POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Devin Harris
Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most interesting game of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Sixth ranked Viimsi outleveled visiting Keila (7-17) 89-60. Viimsi dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Keila’s 32. Viimsi forced 19 Keila turnovers and outrebounded them 42-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Keila’s players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Devin Harris (182-1992, college: OKWU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals. Karl-Johan Lips (200-1996) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Kristen Kasemets (191-2002) who recorded 19 points and 7 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. Viimsi maintains sixth position with 13-10 record. Keila lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. Viimsi are looking forward to face LU (#11) in Riga in the next round where they are favorite. Keila will have a break next round.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Third ranked Tartu outleveled visiting TalTech (7-13) 83-53. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of TalTech. It was a good game for American point guard Ty Gordon (183-1998, college: Nicholls St.) who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Andrii Voinalovych contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) replied with 15 points and 4 steals for TalTech. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tartu have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-6 record having three points less than leader Prometey. TalTech at the other side keeps the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Tartu will play against Parnu (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. TalTech will play against Ventspils and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Thirteenth ranked Keila won against visiting Viimsi (13-10) 91-87. Worth to mention a great performance of Kristen Kasemets who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Keila’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Karl-Johan Lips with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Newly promoted Keila maintains thirteenth position with 7-17 record. Loser Viimsi keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. Keila will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Viimsi will play against LU (#11) and hope to secure a win.
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Viimsi – Keila 89-60
The most interesting game of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Sixth ranked Viimsi outleveled visiting Keila (7-17) 89-60. Viimsi dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Keila’s 32. Viimsi forced 19 Keila turnovers and outrebounded them 42-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Keila’s players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Devin Harris (182-1992, college: OKWU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals. Karl-Johan Lips (200-1996) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Kristen Kasemets (191-2002) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and Ukrainian forward Ivan Mikhieiev (190-1999) added 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Viimsi maintains sixth position with 13-10 record. Keila lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. Viimsi are looking forward to face LU (#11) in Riga in the next round where they are favorite. Keila will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Viimsi: K.Lips 20+9reb, D.Harris 19+10reb+9ast, M.Toppin 13+10reb+1ast, A.Hint 9+4reb+1ast, E.Haller 7+1ast, K.Sund 6+1ast
Keila: K.Kristen 19+7reb+3ast, I.Mikhieiev 18+6reb+3ast, M.Pahv 7+1reb+1ast, S.Saaremael 5+4reb+1ast, A.Myronenko 3+6reb+2ast, L.Christopher 2+1reb
gschID: 1011808
Tartu – TalTech 83-53
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Third ranked Tartu outleveled visiting TalTech (7-13) 83-53. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of TalTech. They outrebounded TalTech 42-26 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tartu players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by TalTech’s players. It was a good game for American point guard Ty Gordon (183-1998, college: Nicholls St.) who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Ukrainian Andrii Voinalovych (207-1999) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) replied with 15 points and 4 steals and American forward Marcanvis Hymon (203-1995, college: Ole Miss) added 7 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for TalTech. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tartu have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-6 record having three points less than leader Prometey. TalTech at the other side keeps the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Tartu will play against Parnu (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. TalTech will play against Ventspils and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tartu: T.Gordon 22+7reb+6ast, A.Voinalovych 17+4reb+1ast, T.Pavelka 11+7reb+1ast, H.Eelmae 8+5reb+1ast, R.Kivi 5+4reb+1ast, L.Bockler 5+3reb
TalTech: K.Gluditis 15+1reb+1ast, A.Shundel 8+1reb, R.Andre Pehka 7+2reb+1ast, M.Hymon 7+5reb, O.Metsalu 5+5reb+1ast, G.Ilves 4+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1011811
Keila – Viimsi 91-87
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Thirteenth ranked Keila won against visiting Viimsi (13-10) 91-87. Worth to mention a great performance of Kristen Kasemets (191-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Estonian point guard Sten Saaremael (187-1999) who added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Keila’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Karl-Johan Lips (200-1996) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and American center Malik Toppin (206-1997, college: Salem) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four Viimsi players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Keila maintains thirteenth position with 7-17 record. Loser Viimsi keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. Keila will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Viimsi will play against LU (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keila: K.Kristen 25+10reb+4ast, I.Mikhieiev 13+3reb+1ast, C.Sengbusch 9+2reb+2ast, A.Myronenko 9+2reb, M.Pahv 8+3reb, S.Saaremael 8+7reb+4ast
Viimsi: M.Toppin 23+6reb, D.Harris 16+7reb+2ast, K.Lips 14+13reb+7ast, E.Haller 13+2reb, A.Hint 11+3reb, S.Post 7+8reb+7ast
gschID: 1011812
Tags : DEVIN HARRIS, LAT-EST BL BASKETBALL, USA NATIONAL TEAM
