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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Latvian Bauska (5-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Lithuanian Siauliu (4-1) 73-71. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 24-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for Lukas Andrulis who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Denas Gaidamavicius helped adding 16 points. Siauliu’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Toms Pavlovics with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds.
One of the most interesting games of round 3 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Viimsi won against visiting Kalev Cramo (0-5) 63-47. It was an exceptional evening for Raimond Valdre who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Henry Vaabel accounted for 8 points. Viimsi’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Antoni Kornet (-2009) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds for Kalev Cramo in the defeat.
Estonian Kesklinna (#17) forced the game against Latvian Cesis (#15) into an overtime, but lost by four points 71-75 on Sunday night. The game took place in . But the guests from Cesis were better at the end. The best player for the winners was Rudolfs Lukins who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Mathias Jaani who recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: winless Jugla was destroyed by Orissaare on the opponent’s court 53-33. Honka unfortunately lost to BS Riga in a home game 47-55. Basketbola klase managed to beat Hito on the road 60-46. Winless Rakvere was defeated by Bertanu on its own court 31-43. Pardaugava was smashed by AIK in Solna 78-22. Tukums destroyed Karud at home 77-37. Bauska managed to outperform Tbilisi on the opponent’s court 83-73. Jelgava rolled over Rapla/Kohila in a home game 61-39. Tartu/Avatar crushed Pardaugava 2 on the road 103-43.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points and 15 rebounds by Raul Liiva of Tartu/Avatar.

Orissaare – Jugla 53-33

Very expected game in Parnu where Latvian Jugla (0-5) was crushed by Estonian Orissaare (2-3) 53-33 on Sunday. The game without a history. Orissaare led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Jugla to just 5 points in second quarter and to 12 points in first half. They outrebounded Jugla 47-30 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Kristofer Vallau who scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Ekke Paivel chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Orissaare’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Roberts Kalejs who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Niks Cetrausks added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively.
Top scorers:
Jugla: R.Kalejs 12+11reb+1ast, N.Cetrausks 7+5reb+1ast, R.Cakste 5+4reb+2ast, R.Romanovs 4+4reb, R.Brensons 3+1reb+1ast, R.Saicans 2+1reb+1ast
Orissaare: E.Paivel 10+5reb, O.Metsla 10+3reb+1ast, K.Vallau 9+6reb+1ast, A.Niits 6+4reb, J.Liitmae 5+7reb, K.Naaber 5+4reb

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Honka – BS Riga 47-55

Rather predictable result in Espoo where Latvian BS Riga (3-2) defeated Finnish Honka (1-4) 55-47 on Sunday. Honka was trailing by 4 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 17-6 charge of BS Riga, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Honka to just 6 points in fourth quarter. BS Riga forced 22 Honka turnovers. Strangely Honka outrebounded BS Riga 45-31 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Emils Dumpis who scored 9 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Ralfs Valenieks chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Matias Puukki who recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Niklas Venhola added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Honka: M.Puukki 20+5reb+4ast, J.Kuokkanen 13+3reb+1ast, M.Rauhala 5+9reb+2ast, B.Ijas 5+4reb+2ast, N.Venhola 4+11reb+2ast, J.Hintsanen 0+1reb+2ast
BS Riga: R.Valenieks 17+7reb+1ast, L.Reinkops 13+5reb+2ast, E.Dumpis 9+9reb+7ast, P.Reide 8+5reb, R.Lao-Lodins 5+2ast, R.Lasmanis 3+2reb

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Bauska – Siauliu 71-73

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Viimsi – Kalev Cramo 63-47

One of the most interesting games of round 3 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Viimsi won against visiting Kalev Cramo (0-5) 63-47. The game was mostly controlled by Viimsi. Kalev Cramo was better in second period 15-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Viimsi dominated on the defensive end, holding Kalev Cramo to just 4 points in first quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Kalev Cramo‘s 32. Viimsi forced 32 Kalev Cramo turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Raimond Valdre who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Henry Vaabel accounted for 8 points for the winning side. Viimsi’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Antoni Kornet (-2009) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds and guard Tormi Treiberg (190-2008) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Kalev Cramo in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Kalev Cramo: R.Poll 13+1reb+2ast, A.Kornet 9+9reb+2ast, K.Teder 8+1reb+1ast, T.Treiberg 6+11reb+1ast, R.Siil 5+2reb+1ast, U.Jaaksoo 3+1reb+1ast
Viimsi: R.Valdre 17+5reb+3ast, H.Vaabel 8+3reb+1ast, H.Tiide 8+2reb, S.Heinla 8+1reb+2ast, M.Kasesalu 6+1reb+2ast, M.Minin 6+3reb+2ast

