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The most interesting game of round 32 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Twelfth ranked Keila C. edged visiting Viimsi (5-23) 75-72. The best player for the winners was American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) who scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Ralf Kuttis (197-2002) chipped in 16 points and 4 steals. Jorgen Rikberg (185-2002) produced 15 points for the guests. Keila C. maintains twelfth position with 8-20 record. Viimsi lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 23 games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 32 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. First ranked VEF Riga won against host Ventspils (14-14) 89-84. American point guard Harrison Cleary (185-1997, college: UMC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Issuf Sanon contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. VEF Riga’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Roberts Berze (198-2001, college: McNeese St.) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Ventspils. VEF Riga have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 25-3 record. Ventspils at the other side keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with TalTech and Rapla.
One of the most interesting games of round 32 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Third ranked Rigas Z. won against visiting Liepaja (15-13) 90-80. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liepaja. Worth to mention a great performance of Toms Skuja who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Rigas Z.’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kristaps Kilps responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Rigas Z. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-6 record having just three points less than leader VEF Riga. Loser Liepaja keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.

Rest of the games of round 32 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
BK Ogre defeated Rapla in a road game 84-76. Bottom-ranked LU beat Tartu at home 84-82. Parnu was destroyed by Valmiera Glass on the opponent’s court 102-79. TalTech managed to outperform Keila KK in a home game 101-88. Keila C. was rolled over Kalev/Cramo on the road 86-56. Viimsi lost to Latvian defending champion VEF Riga on its own court 69-98.

Keila C. – Viimsi 75-72

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Rapla – BK Ogre 76-84

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Estonian Rapla (14-14) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Latvian BK Ogre (17-11) 84-76 on Saturday. BK Ogre made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. BK Ogre had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Myles Rasnick (185-1999, college: Maryville, TN) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five BK Ogre players scored in double figures. American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer) responded with 25 points and 8 rebounds and Hendrik Eelmae (199-2000) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BK Ogre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tartu and Valmiera Glass. Loser Rapla dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Ventspils and TalTech.
Top scorers:
Rapla: J.McCreary 25+8reb, H.Eelmae 11+3reb+5ast, I.Kajupank 10+2reb+1ast, B.McKissic 8+2reb+3ast, T.Niits 8+7reb+3ast, E.Krumins 6+2reb+1ast
BK Ogre: K.Dargais 14+13reb+6ast, M.Rasnick 13+5reb+3ast, K.Apsitis 12+1reb+3ast, G.Kampuss 11+5ast, K.Berzins 10+5reb, R.Zebergs 9+3reb

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LU – Tartu 84-82

There was a surprise result in Riga where fifteenth ranked Latvian LU (3-25) edged higher ranked Estonian Tartu (17-11) 84-82 on Saturday. LU forced 20 Tartu turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Edvards Egle (190-2005) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Edvards Lucis (185-2000) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Karl-Johan Lips (205-1996) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and Lithuanian guard Karolis Giedraitis (194-1998) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. LU maintains fifteenth position with 3-25 record. Loser Tartu keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Valmiera Glass and BK Ogre.
Top scorers:
Tartu: K.Lips 25+9reb+5ast, K.Giedraitis 16+4reb, M.Paasoja 11+4reb+1ast, J.Henry 9+4reb+1ast, R.Nurger 9+6reb+3ast, O.El-Sheikh 7+7reb+3ast
LU: E.Egle 34+6reb+4ast, E.Lucis 13+8reb+2ast, R.Svitins 9+7reb+2ast, H.Kaupmanis 9+5reb+1ast, D.Smirnovs 7+5reb, A.Helmanis 5+6reb+2ast

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Ventspils – VEF Riga 84-89

One of the most interesting games of round 32 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. First ranked VEF Riga won against host Ventspils (14-14) 89-84. VEF Riga forced 19 Ventspils turnovers. Ventspils were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Harrison Cleary (185-1997, college: UMC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Ukrainian point guard Issuf Sanon (194-1999) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. VEF Riga’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Roberts Berze (198-2001, college: McNeese St.) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds and American guard MJ Randolph (193-1999, college: FAMU) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for Ventspils. VEF Riga have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 25-3 record. Ventspils at the other side keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with TalTech and Rapla.
Top scorers:
Ventspils: M.Randolph 18+2reb+4ast, R.Berze 18+7reb+1ast, R.Zakis 12+4reb+1ast, T.Lekunas 10+8reb, E.Mezulis 10, Z.Watson 9+8reb+2ast
VEF Riga: H.Cleary 22+4reb+1ast, I.Sanon 18+6reb+2ast, D.Bertans 18+1ast, V.Bobrov 9+8reb+2ast, M.Gulbis 9+7reb+2ast, I.Sydorov 7+4reb+1ast

