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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 12 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. The game took place in Tallinn where fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo outleveled host TalTech (6-5) 109-75. Kalev/Cramo shot 61.0 percent from the field and had 24 for 33 from the free-throw line, while TalTech only scored eight points from the stripe. Kalev/Cramo shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. 24 personal fouls committed by TalTech helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for guard Kasper Suurorg (200-2002, college: SFC) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 4 assists. Guard Leemet Bockler (200-2001, college: SMC) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 assists and 4 steals for TalTech. TalTech’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Kalev/Cramo (7-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Estonian champion maintains fourth position. TalTech at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with BK Ogre. Kalev/Cramo are looking forward to face league’s second-placed Rigas Z. on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. TalTech will play against Rapla (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
One of the most interesting games of round 12 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Second ranked Rigas Z. won against host LU (0-11) 83-66. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Justin McKoy (203-2001, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Davids Viksne who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Rihards Aleksandrovs (201-2002) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rigas Z. (9-3) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader VEF Riga. LU at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Rigas Z. will play against Kalev/Cramo (#4) in Tallinn in the next round. LU will play at home against Keila KK (#14) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
One of the most interesting games of round 12 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Thirteenth ranked Viimsi won against host Parnu (3-4) 80-74. The winners were led by Omar Pajic who scored that evening 14 points and 7 rebounds. Even 18 points, 7 assists and 4 steals by Christian Bradford did not help to save the game for Parnu. Viimsi maintains thirteenth position with 2-8 record. Loser Parnu keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. Viimsi will meet at home higher ranked Liepaja (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Parnu will play against Tartu and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 12 Ventspils were beaten by Keila C. on the road 82-75.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 14 points and 4 assists by Jorgen Rikberg of Viimsi.

TalTech – Kalev/Cramo 75-109

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LU – Rigas Z. 66-83

One of the most interesting games of round 12 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Second ranked Rigas Z. won against host LU (0-11) 83-66. They outrebounded LU 49-27 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rigas Z. players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Justin McKoy (203-2001, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Davids Viksne (195-2000) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Rigas Z. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Rihards Aleksandrovs (201-2002) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Edvards Lucis (185-2000) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rigas Z. (9-3) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader VEF Riga. LU at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Rigas Z. will play against Kalev/Cramo (#4) in Tallinn in the next round. LU will play at home against Keila KK (#14) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
LU: E.Lucis 15+3reb+4ast, E.Fridenbergs 15+4reb+1ast, R.Aleksandrovs 10+12reb+1ast, E.Egle 9+1reb+4ast, R.Svitins 8+1reb+1ast, H.Kaupmanis 5+2reb
Rigas Z.: D.Viksne 19+6reb+1ast, U.Pinete 16+2reb+4ast, J.McKoy 16+13reb+6ast, J.Vitols 13+2reb+4ast, K.Helmanis 8+10reb+3ast, K.Skrinda 6+4reb

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Keila C. – Ventspils 82-75

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Estonian Keila C. (5-3) beat at home 11th ranked Latvian Ventspils (4-7) 82-75 on Wednesday. The winners were led by Ukrainian center Ihor Serheyev (210-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Lithuanian guard Tautvydas Kupstas (193-2000, college: UWF) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Keila C. players scored in double figures. Keila C.’s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Zac Watson (201, college: Longwood) did not help to save the game for Ventspils. His fellow American import guard MJ Randolph (193-1999, college: FAMU) added 18 points and 5 assists. Keila C. maintains eighth position with 5-3 record. Loser Ventspils keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ventspils: Z.Watson 22+12reb, A.Ausejs 20+5reb+1ast, M.Randolph 18+4reb+5ast, R.Zakis 4+5reb+1ast, M.Miseailo 4+1reb, R.Berze 3+3reb
Keila C.: I.Serheyev 20+13reb, S.Sutt 15+1reb, T.Kupstas 12+6reb+5ast, K.Kasemets 12+4reb+4ast, E.Makke 10+6reb+1ast, R.Kuttis 8+1reb+1ast

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Parnu – Viimsi 74-80

One of the most interesting games of round 12 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Thirteenth ranked Viimsi won against host Parnu (3-4) 80-74. Viimsi dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Parnu‘s 34. The winners were led by Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) who scored that evening 14 points and 7 rebounds and Kristjan Kokk (201-2001) supported him with 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 18 points, 7 assists and 4 steals by American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) did not help to save the game for Parnu. Nigerian forward Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson (203-1999, college: Rider) added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Viimsi maintains thirteenth position with 2-8 record. Loser Parnu keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. Viimsi will meet at home higher ranked Liepaja (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Parnu will play against Tartu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Parnu: C.Bradford 18+7ast, R.Valge 12+1reb, I.Chumakov 11+5reb, O.Jarvi 11+4reb+1ast, A.Ogemuno-Johnson 10+10reb+2ast, I.Tamm 9+5reb+1ast
Viimsi: K.Kokk 19+3reb, J.Rikberg 14+2reb+4ast, O.Pajic 14+7reb+1ast, M.Jaakson 14+4reb+2ast, A.Hint 8+3reb+4ast, K.Sund 7+2reb