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Hito – Basketbola klase 46-60

Not a big story in a game in Johvi where Estonian Hito (3-2) was defeated by Latvian Basketbola klase (5-0) 60-46 on Sunday. The game without a history. Basketbola klase led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Bruno Baumeisters who scored 18 points. Kristaps Jaunzems chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Marten Merirand who recorded 6 points and 10 rebounds and Mergo Lindeberg added 12 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Hito: M.Lindeberg 12+1reb, K.Kuusmik 7+4reb+1ast, M.Merirand 6+10reb+1ast, M.Mihailov 4+2reb, H.Sildnik 4+2reb+1ast, M.Gasanbekov 4+6reb
Basketbola klase: B.Baumeisters 18+4reb+1ast, R.Berzins 14+2reb, K.Jaunzems 9+12reb, T.Klavins 8+2reb, A.Bergmanis 7+6reb, J.Filipsons 2+1reb+1ast

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Rakvere – Bertanu 31-43

But Rakvere was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Valmiera 43-31 on Sunday night. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Bertanu dominated on the defensive end, holding Rakvere to just 2 points in second quarter and to 13 points in second half. Bertanu held Rakvere to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Bertanu forced 23 Rakvere turnovers. The best player for the winners was Adrians Esterlins who scored 18 points. Armands Baltins chipped in 3 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Mattias Maltsar who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and Andris Altermann (-2009) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Rakvere: M.Maltsar 15+8reb, A.Altermann 6+6reb+3ast, E.Fjodorov 4+6reb+1ast, E.Balotsev 4+2reb, S.Kaldma 2+5reb+1ast, M.Vainumae 0+2reb+1ast
Bertanu: A.Esterlins 18+4reb+3ast, J.Atlacis 7, M.Devenis 5+3reb+1ast, N.Pirozenko 3+1ast, A.Baltins 3+4reb+2ast, R.Boss 3+1reb

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Kesklinna – Cesis 71-75 OT

Estonian Kesklinna (#17) forced the game against Latvian Cesis (#15) into an overtime, but lost by four points 71-75 on Sunday night. The game took place in . But the guests from Cesis were better at the end. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-18. But Kesklinna won third quarter 17-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening, at least not yet. The game turned upside-down in the last quarter, where Kesklinna used huge pressure winning it 15-11 getting a tie at the end of regular time. They lost eventually overtime period 5-5. Cesis forced 19 Kesklinna turnovers. The best player for the winners was Rudolfs Lukins who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Ricards Terauds chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Mathias Jaani who recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Robert Teetlaus added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively.
Top scorers:
Kesklinna: M.Jaani 18+6reb+4ast, V.Jurtsenko 14+2reb, K.Habak 11+2reb+2ast, A.Jorro 7+1reb, O.Paidra 7+1reb, G.Korolkov 5+5reb+1ast
Cesis: R.Lukins 23+8reb+2ast, R.Terauds 17+9reb+4ast, V.Okrasinkis 15+8reb+3ast, R.Rudzitis 9+6reb+1ast, A.Laurins 5+2reb+1ast, M.Kalnins 3+4reb

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AIK – Pardaugava 78-22

There was no surprise in Solna where Latvian Pardaugava (1-4) was outplayed by Swedish AIK (4-1) 78-22 on Sunday. The game without a history. AIK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Pardaugava to just 3 points in third quarter and to 8 points in second half. AIK held Pardaugava to an opponent 19.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.6 percent accuracy of the winners. AIK forced 19 Pardaugava turnovers and outrebounded them 42-24 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. AIK looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Pardaugava‘s players. The best player for the winners was Julian Soderman who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Abdouile Vahlberg chipped in 17 points. Five AIK players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Rihards Baculis who recorded 5 points and 6 rebounds and Davids Lipsnis added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively.
Top scorers:
Pardaugava: R.Baculis 5+6reb, K.Azens 4+2reb, J.Osmanis 4+2reb+1ast, D.Lipsnis 4+6reb, G.Vartins 3+1reb+3ast, E.Lipsans 2+4reb+1ast
AIK: A.Vahlberg 17+4reb+2ast, O.Westlund 15+3reb+1ast, O.Savva 12+2reb+3ast, R.Jacobsson 11+4reb+7ast, J.Soderman 10+15reb+4ast, V.Kristiansson 4+2reb+1ast