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Rigas Z. – Liepaja 90-80

One of the most interesting games of round 32 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Third ranked Rigas Z. won against visiting Liepaja (15-13) 90-80. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Liepaja. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Toms Skuja (189-2002) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Robert Ford III (183-1999, college: Montana St.) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Rigas Z. players scored in double figures. Rigas Z.’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kristaps Kilps (195-2001) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and forward Rodijs Macoha (200-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Rigas Z. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-6 record having just three points less than leader VEF Riga. Loser Liepaja keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: K.Kilps 18+6reb+7ast, K.Dubults 18+4reb, R.Macoha 15+10reb+1ast, R.Freimanis 9, R.Kuksiks 9+5reb, E.Lasenbergs 7+2reb+3ast
Rigas Z.: T.Skuja 26+7reb+5ast, R.Ford III 19+5reb+3ast, R.Freimanis 14+6reb, R.Berzins 14+1reb+4ast, K.Helmanis 7+4reb+1ast, D.Viksne 5+2reb+2ast

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Valmiera Glass – Parnu 102-79

Very expected game when 11th ranked Estonian Parnu (11-17) was rolled over on the road by sixth ranked Latvian Valmiera Glass (17-11) 102-79 on Saturday. Valmiera Glass looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian Rostyslav Novitskyi (204-2000, college: Fordham) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and American Kahliel Spear (200-2000, college: RMU) who added 21 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Ukrainian Volodymyr Shevchenko (201-1994, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Austrian-American forward Bryce Douvier (201-1991, college: TAMUCC) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Parnu’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Valmiera Glass moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tartu and BK Ogre. Parnu lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Parnu: V.Shevchenko 22+10reb+1ast, O.Jarvi 17+2reb+6ast, B.Douvier 17+9reb+2ast, I.Tamm 12+7reb+2ast, O.Suurorg 6+2reb+1ast, R.Valge 4+2reb
Valmiera Glass: R.Novitskyi 23+11reb+5ast, M.Nuga 22+2reb+1ast, K.Spear 21+9reb+3ast, E.Elksnis 13+2reb+1ast, D.Smith 9+2reb+9ast, O.Berzins 7+1reb+2ast

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TalTech – Keila KK 101-88

Rather predictable result in Tallinn where tenth ranked TalTech (14-14) beat 14th ranked Keila KK (4-24) 101-88 on Saturday. TalTech made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. TalTech outrebounded Keila KK 39-21 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. TalTech looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Carlos Jurgens (196-1998, college: ORU) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists and Oliver Metsalu (196-1993) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four TalTech players scored in double figures. American point guard Javeon Jones (188-2000, college: Catawba) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 assists and 4 steals and Latvian guard Rinalds Timma (193-2003) scored 12 points. TalTech have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ventspils and Rapla. Keila KK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: J.Jones 26+3reb+10ast, E.Haller 13+2reb+1ast, R.Timma 12+4reb, R.Sats 9+2reb+1ast, K.Lootus 8+2reb, S.Kaldre 6+3reb+5ast
TalTech: C.Jurgens 23+4reb+4ast, T.Jurkatamm 17+5reb+3ast, O.Metsalu 17+8reb+4ast, I.Sunelik 14+6reb+1ast, R.Andre 10+3reb+1ast, K.Valb 8+4reb+6ast

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Kalev/Cramo – Keila C. 86-56

Not a big story in a game in Tallinn where 12th ranked Keila C. (8-20) was outplayed by second ranked Kalev/Cramo (24-4) 86-56 on Sunday. Kalev/Cramo dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Keila C.‘s 26 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Kalev/Cramo had a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Keila C.‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of Stefan Vaaks (198-2005) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Latvian Anrijs Miska (208-2000) who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Ukrainian center Ihor Serheyev (210-2001) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) scored 13 points and 6 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. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending Estonian champion maintains second position with 24-4 record behind leader VEF Riga. Loser Keila C. keeps the twelfth place with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Keila C.: I.Serheyev 15+6reb, C.Trapp 13+6reb+1ast, S.Sutt 9+2reb+3ast, A.Myronenko 7+6reb, C.Lenk 4+1reb, R.Kuttis 4+1reb+1ast
Kalev/Cramo: A.Miska 17+7reb, M.Meiers 12+4reb, L.Bockler 11+1reb+1ast, S.Vaaks 11+9reb+7ast, K.Hermet 9+5reb, G.Kuuba 8+7reb+2ast

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Viimsi – VEF Riga 69-98

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Latvian VEF Riga (25-3) outleveled on the road 13th ranked Estonian Viimsi (5-23) 98-69 on Sunday. VEF Riga made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Viimsi turnovers. VEF Riga looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian point guard Issuf Sanon (194-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and American point guard Harrison Cleary (185-1997, college: UMC) who added 23 points during the contest. Five VEF Riga players scored in double figures. Point guard Ron Laanemaa (178-2004) responded with 17 points and Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. VEF Riga have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Latvian champion maintains first position with 25-3 record. Viimsi lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
Viimsi: R.Laanemaa 17+3reb+2ast, O.Pajic 11+4reb+3ast, G.Allemann 9+5reb+1ast, K.Kuusmaa 9+4reb+3ast, A.Hint 8+2reb, K.Reinart 7+2ast
VEF Riga: H.Cleary 23+1ast, I.Sanon 20+3reb+1ast, R.Aleksandrovs 12+9reb+2ast, R.Berkolds 11+3reb+1ast, I.Sydorov 10+2reb+5ast, K.Soldatenoks 10+4reb+1ast