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Kristofers Karlsons

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Second defeat of league’s leader Riga/DSN (5-2) against top-ranked Riga/Pard. (6-0) 80-73 was the most important game of the last round. Riga/Pard. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Riga/Pard. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Rudolfs Pastors (195) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Gustavs Drava (199) contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Kristofers Karlsons (185-2004) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for Riga/DSN. Riga/DSN’s coach Martins Fomins rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Undefeated Riga/Pard. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Riga/DSN at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Riga/Pard.. Riga/DSN will play next round against Bertanu trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Riga/Pard. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked BJBS/AK VEF. It will be extra interesting game as BJBS/AK VEF is their local rival from Riga.
Important game to mention about took place in Ogre. Third ranked BJBS/AK VEF (4-1) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 8th ranked Ogre (1-3) 80-77 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of Edvards Egle (187-2005) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 rebounds and Rudolfs Svitins who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Jekabs Kapustans (175-2005) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. BJBS/AK VEF have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-1 record having just three points less than leader Riga/Pard. Defending champion Ogre keeps the eighth place with three games lost. BJBS/AK VEF will play against Riga/Bball clas (#4) in the next round. Ogre will play against Marupe (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.
U19 League top team – Riga/Pard. (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Salaspils (1-4) 96-72. The winners were led by Rudolfs Pastors who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 22 points and 5 assists by Kristians Armanovs did not help to save the game for Salaspils. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Riga/Pard. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Salaspils lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with four games lost. Riga/Pard.’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena BJBS/AK VEF.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Riga/Bball clas beat Riga Centrs on the road 82-72. Ventspils Spars destroyed Gulbene on its own court 91-59. Riga/Pard. managed to outperform Marupe in a road game 77-73. Liepaja managed to beat Gulbene at home 68-55. Marupe was defeated by Riga/Bball clas on the opponent’s court 66-58.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Kristians Brencis of Riga/Bball clas.

Riga Centrs – Riga/Bball clas 72-82

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Riga/Bball clas (3-1) beat on the road bottom-ranked Riga Centrs (0-4) 82-72 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Riga Centrs 57-33 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Nils Bigelis who scored that evening 31 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Armands Gailiss (207-2004) supported him with 14 points and 21 rebounds. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by guard Martins Pelcbergs (191-2004) did not help to save the game for Riga Centrs. Guard Davids Alvateris (183-2004) added 15 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riga Centrs’ coach Raimonds Feldmanis tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Riga/Bball clas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 3-1 record. Loser Riga Centrs still closes the standings with four games lost. Riga/Bball clas will meet at home higher ranked BJBS/AK VEF (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Riga Centrs will play against Salaspils (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Riga/Bball clas: B.Nils 31+8reb+1ast, G.Armands 14+21reb+1ast, M.Markuss 13+9reb+1ast, B.Kristians 11+7reb+2ast, P.Toms 8+5reb+1ast, O.Pauls 5+2reb+1ast
Riga Centrs: P.Martins 19+7reb, A.Davids 15+5reb+1ast, D.Toms 14+7reb, T.Marko 10+3reb, K.Davis 8+2reb, L.Kriss 2+1reb+1ast

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Salaspils – Riga/Pard. 72-96

U19 League top team – Riga/Pard. (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Salaspils (1-4) 96-72. Riga/Pard. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Salaspils’ 38. They outrebounded Salaspils 43-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by forward Rudolfs Pastors (195) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Gustavs Drava (199) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Riga/Pard. players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 5 assists by guard Kristians Armanovs (183-2005) did not help to save the game for Salaspils. Lithuanian forward Kristians Pastors (193-2005) added 17 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Riga/Pard. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Salaspils lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with four games lost. Riga/Pard.’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena BJBS/AK VEF.
Top scorers:
Riga/Pard.: P.Rudolfs 31+18reb+5ast, J.Rudolfs 13+1reb, D.Gustavs 12+8reb+2ast, K.Marks 10+1reb, A.Matiss 8+9reb+4ast, K.Marcis 6+1reb
Salaspils: A.Kristians 22+3reb+5ast, P.Kristians 17+5reb, V.Gustavs 7, K.Martins 6, N.Aleksis 6+1reb, L.Ivars 4+6reb

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Riga/Pard. – Riga/DSN 80-73

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Ventspils Spars – Gulbene 91-59

Very expected game when 10th ranked Gulbene (1-5) was smashed on the road by sixth ranked Ventspils Spars (3-2) 91-59 on Thursday. Ventspils Spars dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Gulbene’s 36. Ventspils Spars forced 24 Gulbene turnovers and outrebounded them 42-24 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ventspils Spars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Toms Salnajs (199-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ricards Rungis (176-2004) supported him with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by swingman Raivo Bukovskis (191-2004) did not help to save the game for Gulbene. Guard Rainers Lisicins (180-2004) added 5 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Five Ventspils Spars and four Gulbene players scored in double figures. Ventspils Spars moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Liepaja. Gulbene lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Marupe. Ventspils Spars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gulbene will play against the league’s second-placed Riga/DSN (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: S.Toms 23+10reb+2ast, R.Renarts 15+5reb+2ast, S.Roman 13+5reb+3ast, R.Ricards 11+8reb+4ast, L.Markuss 10+4reb+5ast, C.Rudolfs 8+2reb+1ast
Gulbene: B.Raivo 12+9reb+2ast, R.Peteris 11+2ast, P.Gints 10+3reb, V.Rinalds 10+3reb+3ast, P.Oleksandr 7+1ast, L.Rainers 5+6reb+7ast

