KML Round 18: BC Rakvere keeps a leadership position - Feb 10, 2013
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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked BC Rakvere as it allowed them to take a leadership position. BC Rakvere edged 5th ranked Valga at home 75-74. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-14. But Valga won second period 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BC Rakvere forced 25 Valga turnovers. Strangely Valga outrebounded BC Rakvere 41-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Valga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Latvian swingman Juris Umbrasko (197-79) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Reimo Tamm (185-84) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Latvian guard Edgars Cunda (195-84) with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Valga will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. BC Rakvere will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Tln Kalev in Tallinn. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Tallinn: TTU (#4) and Tln Kalev (#8). Tln Kalev was smashed at home by 30 points 43-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) notched 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Kiur Akenparg supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 4 assists by American-Italian guard Marc Campbell (180-86, college: N.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Tln Kalev. Tln Kalev's coach Kalle Klandorf gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. TTU maintains fourth position with 11-9 record. Tln Kalev lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. TTU's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tallinn . Valga (#5) was upset in Tallinn by eighth ranked Tln Kalev69-56. The best player for the winners was Mihkel Kurg who scored 26 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Raitis Grafs who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Tln Kalev maintains eighth position with 5-16 record. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Tln Kalev will meet league's leader BC Rakvere on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Valga will have a break next round. Fourth ranked TTU (11-9) crushed at home 9th ranked Hito/Johvi (1-18) by 32 points 103-71, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a good game for Erik Keedus who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Hito/Johvi's coach Priit Sternhof already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. TTU maintains fourth position with 11-9 record. Hito/Johvi lost eighteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Fourth ranked TTU (11-9) crushed at home 9th ranked Hito/Johvi (1-18) by 32 points 103-71, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. TTU 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 Hito/Johvi's 30. TTU forced 25 Hito/Johvi turnovers. It was a good game for the former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Forward Kiur Akenparg (190-88) contributed with 26 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Aleksis Anijarv (186-94) replied with 11 points and 6 assists and guard Siim Laur (189-87) added 11 points and 5 assists in the effort for Hito/Johvi. Five TTU and four Hito/Johvi players scored in double figures. Hito/Johvi's coach Priit Sternhof already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. TTU maintains fourth position with 11-9 record. Hito/Johvi lost eighteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: TTU: K.Akenparg 26+1reb+6ast, E.Keedus 21+9reb+6ast, M.Kaja 21+2reb+2ast, K.Makke 17+8reb+1ast, M.Saarmets 12+6reb, K.Kalle 3 Hito/Johvi: M.Laanemets 16+1reb, J.Kool 13+1reb+2ast, A.Anijarv 11+2reb+6ast, S.Laur 11+2reb+5ast, E.Trumm 9+6reb+1ast, A.Lehismets 4+3reb+2ast
Valga (#5) was upset in Tallinn by eighth ranked Tln Kalev69-56. The game was mostly controlled by Tln Kalev. Valga managed to win fourth quarter 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Valga to just 6 points in second quarter. The best player for the winners was guard Mihkel Kurg (191-87) who scored 26 points. Forward Janis Vahter (193-86) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian center Raitis Grafs (208-81, college: Valparaiso) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Tln Kalev maintains eighth position with 5-16 record. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Tln Kalev will meet league's leader BC Rakvere on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Valga will have a break next round. Top scorers: Tln Kalev: M.Kurg 26+4reb+2ast, E.Luts 8+3reb+2ast, R.Roos 8+5reb, J.Vahter 8+5reb+4ast, I.Tulit 7+3reb, M.Parn 6+6reb Valga: R.Grafs 22+11reb+2ast, T.Leok 8+2reb+2ast, H.Rannula 7+3reb+1ast, E.Cunda 7+5reb, J.Jarvelainen 6+6reb+1ast, R.Petersonig 3+1reb+1ast
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked BC Rakvere as it allowed them to take a leadership position. BC Rakvere edged 5th ranked Valga at home 75-74. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-14. But Valga won second period 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BC Rakvere forced 25 Valga turnovers. Strangely Valga outrebounded BC Rakvere 41-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Valga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Latvian swingman Juris Umbrasko (197-79) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Reimo Tamm (185-84) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five BC Rakvere players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Latvian guard Edgars Cunda (195-84) with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Morgan Grim (203-88, college: Utah St.) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Valga will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. BC Rakvere will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Tln Kalev in Tallinn. Top scorers: Tarvas: J.Umbrasko 15+5reb+3ast, M.Laksa 14+2reb, K.Saks 12+2reb+1ast, B.Raley-Ross 12+5reb+1ast, R.Tamm 11+5reb+3ast, A.Stewart 11+6reb Valga: E.Cunda 21+9reb+5ast, M.Grim 15+6reb, V.Vares 10+4reb+2ast, H.Rannula 9+7reb+4ast, R.Grafs 8+2reb, R.Petersonig 6+5reb+2ast
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Tallinn: TTU (#4) and Tln Kalev (#8). Tln Kalev was smashed at home by 30 points 43-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game without a history. TTU led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Tln Kalev to just 6 points in first and second quarters and to 12 points in first half. TTU dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tln Kalev's 24. TTU forced 19 Tln Kalev turnovers and outrebounded them 40-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) notched 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Kiur Akenparg (190-88) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 4 assists by American-Italian guard Marc Campbell (180-86, college: N.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Tln Kalev. Nigerian-American forward Ike Okoye (206, college: Boise St.) added 9 points and 9 rebounds. Tln Kalev's coach Kalle Klandorf gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. TTU maintains fourth position with 11-9 record. Tln Kalev lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. TTU's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tallinn . Top scorers: TTU: K.Akenparg 16+5reb+1ast, A.Arnold 12+3reb, J.Puidet 10+2reb+1ast, E.Keedus 9+12reb+4ast, M.Kaja 8+3reb, K.Makke 8+3reb Tln Kalev: M.Campbell 13+2reb+4ast, I.Okoye 9+9reb, M.Kurg 9+5reb+2ast, R.Roos 6+1reb+2ast, J.Vahter 4+1reb, H.Aimre 2+2reb
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships.
Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11 [read more]
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships. Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11.3 pts in finals.
Kalev/Cramo made 77% of the shots in 1st quarter to go ahead 27:16. They won the first half 47:32. TU/Rock outscored the opponents 9:4 in first six minutes of the 3rd quarter to make it minus 10 but with a quarter to play it was 59:44. Brave performance by Rain Veideman kept the hopes of home crowd alive but three-pointers by Keith McLeod and Ty Abbott secured the victory to the guests.
Abbott led the winners in the last game with 16 points. Frank Elegar added 15+12, Armands Skele 13 and Gary Wilkinson 11+6. Veideman had 19 and Justin Ingram 14 points in losing effort.
The Estonian champions are: Tanel Sokk (4th Estonian champ.), Gert Dorbek (4th Estonian champ.), Rait Keerles (6th Estonian champ.), Indrek Kajupank (2nd Est. champ.), Toomas Raadik, Kristo Mangelsoo, Keith McLeod, Armands Skele (3rd Estonian champ., also Polish and Latvian champion), Bamba Fall (2nd Est.champion), Ty Abbott, Frank Elegar and Gary Wilkinson (also 2x Australian champion).
BC Rakvere Tarvas ousted TYCO Rapla 75:57 in the decisive bronze-medal game and finished the season in top three for the second consecutive year. Brandis Raley-Ross (188-G-87, college: S.Carolina) was unstoppable with 26 points and 7 rbs, Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) added 22 points and Kaido Saks (205-F-86) had his first double-double of the season with 10+10rb. Very experienced (19th season in KML) Andre Parn(202-F-77) was the only one with double numbers on the losing side, scoring 11 points [read more]
BC Rakvere Tarvas ousted TYCO Rapla 75:57 in the decisive bronze-medal game and finished the season in top three for the second consecutive year. Brandis Raley-Ross (188-G-87, college: S.Carolina) was unstoppable with 26 points and 7 rbs, Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) added 22 points and Kaido Saks (205-F-86) had his first double-double of the season with 10+10rb. Very experienced (19th season in KML) Andre Parn (202-F-77) was the only one with double numbers on the losing side, scoring 11 points. Rapla made only 31% fg and 9/20 FT but they still had their chances with only the last quarter to play. Than, Tarvas outsscored the guests 24:11 and secured the best possible result behind two big teams.
With less than 3 seconds to play, Tanel Sokk(182-G-85) ran from under the basket to the middle court and, despite being guarded by three opposing players, made the game-winning shot, possibly the biggest shot of his career. BC Kalev/Cramo won the 2nd game of the KML finals 72:71 and lead the series against archrival TU/Rock 2:0.
With 2.8 seconds to play, the best player of TU/Rock, today, Rain Veideman (193-G-91) made 1/2 from the free throw line [read more]
With less than 3 seconds to play, Tanel Sokk (182-G-85) ran from under the basket to the middle court and, despite being guarded by three opposing players, made the game-winning shot, possibly the biggest shot of his career. BC Kalev/Cramo won the 2nd game of the KML finals 72:71 and lead the series against archrival TU/Rock 2:0. With 2.8 seconds to play, the best player of TU/Rock, today, Rain Veideman (193-G-91) made 1/2 from the free throw line. He missed first and, somewhat surprisingly made the second shot to make it 69:71. Bamba Fall (217-C-86, college: SMU) gave the ball to Sokk, who bounced the ball three times on the way to a middle line and moments later his whole ran to the court and the crowd went crazy. TU/Rock were incredibly close to the victory and the breaking of Kalev/Cramo's 12-game winning series against them in KML finals. With 8 seconds left, Justin Ingram (188-PG-85, agency: Two Points, college: Toledo) took them ahead 69:70 and the hosts lost the ball after time-out and had to foul.
Sokk made 10 of his 19 points in last five minutes and led his team in scoring. Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82, college: Utah St.) added 16 points but his turnover with 8 seconds left could have been costly. Bamba Fall had a double-double with 12+12 rbs and 4 blocks. Armands Skele (192-G-83) had 12+8rbs. Rain Veideman led his team with 21 points but was 1/3 from charity line. Justin Ingram added 17+5rbs+5as and Joosep Toome (208-C-85) 16+14 rbs.
The video of the winning shot, by Delfi TV: http://tv.delfi.ee/video/zFRsQiWM/
The first game of the finals ended 83:69. Kalev/Cramo led for the most of the game by double-digit margin but Rock came within 5 points with less than 5 minutes left to play. But Bamba Fall had the final word - he had 9 points and 3 offensive rbs in last five minutes to take his team to firm victory. Fall had 18+6rb in the game and was fouled 13 times - the all-time record of KML finals. Armands Skele led his team with 19+7. Justin Ingram hadd 26 points in losing effort.
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