The mounting attack for King Koopas is finished very soon after a turnover is committed by Medina.
Due to a misunderstanding, Dits throws the ball off the court. He's so angry that he curses!
Double dribble by Kuula. The ball goes to the opposing team.
After 40 minutes of game play the score is 66 - 57
Rada BogaPlayer PS 2P 3P FT REB AS FO ST TO BL RT
Allsaar 19 8/14 (57%) 1/7 (14%) 0/2 (0%) 3+8 4 1 2 2 0 20
Viru 7 2/8 (25%) 0/5 (0%) 3/3 (100%) 1+1 1 5 0 2 0 -3
Dits 14 5/7 (71%) 0/2 (0%) 4/6 (67%) 5+3 2 2 0 3 0 15
Sutter 18 7/9 (78%) 0/1 (0%) 4/4 (100%) 5+4 2 1 0 6 1 21
Taplsep 8 3/7 (43%) 0/0 ( - ) 2/4 (50%) 4+5 0 2 0 3 0 8
Žgajnar 0 0/0 ( - ) 0/0 ( - ) 0/0 ( - ) 2+0 1 0 0 1 0 2
King KoopasPlayer PS 2P 3P FT REB AS FO ST TO BL RT
Medina 14 6/11 (55%) 0/2 (0%) 2/6 (33%) 0+0 2 2 3 5 0 3
Gardangs 17 5/10 (50%) 1/5 (20%) 4/5 (80%) 0+0 0 4 0 6 0 1
Kuula 6 3/7 (43%) 0/1 (0%) 0/5 (0%) 8+2 0 1 2 1 0 7
McLaughlin 12 4/8 (50%) 0/0 ( - ) 4/5 (80%) 2+2 3 1 1 3 0 12
Steković 8 4/6 (67%) 0/0 ( - ) 0/0 ( - ) 3+2 6 2 0 2 0 15
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