Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game between third ranked Liepaja/LSSS (6-3) and fourth ranked Jelgava (6-2) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Liepaja/LSSS was defeated by Jelgava in Liepaja 76-63. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Liepaja/LSSS. They outrebounded Liepaja/LSSS 46-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for center Marcis Saulitis (209-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. point guard Kristaps Plavnieks (183-1995) helped adding 10 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. point guard Reds Martinsons (177-2007) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jelgava have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Marupe. Liepaja/LSSS at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Rigas Z.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
RNBL top team – Kandava (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Spars/Ventspils (1-7) 100-80. It was a quality performance for Eduards Avotins (198-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Marcis Osis accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rudis Donis (200-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for Spars/Ventspils in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Kandava have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Spars/Ventspils lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Ekselences (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Salaspils (5-3) 107-66 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Sandis Bets who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Salaspils’ coach Reinis Osis felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Raivo Kudrjavcevs produced 15 points for the guests. Salaspils moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BS Ogre. Ekselences lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. Salaspils will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ekselences’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga RSU/VEF.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Liepaja/LSSS destroyed Talsi on the opponent’s court 97-78. Bertanu outscored Rigas Juniori in a home game 92-60. Tukums recorded a loss to Marupe on the road 88-81. Sigulda was defeated by BS Ogre on its own court 88-103. Rigas Z. smashed Ekselences in a road game 92-47.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks by Arturs Ozols of Rigas Z..
Talsi – Liepaja/LSSS 78-97
Very expected game when 10th ranked Talsi (1-6) was crushed at home by third ranked Liepaja/LSSS (6-3) 97-78 on Friday. Liepaja/LSSS looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Reds Martinsons (177-2007) who scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Henriks Bajars (213-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks. Four Liepaja/LSSS players scored in double figures. Forward Rolands Purins (193-1998) produced 29 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Marcis Veliks (176-2006) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Liepaja/LSSS. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Rigas Z. Talsi lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with six games lost. Liepaja/LSSS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Talsi will play against Grobina (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Talsi: R.Purins 29+7reb+1ast, M.Veliks 13+4reb+1ast, A.Grinbergs 13+1reb+1ast, V.Ross 8, K.Donins 5+1reb+5ast, E.Ozolins 4+9reb+1ast
Liepaja/LSSS: R.Martinsons 25+6reb+7ast, H.Bajars 18+11reb, V.Kusnetsov 13+5reb+2ast, G.Riekstins 10+9reb+2ast, T.Luks 8, G.Arajs 8+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1210582
Bertanu – Rigas Juniori 92-60
Rather predictable result in Valmiera where seventh ranked Bertanu (4-3) smashed 9th ranked Rigas Juniori (2-7) 92-60 on Tuesday. Bertanu forced 21 Rigas Juniori turnovers and outrebounded them 44-28 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bertanu looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Krists Ozers (192-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ukrainian center Bohdan Tolmachov (203-2005) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Bertanu players scored in double figures. Guard Renars Jasans (192-2007) produced 13 points and forward Roberts Freidenfelds (196-2007) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bertanu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Kekava. Newly promoted Rigas Juniori keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. Bertanu will meet league’s leader Gulbenes Buki in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rigas Juniori will play against Limbazi (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rigas Juniori: R.Jasans 13+3reb, T.Gusarovs 11+1reb+1ast, R.Freidenfelds 8+5reb+1ast, R.Fortins 8+1reb, V.Valters 7+2reb+5ast, E.Abele 5+2reb
Bertanu: K.Ozers 16+10reb+2ast, B.Tolmachov 14+9reb+2ast, A.Kazaks 13+6reb+3ast, T.Kvasts 13+5reb+4ast, B.Malich 10+2reb, A.Romanytsia 9+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1210583
Marupe – Tukums 88-81
Not a big story in a game in Riga where 8th ranked Tukums (2-5) were defeated by fourth ranked Marupe (6-2) 88-81 on Tuesday. Marupe made 32-of-42 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Marupe outrebounded Tukums 48-35 including 20 on the offensive glass. Marupe looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Toms Ailis (197-2006) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Roberts Ciganskis (197-2006) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Marupe players scored in double figures. Swingman Aksels Skaistlauks (196-1997) produced 24 points and 4 assists and guard Arturs Grinbergs (190-1996) added 19 points and 9 assists respectively for the guests. Tukums’ coach Sandis Poga rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Marupe moved-up to second place, which they share with Jelgava. Loser Tukums keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Grobina. Marupe’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena .
