Slovenia posted the fourth straight win at the U20 European Championship. The hosts held off Latvia to improve at 3-0 record in Group F of the Second Stage of the tournament. Alen Omic (215-C-92) posted 14 points to pace the hosts. Latvia got to a flying start. The visitors grabbed a 20:14 lead after ten minutes. Slovenia quickly came back to life. They took over in the second quarter and tied things up at 37 at halftime. Slovenia surged ahead in the third quarter. They held the Baltic team to 13 points in the period to take a 4-point lead heading into the final frame. Latvia got within three points late in regulation however Rupnik, Matej Rojc (198-G-93) and Gezim Morina (204-C/F-92) sealed the winning outcome for the hosts from the stripe. Gezim Morina and Matej Rojc finished with 11 points each for the winners. Janis Timma (201-F/G-92, agency: FCM) responded with 17 points for Latvia. Kaspars Silins (183-G-92) netted 15 points in the loss.
VTB League: Khimki celebrated the second straight win - May 17, 2013
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Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2.
Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side [read more]
Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2. Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side. The Russian team posted a 21-19 rally in the third quarter and finished the game with 26-16 surge at the end. Vitaliy Fridzon (195-G-85, agency: Alti Sport) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and K.C. Rivers (196-G-87, college: Clemson) as well as Zoran Planinic (198-G-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) added 14 each. Petteri Koponen (194-PG-88) followed them with 12 points in a win. Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) posted 20 points in the losing effort and Donatas Zavackas (203-F-80, college: Pittsburgh) scored 19.
VTB League: Khimky cruise past VEF Riga in the opener - May 16, 2013
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Khimky - VEF Riga 103:82
Khimky cruise past VEF Riga in the opener of the Quarterfinal series. The Russian side edged the Baltic representative 103:82.
Khimky surged ahead against VEF Riga following a comfortable home win in the opener. The game was mostly controlled by Khimky. VEF Riga managed to win fourth quarter 29-27. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 65 [read more]
Khimky - VEF Riga 103:82
Khimky cruise past VEF Riga in the opener of the Quarterfinal series. The Russian side edged the Baltic representative 103:82. Khimky surged ahead against VEF Riga following a comfortable home win in the opener. The game was mostly controlled by Khimky. VEF Riga managed to win fourth quarter 29-27. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 65.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by VEF Riga's players. Sergey Monya (202-PF-83) fired 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Zoran Planinic (198-G-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. American forward Will Daniels (203-F-86, college: Rhode Island) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Kristaps Janicenoks (196-F-83) added 15 points respectively for lost side.
Player of the Year: Arturs Ausejs (190-G-90) of Jelgava/LLU; Guard of the Year: Didzis Berzins (187-G-83) of Livani; Forward of the Year: Armands Senkans (198-F-90) of Kvele; Center of the Year: Maris Baranovskis (198-C-79) of Gulbene; Defensive Player of the Year: Juris Patmalnieks (201-F-85) of Saldus; Coach of the Year: Madars Roga of Saldus; 1st Team: PG: Didzis Berzins (187-G-83) of Livani; G: Arturs Ausejs (190-G-90) of Jelgava/LLU; F: Juris Patmalnieks (201-F-85) of Saldus; F: Janis Pozna [read more]
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