Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most interesting game of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. The game took place in Rakvere where seventh ranked Parnu outleveled host Tarvas (4-20) 95-61. They outrebounded Tarvas 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Latvian guard Andris Misters (196-1992, college: Jacksonville) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Alterique Gilbert (183-1997, college: Wichita St.) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Bosnian power forward Igor Josipovic (205-1988) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Tarvas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Parnu maintains seventh position with 12-11 record. Tarvas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Parnu are looking forward to face LU (#11) in Riga in the next round. Tarvas will have a break next round.
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Valmiera where ViA won against visiting LU (6-17) 76-70. Latvian point guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-1989) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Klavs Dubults chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Latvian Gustavs Kampuss (190-1999) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory ViA went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. LU at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with 17 games lost. ViA will play against higher ranked BK Ogre (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LU will play against Parnu (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Seventh ranked Parnu outleveled host Tallinna Kalev (3-20) 84-57. Siim-Markus Post notched 11 points and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even 18 points by Eduards Hazners did not help to save the game for Tallinna Kalev. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Parnu maintains seventh position with 12-11 record. Tallinna Kalev lost sixteenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Parnu will meet LU (#11) in the next round. Tallinna Kalev will play against Liepaja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 22 were not that significant. ViA was smashed by Kalev/Cramo on the road 97-66. Tartu won against Liepaja on its own court 78-71. Viimsi was outscored by VEF Riga in a road game 94-60. Ventspils managed to beat Rapla at home 91-81. Rapla defeated Liepaja on the opponent’s court 63-61. BK Ogre smashed Viimsi in a home game 100-77. LU lost to BK Ogre on the road 79-93.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 27 points and 12 rebounds by Matas Jucikas of BK Ogre.
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Kalev/Cramo – ViA 97-66
There was a small surprise when second ranked Estonian Kalev/Cramo (20-4) crushed bottom-ranked Latvian ViA (7-16) in Tallinn 97-66 on Wednesday. Kalev/Cramo looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by ViA’s players. Kregor Hermet (205-1997) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Kristjan Kitsing (205-1990) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Kalev/Cramo’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Kregor Hermet (205-1997) did not help to save the game for ViA. Forward Kristjan Kitsing (205-1990) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Kalev/Cramo have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Estonian champion maintains second position with 20-4 record having just two points less than leader VEF Riga. Loser ViA dropped to the bottom place with 16 games lost. Kalev/Cramo will meet at home BK Ogre (#6) in the next round. ViA will play against BK Ogre (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
VIA: D.Clark 15+3reb+1ast, K.Dubults 11+14reb+1ast, K.Apsitis 11+4reb+2ast, J.Kaufmanis 10+5ast, V.Liepins 6+3reb+1ast, J.Engers 5
gschID: 922373
Tartu – Liepaja 78-71
Rather expected game when 12th ranked Latvian Liepaja (5-18) lost on the road to ninth ranked Estonian Tartu (9-14) 78-71 on Wednesday. Estonian Robin Kivi (196-1999) notched 16 points to lead the effort and Mart Rosenthal (192-1999) supported him with 12 points and 6 assists. Tartu’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Latvian forward Zigmars Raimo (200-1997, college: Hawaii) did not help to save the game for Liepaja. Power forward Karlis Silins (209-1997, college: FAU) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tartu maintains ninth position with 9-14 record. Loser Liepaja keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Tartu will meet league’s leader VEF Riga on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Liepaja will play against Ventspils (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tartu: R.Kivi 16+3reb+3ast, B.Huggins 13+4reb+1ast, M.Rosenthal 12+3reb+6ast, E.Wembi 10+7reb+2ast, O.Suurorg 9+3reb+1ast, H.Eelmae 5+2reb+1ast
Liepaja: K.Silins 14+7reb+1ast, R.Krastins 14+1reb+3ast, Z.Raimo 13+7reb+4ast, R.Berzins 13+4reb+4ast, O.Hlebovickis 8+3reb, P.Salmins 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 922374
VEF Riga – Viimsi 94-60
