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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 26 in the U18 League took place in Tbilisi. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Academy (11-9) to third ranked Rustavi (15-4) 66-63 on Wednesday evening. Guard Mate Rekhviashvili (187-2007) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Luka Rekhviashvili (183-2007) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. point guard Aleksandre Bachilava (177-2007) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Defending champion maintains third position with 15-4 record having just three points less than leader Zaza Pachulia. Academy at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. Rustavi are looking forward to face league’s leader Zaza Pachulia in Tbilisi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Academy will play at home against Basco (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Tbilisi: Hyundai (#2) and Academy (#7). Academy was smashed at home by 34 points 70-104 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Luka Dolbadze (190-2007) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Nikolozi Kobaidze supported him with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Hyundai’s coach Irakli Cherqezishvili felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Aleksandre Bachilava (177-2007) did not help to save the game for Academy. Hyundai (17-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader Zaza Pachulia. Academy at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. Hyundai will play against Basco (#9) in Batumi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academy will play at home against Basco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Overtime (0-20) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 20th consecutive match to ninth ranked Basco (7-12) 83-54 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Saba Surmanidze who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Giorgi Tskhadadze produced 10 points and 7 rebounds 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. Basco maintains ninth position with 7-12 record. Loser Overtime still closes the standings. Basco will meet higher ranked Academy (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Overtime’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Brooklyn.

In the last two games of round 26 Dinamo won against Sokhumi on the opponent’s court 70-57. Wings unfortunately lost to Kutaisi in a home game 64-73.

Academy – Rustavi 63-66

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Sokhumi – Dinamo 57-70

Very expected game in Tbilisi where 13th ranked Sokhumi (2-17) was defeated by eighth ranked Dinamo (8-12) 70-57 on Friday. Dinamo forced 19 Sokhumi turnovers. The best player for the winners was Revaz Svaridze (190-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Aleksandre Chavleshvili (185-2007) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Dinamo’s coach Luka Oskopeli used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Zviad Kipshidze (198-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds and guard Merabi Guruli (190-2007) added 26 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Dinamo maintains eighth position with 8-12 record. Sokhumi lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dinamo: R.Svaridze 18+20reb+5ast, A.Chavleshvili 13+7reb+1ast, G.Gakharia 12+2reb, N.Tsulaia 8+8reb+1ast, N.Choladze 7+4reb, M.Kazievi 5+2reb+2ast
Sokhumi: M.Guruli 26+5reb+3ast, Z.Kipshidze 17+19reb+3ast, A.Kiria 5+7reb, N.Alimbarashvili 4+4reb+2ast, N.Shonia 3+9reb, D.Shvangiradze 2

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Wings – Kutaisi 64-73

Very predictable result in Tbilisi where fifth ranked Kutaisi (14-5) defeated 10th ranked Wings (6-14) 73-64 on Friday. Kutaisi outrebounded Wings 54-41 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Nikoloz Berekashvili (195-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 25 rebounds. Gera Cheishvili (186-2007) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Giga Muradashvili (188-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Nikoloz Potskhverashvili (190-2007) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kutaisi moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Orbi. Wings lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kutaisi: G.Cheishvili 24+6reb+6ast, N.Berekashvili 15+25reb, S.Managadze 9+4reb+2ast, T.Chokhonelidze 7+9reb+3ast, N.Machitidze 5+4reb+4ast, N.Chikhladze 4+1ast
Wings: N.Potskhverashvili 16+5reb+5ast, G.Muradashvili 15+12reb+1ast, K.Bragvadze 10+3reb+3ast, Z.Gaprindashvili 8+3reb+2ast, S.Robakidze 6+3reb+2ast, N.Kajaia 5+3reb+1ast

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Basco – Overtime 83-54

Bottom-ranked Overtime (0-20) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 20th consecutive match to ninth ranked Basco (7-12) 83-54 on Friday evening. Basco dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Overtime‘s 24. Basco forced 20 Overtime turnovers and outrebounded them 50-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Saba Surmanidze (-2007) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Saba Khimshiashvili (-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Giorgi Tskhadadze (200-2007) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and Saba Kipshidze added 11 points 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. Basco maintains ninth position with 7-12 record. Loser Overtime still closes the standings. Basco will meet higher ranked Academy (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Overtime’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Brooklyn.
Top scorers:
Basco: S.Surmanidze 26+5reb+4ast, S.Khimshiashvili 16+13reb+2ast, G.Axobadze 11+7reb+1ast, N.Imnadze 9+8reb+1ast, L.Karalidze 9+3reb+2ast, S.Mutidze 5+6reb
Overtime: L.Luarsabishvili 11+3reb+1ast, S.Kipshidze 11+3reb+3ast, G.Tskhadadze 10+7reb+1ast, G.Chkhenkeli 8+4reb+2ast, L.Tsulaia 6+1ast, S.Nanuashvili 4+1reb+1ast

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Academy – Hyundai 70-104

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Tbilisi: Hyundai (#2) and Academy (#7). Academy was smashed at home by 34 points 70-104 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Hyundai dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Academy‘s 44. Hyundai forced 21 Academy turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Academy‘s players. Luka Dolbadze (190-2007) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Nikolozi Kobaidze (192-2007) supported him with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Hyundai players scored in double figures. Hyundai’s coach Irakli Cherqezishvili felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Aleksandre Bachilava (177-2007) did not help to save the game for Academy. Akmalkhan Aubakirov added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Hyundai (17-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader Zaza Pachulia. Academy at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. Hyundai will play against Basco (#9) in Batumi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academy will play at home against Basco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hyundai: L.Dolbadze 22+12reb+6ast, I.Tvalabeishvili 16+2reb+1ast, N.Kobaidze 15+8reb+7ast, S.Khonelidze 13+5reb+2ast, N.Kupatadze 12+6reb+6ast, S.Bakradze 7+4reb
Academy: A.Bachilava 21+5reb+4ast, A.Aubakirov 16+13reb+1ast, G.Meparishvili 14+5reb+3ast, L.Gachechiladze 7+4reb, I.Kurdadze 5+2reb+1ast, B.Gagua 4+5reb+1ast