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Tukums – Karud 77-37

No shocking result in a game when Latvian Tukums (5-0) outleveled at home Estonian Karud (3-2) 77-37 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Tukums. Karud managed to win third quarter 12-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tukums dominated on the defensive end, holding Karud to just 6 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 24 Karud turnovers and outrebounded them 46-24 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Kirils Brazkins who scored 16 points. Dominiks Pridans (-2009) chipped in 13 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Richard-Matthias Varrik who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Rasmus Milvek added 10 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Karud: R.Varrik 12+10reb, R.Milvek 10+4reb+1ast, J.Ojala 8+5reb+1ast, M.Kitsing 5+1ast, O.Kaljo 2+1reb, K.Nikkarev 0+1reb
Tukums: K.Brazkins 16+4reb+1ast, D.Pridans 13+4reb+2ast, M.Rasnacs 9+1reb, T.Lorencs 9+3reb, R.Lorencs 6+2reb, R.Gutmanis 6+5reb+1ast

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Tbilisi – Bauska 73-83

Very expected game when Georgian Tbilisi (2-3) was defeated at home by Latvian Bauska (5-1) 83-73 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Bauska. Tbilisi managed to win third quarter 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was Toms Pavlovics who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Rainers Livmanis chipped in 29 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Saba Tatanashvili who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and Davit Khatiashvili added 20 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Tbilisi: S.Tatanashvili 20+3reb+4ast, D.Khatiashvili 20+4reb+1ast, M.Jafaridze 12+5reb+1ast, S.Guraspauli 6, T.Gvinashvili 5+4reb+1ast, D.Kobakhidze 4+3reb+3ast
Bauska: R.Livmanis 29+4reb+1ast, T.Pavlovics 18+16reb+5ast, B.Burmistrovs 14+4reb+5ast, A.Slakteris 8+5reb+2ast, R.Latuns 8+3reb+1ast, J.Belverts 6+8reb+1ast

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Jelgava – Rapla/Kohila 61-39

Very predictable result when Latvian Jelgava (5-0) smashed at home Estonian Rapla/Kohila (3-2) 61-39 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 61-39. Jelgava dominated on the defensive end, holding Rapla/Kohila to just 7 points in third quarter. They also forced 19 Rapla/Kohila turnovers and outrebounded them 37-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Bruno Riders who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Edvards Salajevs chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Norman Nurmsoo (182-2009) who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds and Tom Laurimaa added 12 points and 4 steals respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Rapla/Kohila: N.Nurmsoo 12+5reb+2ast, T.Laurimaa 12+4reb+2ast, C.Ernits 6+3reb+1ast, T.Talvoja 4+2reb, A.Oidsalu 3, G.Jasson 2+3reb+1ast
Jelgava: B.Riders 19+7reb, E.Salajevs 12+3reb+5ast, K.Kaufelds 9+6reb+1ast, R.Riders 7+3reb+2ast, A.Leitis 4+4reb+1ast, K.Kaminskis 4+10reb

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Pardaugava 2 – Tartu/Avatar 43-103

Not a big story in a game in Riga where Latvian Pardaugava 2 (0-5) was rolled over by Estonian Tartu/Avatar (1-3) 103-43 on Sunday. The game without a history. Tartu/Avatar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Pardaugava 2 to just 6 points in fourth quarter and to 13 points in second half. Tartu/Avatar dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Pardaugava 2‘s 24. Tartu/Avatar forced 28 Pardaugava 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 53-21 including a 32-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Raul Liiva who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. Lennart Joorits chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Five Tartu/Avatar players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Arturs Krivko who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and Mikelis Spridzans added 10 points respectively.
Top scorers:
Pardaugava 2: A.Krivko 13+9reb, M.Kurciss 10+1reb, M.Spridzans 10+1reb+2ast, G.Antans 6+2reb, K.Skalbe 2+3reb, A.Kuznecovs 2+3reb+1ast
Tartu/Avatar: R.Liiva 27+15reb+3ast, L.Joorits 20+4reb+4ast, K.Liivlaid 14+12reb, J.Uibu 12+5reb+1ast, G.Kaara 12+4reb, A.Adamka 11+6reb+1ast