Rather predictable result when first ranked Latvian VEF Riga (22-2) rolled over at home 5th ranked Estonian Viimsi (16-9) 94-60 on Friday. VEF Riga forced 22 Viimsi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Jalen Riley (184-1993, college: ETSU) notched 19 points to lead the effort and Kristers Zoriks (195-1998, college: St.Mary’s, CA) supported him with 11 points and 8 assists. Four VEF Riga players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by American forward Tyler Roberson (203-1994, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Viimsi. His fellow American import point guard Devin Harris (182-1992, college: OKWU) added 12 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 22-2 record. Loser Viimsi keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. VEF Riga will meet at home Tartu (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Viimsi will play against Parnu (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
VEF Riga: J.Riley 19+3reb+1ast, R.Curry 15+4reb, A.Ate 12+1reb, R.Hammonds 12+8reb+1ast, K.Zoriks 11+2reb+8ast, A.Miska 8+3reb
Viimsi: T.Roberson 14+8reb, D.Harris 12+4reb+1ast, R.Zakis 9+7reb+1ast, S.Roigas 8+1ast, R.Jorgen 7+1reb+2ast, T.Jurkatamm 7+5reb+1ast
gschID: 922375
Tarvas – Parnu 61-95
The most interesting game of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. The game took place in Rakvere where seventh ranked Parnu outleveled host Tarvas (4-20) 95-61. They outrebounded Tarvas 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Latvian guard Andris Misters (196-1992, college: Jacksonville) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Alterique Gilbert (183-1997, college: Wichita St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Four Parnu players scored in double figures. Bosnian power forward Igor Josipovic (205-1988) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Serbian point guard Aleksa Nikolic (200-1995, college: Marshall) added 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Tarvas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Parnu maintains seventh position with 12-11 record. Tarvas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Parnu are looking forward to face LU (#11) in Riga in the next round. Tarvas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Parnu: R.Valge 22+2ast, A.Misters 21+7reb+3ast, A.Gilbert 12+5reb+10ast, M.Kirves 10+5reb+1ast, T.Barnies 9+5reb+1ast, S.Aav 6+3reb+1ast
Tarvas: I.Josipovic 17+6reb+1ast, J.Gregg 11+5reb, A.Nikolic 9+7reb+4ast, L.Arvan-Johhannes 7+1reb+3ast, S.Saaremael 6+2reb, M.Markus 3
gschID: 922376
Ventspils – Rapla 91-81
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Estonian Rapla (10-12) lost on the road to third ranked Latvian Ventspils (19-3) 91-81 on Friday. Strangely Rapla outrebounded Ventspils 43-24 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guntis Sipolins (207-1993) notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Latvian Kristaps Kilps (195-2001) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Five Ventspils players scored in double figures. Ventspils’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) did not help to save the game for Rapla. His fellow American import forward Darryl Tucker (201-1995, college: UWF, agency: Interperformances) added 18 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Ventspils maintains third position with 19-3 record having five points less than leader VEF Riga. Rapla lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Ventspils will meet at home Liepaja (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rapla will play against LU (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ventspils: G.Sipolins 17+6reb+2ast, K.Kilps 13+2reb+4ast, A.Majauskas 11+3reb, K.Mediss 10, A.Ausejs 10+1reb+5ast, L.Thomas 10+2reb+2ast
Rapla: D.Wiggins 20+9reb+4ast, D.Tucker 18+12reb+2ast, V.Ricards 15+3reb+2ast, M.Paasoja 8+5reb+5ast, S.Kaldre 6+5reb, R.Markus 6+2reb+2ast
gschID: 922377
ViA – LU 76-70
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Valmiera where ViA won against visiting LU (6-17) 76-70. ViA players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Latvian point guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-1989) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian center Klavs Dubults (204-1996) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Latvian Gustavs Kampuss (190-1999) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Latvian Davids Viksne (195-2000) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory ViA went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. LU at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with 17 games lost. ViA will play against higher ranked BK Ogre (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LU will play against Parnu (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
ViA: J.Kaufmanis 24+5reb+3ast, K.Dubults 18+9reb+4ast, K.Apsitis 14+5reb, E.Jonats 13+5reb+2ast, G.Ricards 5+1reb+3ast, V.Liepins 2+3reb+1ast
LU: G.Kampuss 20+8reb+1ast, D.Viksne 18+7reb+4ast, R.Avotins 17+4reb+2ast, R.Vitolskis 10+6reb+3ast, P.Miglinieks 3+1reb+2ast, K.Cavars 1+4reb
gschID: 922378
Liepaja – Rapla 61-63