Top scorers:
Tukums: A.Skaistlauks 24+3reb+4ast, A.Grinbergs 19+2reb+9ast, R.Pinne 11+6reb+5ast, R.Kaulins 8+4reb, K.Cavars 8+11reb, N.Jakubovskis 6+3reb
Marupe: T.Ailis 20+7reb+5ast, R.Ciganskis 19+5reb+7ast, R.Jugans 18+8reb+3ast, J.Niedra 14+5reb+7ast, M.Tebelis 9+6reb, A.Kivlenieks 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1210584
Liepaja/LSSS – Jelgava 63-76
The game between third ranked Liepaja/LSSS (6-3) and fourth ranked Jelgava (6-2) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Liepaja/LSSS was defeated by Jelgava in Liepaja 76-63. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Liepaja/LSSS. They outrebounded Liepaja/LSSS 46-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for center Marcis Saulitis (209-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. Point guard Kristaps Plavnieks (183-1995) helped adding 10 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Jelgava players scored in double figures. Point guard Reds Martinsons (177-2007) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Martins Kilups (193-2006) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jelgava have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Marupe. Liepaja/LSSS at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Rigas Z.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Liepaja/LSSS: M.Kilups 15+1reb+1ast, R.Martinsons 14+5reb+1ast, G.Riekstins 8+7reb+1ast, G.Arajs 7+3reb+2ast, K.Sulcs 7+8reb+2ast, H.Bajars 5+4reb+3ast
Jelgava: M.Saulitis 27+15reb+1ast, M.Steinbergs 17+2reb+1ast, K.Neimanis 13+6reb+1ast, K.Plavnieks 10+7reb+12ast, A.Ginters 7+5reb+1ast, J.Berzins 2+2reb
gschID: 1210585
Spars/Ventspils – Kandava 80-100
RNBL top team – Kandava (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Spars/Ventspils (1-7) 100-80. Kandava dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Spars/Ventspils‘ 40. Kandava forced 30 Spars/Ventspils turnovers. It was a quality performance for Eduards Avotins (198-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Marcis Osis (191-2003) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Rudis Donis (200-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Tailers Tigers (177-2007) added 20 points respectively for Spars/Ventspils in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kandava have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Spars/Ventspils lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Spars/Ventspils: R.Donis 27+15reb+4ast, T.Tigers 20+3reb+1ast, J.Miluzs 12+1ast, G.Purins 11+8reb+2ast, R.Prusis 6+4reb+2ast, A.Virsis 2
Kandava: E.Avotins 29+10reb+3ast, M.Osis 18+11reb+3ast, M.Zviedris 17+5reb, M.Mamajs 13+2reb+2ast, A.Lemanis 9+9reb, M.Muste 7+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1210586
Salaspils – Ekselences 107-66
Bottom-ranked Ekselences (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Salaspils (5-3) 107-66 on Wednesday evening. Salaspils dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ekselences‘ 32. Salaspils forced 26 Ekselences turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Sandis Bets (193-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Kristians Armanovs (183-2005) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Salaspils players scored in double figures. Salaspils’ coach Reinis Osis felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Guard Raivo Kudrjavcevs (188-2008) produced 15 points and Roberts Deics added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Salaspils moved-up to fourth place, which they share with BS Ogre. Ekselences lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. Salaspils will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ekselences’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga RSU/VEF.
Top scorers:
Ekselences: R.Kudrjavcevs 15+3reb+1ast, R.Jeromanovs 9+5reb+2ast, R.Deics 9+7reb+1ast, M.Jahovics 9+4reb+1ast, K.Reiters 8+1ast, M.Kudrjavcevs 7+4reb+2ast
Salaspils: A.Vitins 13+3reb+1ast, S.Bets 13+10reb+1ast, K.Berzins 13+2reb+2ast, K.Pastors 13+4reb, K.Armanovs 12+5reb+7ast, D.Tide 12+2reb
gschID: 1210587
Sigulda – BS Ogre 88-103
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked BS Ogre‘s (5-3) road victory over 8th ranked Sigulda (2-6) 103-88 on Wednesday. BS Ogre dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sigulda‘s 32. They outrebounded Sigulda 47-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. BS Ogre looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Niks Trumekalns (182-2004) who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Raimonds Pabrieza (188-1988) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. Five BS Ogre players scored in double figures. Didzis Malisevs (196-2001) produced 48 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Arturs Gulans (196-2002) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. BS Ogre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Salaspils. Loser Sigulda keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sigulda: D.Malisevs 48+8reb+4ast, A.Gulans 11+6reb+5ast, R.Kapostins 11+4reb+2ast, A.Timofejevs 7+1reb+1ast, S.Kalnins 6+4reb, K.Priede 3+3reb
BS Ogre: R.Pabrieza 25+5reb+3ast, N.Trumekalns 23+7reb+6ast, M.Brencans 14+4reb+3ast, V.Poluiakhtov 14+10reb+5ast, K.Porietis 13+4reb+3ast, R.Atars 8+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1210588
Ekselences – Rigas Z. 47-92
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Ekselences (0-7) were outplayed at home by third ranked Rigas Z. (6-3) 92-47 on Sunday. Rigas Z. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ekselences‘ 36. Rigas Z. forced 22 Ekselences turnovers and outrebounded them 47-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Rigas Z. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rigas Z. made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was Martins Feldmanis (-2006) who scored 20 points and 6 assists. Center Arturs Ozols (205-2006) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks. Four Rigas Z. players scored in double figures. Coach Juris Umbrasko‘s team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Guard Raivo Kudrjavcevs (188-2008) produced 6 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Marks Ritenieks added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The victory was the third consecutive win for Rigas Z.. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Liepaja/LSSS. Ekselences lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with seven games lost. Rigas Z. will meet Livani (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ekselences’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga RSU/VEF.
Top scorers:
Ekselences: M.Ritenieks 11+5reb+1ast, L.Hlebovickis 11+1reb+2ast, R.Deics 7+6reb, R.Kudrjavcevs 6+5reb+8ast, K.Reiters 5+1reb+2ast, R.Mass 4+1reb
Rigas Z.: M.Feldmanis 20+4reb+6ast, A.Ozols 18+9reb+2ast, M.Graudins 18+5reb+3ast, K.Vavers 10+9reb+1ast, D.Galdins 9+4reb+3ast, E.Salzemnieks 9+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1241268