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Marupe – Riga/Pard. 73-77

Very predictable result when top-ranked Riga/Pard. (6-0) won against on the road 9th ranked Marupe (1-5) 77-73 on Sunday. The winners were led by forward Rudolfs Pastors (195) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Matiss Abolins (200) supported him with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Even 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Ricards Survillo (180-2005) did not help to save the game for Marupe. Guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Marupe’s coach Oskars Zurkovs tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Riga/Pard. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Marupe lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Gulbene. Riga/Pard.’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena BJBS/AK VEF.
Top scorers:
Riga/Pard.: P.Rudolfs 27+15reb+4ast, A.Matiss 24+10reb+3ast, D.Gustavs 8+7reb+4ast, J.Rudolfs 8+4reb+2ast, K.Rodrigo 6+2reb, K.Marks 2
Marupe: G.Ronalds 13+4reb, S.Ricards 10+7reb+6ast, P.Roberts 9+3reb+1ast, E.Karlis 9+4reb+2ast, C.Roberts 9+2reb+3ast, N.Jekabs 7+10reb+4ast

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Liepaja – Gulbene 68-55

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Gulbene (1-5) lost on the road to sixth ranked Liepaja (3-2) 68-55 on Wednesday. Liepaja dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Gulbene’s 24. They outrebounded Gulbene 48-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Adrians Visockis-Rubenis (194-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Arturs Vucins (180-2004) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 12 points by guard Rainers Lisicins (180-2004) did not help to save the game for Gulbene. Guard Rinalds Vagulis (186-2004) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Liepaja moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ventspils Spars. Gulbene lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Marupe. Liepaja will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gulbene will play against the league’s second-placed Riga/DSN (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: V.Arturs 17+5reb+2ast, N.Fransua 14+7reb, V.Adrians 14+12reb+2ast, B.Edzus 7+7reb+4ast, F.Girts 6+4reb, V.Emils 6+3reb+1ast
Gulbene: L.Rainers 12+4reb+3ast, G.Janis 11+4reb, V.Rinalds 10+6reb, R.Peteris 9+5reb+1ast, P.Oleksandr 6+2reb, B.Raivo 3+9reb

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Ogre – BJBS/AK VEF 77-80

Important game to mention about took place in Ogre. Third ranked BJBS/AK VEF (4-1) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 8th ranked Ogre (1-3) 80-77 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of Edvards Egle (187-2005) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 rebounds and Rudolfs Svitins (199-2005) who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Jekabs Kapustans (175-2005) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Ralfs Tumasevs (199-2004) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Five Ogre players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. BJBS/AK VEF have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-1 record having just three points less than leader Riga/Pard. Defending champion Ogre keeps the eighth place with three games lost. BJBS/AK VEF will play against Riga/Bball clas (#4) in the next round. Ogre will play against Marupe (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
BJBS/AK VEF: E.Edvards 30+6reb+3ast, S.Rudolfs 23+8reb, K.Krisjanis 9+2reb+2ast, N.Francis 8+3reb+6ast, S.Edvards 5+6reb+1ast, L.Markuss 4+4reb
Ogre: L.Markuss 17+4reb, K.Jekabs 15+7reb+4ast, T.Ralfs 14+8reb+2ast, Z.Karlis 10+6reb+1ast, M.Davids 10+6reb+6ast, K.Mariss 8+4reb+1ast

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Riga/Bball clas – Marupe 66-58

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Riga/Bball clas (3-1) defeated at home 9th ranked Marupe (1-5) 66-58 on Thursday. Riga/Bball clas forced 21 Marupe turnovers. Strangely Marupe outrebounded Riga/Bball clas 53-36 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Markuss Mamajs (180-2004) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Kristians Brencis (188-2004) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Roberts Porietis (182-2005) did not help to save the game for Marupe. Forward Ronalds Ginters (195-2006) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Marupe’s coach Oskars Zurkovs tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Riga/Bball clas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 3-1 record. Marupe lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Gulbene. Riga/Bball clas will meet at home higher ranked BJBS/AK VEF (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Marupe will play against Ogre (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Riga/Bball clas: M.Markuss 19+7reb+3ast, B.Kristians 14+7reb+6ast, B.Nils 13+3reb+2ast, S.Adrians 9+9reb+1ast, P.Toms 6+5reb+1ast, O.Pauls 3+2reb+1ast
Marupe: C.Roberts 11+6reb, P.Roberts 10+5reb+4ast, E.Karlis 9+4reb+1ast, G.Ronalds 8+10reb, N.Jekabs 7+6reb+2ast, S.Markuss 5+3reb+2ast