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Estonian Rapla (10-12) edged on the road 12th ranked Latvian Liepaja (5-18) 63-61 on Saturday. Rapla forced 23 Liepaja turnovers. American forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Ricards Vanags (202-2002) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Karlis Silins (209-1997, college: FAU) did not help to save the game for Liepaja. Latvian Roberts Berzins (193-2001) added 7 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Four Liepaja players scored in double figures. Rapla maintains eighth position with 10-12 record. Loser Liepaja keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Rapla will meet at home LU (#11) in the next round. Liepaja will play against Ventspils and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rapla: V.Ricards 12+5reb, D.Wiggins 12+11reb+1ast, D.Tucker 11+4reb, M.Paasoja 7+2reb+6ast, S.Kaldre 6+2reb+3ast, V.Kaarel 5
Liepaja: O.Hlebovickis 12+4reb, K.Silins 11+8reb+2ast, R.Krastins 11+4reb+1ast, Z.Raimo 10+6reb+1ast, V.Juris 8+3reb+1ast, R.Berzins 7+8reb+6ast
gschID: 922379
BK Ogre – Viimsi 100-77
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Estonian Viimsi (16-9) was outleveled on the road by sixth ranked Latvian BK Ogre (13-9) 100-77 on Saturday. BK Ogre made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Latvian point guard Rinalds Sirsnins (186-1985) notched 9 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the effort and Latvian Renars Magone (201-1992, college: Liepaja) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 14 points by American point guard Devin Harris (182-1992, college: OKWU) did not help to save the game for Viimsi. Rain Veideman (194-1991) added 9 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. BK Ogre maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Loser Viimsi keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. BK Ogre will meet league’s second-placed Kalev/Cramo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Viimsi will play against Parnu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BK Ogre: R.Magone 19+5reb+1ast, M.Jucikas 15+6reb+1ast, L.Blaus 14+8reb+2ast, U.Pinete 11+1reb+2ast, J.Antrops 9, R.Sirsnins 9+5reb+13ast
Viimsi: D.Harris 14+3reb+2ast, R.Zakis 12+2reb, R.Veideman 9+4reb+3ast, S.Roigas 8+1reb, R.Jorgen 6+1ast, K.Sund 6+1reb
gschID: 922381
Tallinna Kalev – Parnu 57-84
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Seventh ranked Parnu outleveled host Tallinna Kalev (3-20) 84-57. Parnu dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Tallinna Kalev’s 24. Parnu forced 25 Tallinna Kalev turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) notched 11 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Lithuanian forward Arturas Valeika (207-1985, college: Weber St.) supported him with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Four Parnu players scored in double figures. Even 18 points by Latvian guard Eduards Hazners (193-1997) did not help to save the game for Tallinna Kalev. American forward RJ McGhee (198-1991, college: Okla City) added 11 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Parnu maintains seventh position with 12-11 record. Tallinna Kalev lost sixteenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Parnu will meet LU (#11) in the next round. Tallinna Kalev will play against Liepaja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Parnu: R.Valge 16+1reb+1ast, A.Misters 14+2ast, S.Post 11+3reb+7ast, M.Kirves 10+5reb+3ast, A.Gilbert 9+4reb+3ast, A.Valeika 9+7reb+3ast
Tallinna Kalev: E.Hazners 18+2reb+2ast, R.McGhee 11+3reb+1ast, A.Hint 9+3reb+2ast, J.Jarvelainen 7+2reb, V.Kriisa 6, K.Thompson 2+5reb+1ast
gschID: 973861
BK Ogre – LU 93-79
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked BK Ogre (13-9) beat at home 10th ranked LU (6-17) 93-79 on Wednesday. They outrebounded LU 46-19 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. BK Ogre looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Lithuanian center Matas Jucikas (205-1994, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) supported him with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Four BK Ogre players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 6 assists by Latvian point guard Ricards Vitolskis (185-2001) did not help to save the game for LU. Latvian point guard Norberts Strautins (190-2000) added 15 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. BK Ogre maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Loser LU dropped to the eleventh place with 17 games lost. BK Ogre will meet league’s second-placed Kalev/Cramo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. LU will play against Parnu (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BK Ogre: M.Jucikas 27+12reb+1ast, K.Dargais 14+13reb+6ast, U.Pinete 11+4reb+2ast, P.Poska 10+4reb+1ast, R.Magone 10+3reb+3ast, J.Antrops 10+2reb+1ast
LU: R.Vitolskis 22+1reb+6ast, N.Strautins 15+4ast, G.Kampuss 12+1reb+1ast, R.Avotins 7+2reb+2ast, P.Miglinieks 6+2ast, B.Valters 6+3reb
gschID: 974061
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