Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Bottom-ranked Overtime (0-11) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to eighth ranked Wings (4-7) 89-62 on Saturday evening. The game without a history. Wings led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Overtime‘s 40. They outrebounded Overtime 70-45 including a 30-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Data Khatiashvili (-2010) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and Zviad Gaprindashvili (180-2007) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Gurami Zirakashvili (180-2008) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wings maintains eighth position with 4-7 record. Overtime at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
In the last two games of round 14 Rustavi lost to Orbi on the opponent’s court 93-99. Sokhumi was outscored by Basco in a home game 50-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Saba Khimshiashvili of Basco.
Orbi – Rustavi 99-93
Everything could happen in Tbilisi at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Orbi and 5th ranked Rustavi had identical 8-2 record. This time Orbi used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Rustavi 99-93 on Thursday night. The hosts trailed by 16 points after three quarters before their 35-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Orbi dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Rustavi‘s 46. Orbi had a 46-34 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Rustavi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Oto Chincharauli (198-2007) scored 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Luka Melanashvili (191-2007) chipped in 25 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Data Vashakidze (186-2007) responded with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Giorgi Gogoladze (200-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Orbi (9-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Rustavi keeps the fifth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Rustavi: D.Vashakidze 27+5reb+7ast, M.Rekhviashvili 22+3reb, G.Gogoladze 16+14reb+2ast, L.Rekhviashvili 7+2reb+1ast, G.Pertsuliani 6+11reb, G.Cheishvili 6+2reb+3ast
Orbi: O.Chincharauli 33+5reb+5ast, L.Melanashvili 25+6reb+9ast, G.Gabedava 19+14reb+7ast, L.Kuchava 7+4reb, G.Sharvashidze 6+7reb+4ast, S.Lataria 5+3reb
gschID: 1247152
Overtime – Wings 62-89
Bottom-ranked Overtime (0-11) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to eighth ranked Wings (4-7) 89-62 on Saturday evening. The game without a history. Wings led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Overtime‘s 40. They outrebounded Overtime 70-45 including a 30-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Data Khatiashvili (-2010) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and Zviad Gaprindashvili (180-2007) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Gurami Zirakashvili (180-2008) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Giorgi Gogichaishvili (165-2008) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wings maintains eighth position with 4-7 record. Overtime at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Overtime: G.Zirakashvili 14+5reb+2ast, Z.Nozadze 13+3reb+4ast, G.Gogichaishvili 10+9reb+2ast, L.Luarsabishvili 8+10reb, L.Milashvili 6+2ast, G.Tskhadadze 5+9reb
Wings: D.Khatiashvili 16+4reb+2ast, Z.Gaprindashvili 14+3reb+3ast, G.Muradashvili 11+8reb+1ast, L.Jijeishvili 8+6reb+1ast, M.Martinenko 8+2reb+2ast, N.Kajaia 7+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1247153
Sokhumi – Basco 50-73
Everything could happen in Tbilisi at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Basco and 11th ranked Sokhumi had identical 2-7 record. But Sokhumi was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Batumi 73-50 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Basco. Sokhumi managed to win second period 18-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Basco dominated on the defensive end, holding Sokhumi to just 7 points in first quarter. They held Sokhumi to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Basco forced 29 Sokhumi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Saba Khimshiashvili (-2007) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and guard Saba Surmanidze (-2007) chipped in 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Merabi Guruli (190-2007) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and forward Zviad Kipshidze (198-2008) scored 8 points and 19 rebounds. Basco (3-7) moved-up to ninth place. Loser Sokhumi keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Telavi.
Top scorers:
Sokhumi: M.Guruli 24+4reb+4ast, Z.Kipshidze 8+19reb+3ast, N.Shonia 7+1reb+1ast, N.Alimbarashvili 4+5reb+1ast, S.Podiashvili 4+5reb+2ast, N.Kiria 3+7reb+2ast
Basco: S.Khimshiashvili 22+16reb+4ast, S.Surmanidze 21+4reb+5ast, D.Petrichenko 8+1reb+1ast, G.Axobadze 7+1reb+1ast, L.Karalidze 6+3reb+3ast, A.Tabakidze 3+6reb+3ast
gschID: 1247154
