Croatia celebrated the third straight win at the U16 European Championship. The reigning champions defeated Latvia to improve at 2-2 record in Group E. Latvia slipped at 0-4 record after the loss. Croatia led by three points at the first intermission 23:20. The Balkan team extended the margin in the second quarter. They posted a 35:31 halftime advantage. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the third term. Croatia ensured a 4-point lead at the final intermission. Croatia secured an 8-point cushion with under three minutes remaining. Ervins Meznieks (184-F-96) and Cima put Latvia within three but Croatia hung on to clinch the victory at the end. Lovro Mazalin (198-SF-97) tallied 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Croatia. Marko Arapovic (207-C/F-96) added 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ervins Meznieks answered with 20 points for Latvia. Klavs Cavars (195-F/C-96) contributed 18 points in the loss.
Davis Bertans selected the top Latvian playing abroad in last week's games - May 23, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Latvians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international small forward Davis Bertans (210-92). He led Partizan to a victory over the sixth-ranked Metalac in the Serbian A League in Sunday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Latvians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Davis Bertans (210-92, currently plays in Serbia). He led Partizan to a victory over the sixth-ranked Metalac (3-10) crushing them 88-62 in the Serbian A League in Sunday night's game.
Bertans was MVP of the game. He scored 24 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court.
BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (11-2) is placed first in Superliga group.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And that game will be critical.
It's Bertans' first season with the team.
Bertans has relatively good stats this year: 14.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.4apg, 1.3bpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 67.3%(35-52) and FT: 76.7% in the 12 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Latvian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international guard Armands Skele (192-83, currently plays in Estonia). Skele contributed to Kalev/Cramo's victory against the closely-ranked TU/Rock (28-4) 81-69 in the Estonian KML last Friday.
He recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (28-4) is placed first in the KML.
It was his team's 11th consecutive victory in a row.
This season Skele averages: 9.1ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 47.5%, 3FGP: 37.5%.
He is in the roster of the Latvian senior national team.
#3. The Latvian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international small forward Rihards Kuksiks (197-88, college: Arizona St., currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague. Kuksiks could not help Budivelnyk (28-11) to beat Azovmash (25-14).
He scored 6 points in 23 minutes.
The league leader Budivelnyk lost 73-77 at home to the lower-ranked (#3) Azovmash.
This year Kuksiks' overall stats are: 6.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 42.4% and FT: 78.6% in the 16 games.
He is also a member of the Latvian senior national team.
#4. Forward Ivars Timermanis (203-82, currently plays in Romania), who plays in the Romanian Liga Nationala was not able to help Ploiesti (23-7) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Timermanis' good performance Ploiesti was defeated 91-81 on the road by the much lower-ranked Targu Mures (#11).
He recorded 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Timermanis' total stats this season are: 9.1ppg and 2.9rpg.
He used to play for the Latvian national team
back in 2007.
#5. Former international forward Janis Porzingis (201-82, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Palencia Baloncesto (15-11) in their last game. Despite Porzingis' good performance Palencia Baloncesto lost 76-81 in Alicante to the higher-ranked (#3) Meridiano.
He scored 14 points, had 8 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals in 34 minutes.
This year Porzingis' total stats are: 9.8ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.3spg in the 20 games.
He used to play for the Latvian national team
five years ago.
#6. Forward Ernests Kalve (200-87, currently plays in Hungary) couldn't help Szolnok (8-2) in their game against Atomeromu (6-4) in the Hungarian A Division. Kalve did not beat the league record on Friday evening.
He recorded only 2 points.
The sixth-placed Szolnok was defeated 95-82 in Paks by the second-ranked Atomeromu in the Places 1-6 group.
They ended the series of seven consecutive victories.
Kalve has averaged so far 9.1ppg and 4.5rpg.
He is a former international player as he played for the Latvian senior team three years ago.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Latvian passport:
#1. Experienced Gary Gandel (203-G/F-80, agency: Ronsport, currently plays in Israel), who plays in the Israeli National League (second division) could not help Hod Hasharon (18-8) in their last game. Despite Gandel's good performance Hod Hasharon lost 119-125 on the road to the leading Ironi Nes-Ziona.
He had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds in 36 minutes.
This year Gandel has relatively solid stats: 11.0ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.2spg in the 21 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Latvian and Israeli.
FINAL
VEF Riga - Ventspils 74-72 (2-1)
VEF Riga takes LBL Finals lead at 2-1. Ventspils were trailing by 7 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 25-18 charge of VEF Riga, which allowed them to win the game. They made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international forward Kristaps Janicenoks (196-83) who led his team to a victory with 18 points [read more]
VEF Riga takes LBL Finals lead at 2-1. Ventspils were trailing by 7 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 25-18 charge of VEF Riga, which allowed them to win the game. They made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international forward Kristaps Janicenoks (196-83) who led his team to a victory with 18 points. Lithuanian center Antanas Kavaliauskas (207-84, college: Texas A&M, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four VEF Riga players scored in double figures. American guard Folarin Campbell (192-86, college: George Mason) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and international forward Janis Timma (201-92, agency: FCM) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Ventspils. Ventspils' coach Roberts Stelmahers rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: VEF Riga: K.Janicenoks 18+1reb+2ast, E.Rowland 14+1reb+3ast, D.Zavackas 12+6reb+1ast, W.Daniels 11+1reb+1ast, G.Jahovics 8+2reb+2ast, A.Kavaliauskas 7+9reb+4ast Ventspils: F.Campbell 27+10reb+4ast, J.Timma 12+6reb+1ast, M.Laksa 10+3reb+2ast, A.Vairogs 7, S.Valters 4+4reb+4ast, M.Meiers 4+3reb
VTB League: Khimky secure the Semifinal berth - May 19, 2013
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VEF Riga - Khimky 60:82
Khimky secure the Semifinal berth in VTB League as they swept the series against VEF Riga. The Russian side posted an 82:60 win in Game 3 and sent Latvian side out of the Play-offs.
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VEF Riga - Khimky 60:82
Khimky secure the Semifinal berth in VTB League as they swept the series against VEF Riga. The Russian side posted an 82:60 win in Game 3 and sent Latvian side out of the Play-offs. The game was mostly controlled by Khimky. VEF Riga was better in fourth quarter 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by VEF Riga's players. It was an exceptional evening for James Augustine (208-F-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Illinois) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Kresimir Loncar (210-F-83, agency: Alti Sport) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Lauris Blaus (204-C-90, agency: FCM) came up with 6 points and 11 rebounds. Will Daniels (203-F-86, college: Rhode Island) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for VEF Riga in the defeat.
Barons kvartals: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took
2nd place (5-1) in Group E, lost to Rudupuis 0-2 in the Semifinals !!!
Jelgava: took 4th place (4-6) in Group B of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(2-4) in Group F of the Second Stage
Liepaja: took 5th place (2-8) in Group B of the First Stage
Valmiera: took 3rd place (3-5) in Group D of the First Stage
Ventspils: took 1st place (10-0) in Group A of the First Stage, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group E of the Second Stage, beat Rudupuis 1-1 (+19) in the
Finals !!!
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