Round 6 (Regular Season): Jelgava is defeated by Silverstars in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Top-ranked Silverstars outleveled host Jelgava (7-3) 70-48. The game was mostly controlled by Silverstars. Jelgava managed to win fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Silverstars dominated on the defensive end, holding Jelgava to just 6 points in third quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Ignas Martinkus scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ugnius Gervinas chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Edvards Salajevs with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Jelgava's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Silverstars went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 7 other teams. Jelgava at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with AIK.
One of the most interesting games of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Top-ranked Ogre won against visiting Jugla (3-7) 85-70. Valters Skujins notched 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Dmytro Korolov supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even 13 points and 5 assists by Kristaps Hokonens did not help to save the game for Jugla. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Ogre went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 7 other teams. Jugla at the other side dropped to the twenty fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Pardaugava.
Very important is a road loss of Lithuanian Taurage (0-0) against ninth ranked Latvian A.Kraukla/VEF (5-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Taurage unexpectedly was crushed by in Riga 37-66. The best player for the winners was Karlis Girgensons who scored 27 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Einaras Macijauskas who recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds. A.Kraukla/VEF have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory A.Kraukla/VEF went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Loser Taurage still closes the standings with 0 game lost. They share the position with 7 other teams.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Tbilisi destroyed BS Riga on the opponent's court 76-56. AIK outscored Basketbola klase in a home game 77-54. Tartu BS rolled over Siauliu on the road 79-53. Orissaare was defeated by BS Riga on its own court 58-72. Pardaugava was smashed by Tbilisi in a road game 88-36. Hito lost to Honka at home 49-53. A.Kraukla/VEF managed to outperform Kalev Cramo on the opponent's court 63-58. Karud lost to undefeated Ogre in a home game 51-63. Kesklinna crushed East-Ball on the road 65-46.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by Marks Supe of A.Kraukla/VEF.



BS Riga - Tbilisi 56-76

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Latvian BS Riga (6-4) was crushed at home by fifth ranked Georgian Tbilisi (6-4) 76-56 on Sunday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Tbilisi dominated on the defensive end, holding BS Riga to just 7 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to BS Riga's 24. They outrebounded BS Riga 49-25 including a 28-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nika Tevzadze (-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Mikheil Jafaridze chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Four Tbilisi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ralfs Valenieks who recorded 22 points and Leonards Reinkops added 18 points respectively. Tbilisi have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Tbilisi went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated BS Riga.
Top scorers:
BS Riga: R.Valenieks 22+4reb+3ast, L.Reinkops 18+4reb+3ast, E.Dumpis 12+6reb+6ast, K.Klidzejs 2+3reb, E.Mileiko 2+4reb, K.Kalejs 0+1reb+2ast
Tbilisi: N.Tevzadze 21+13reb+1ast, M.Jafaridze 16+15reb+1ast, G.Nadreishvili 16+7reb+1ast, D.Gigauri 16+6reb+8ast, S.Guraspauli 5+1reb, I.Gzirishvili 2+1reb

AIK - Basketbola klase 77-54

Very predictable result in Solna where second ranked Swedish AIK (7-3) smashed 7th ranked Latvian Basketbola klase (5-5) 77-54 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by AIK. Basketbola klase managed to win fourth quarter 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. AIK dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Basketbola klase's 28. The best player for the winners was Oscar Westlund who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Dino Kalpakas chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Four AIK players scored in double figures. AIK's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Arnolds Kriekis who recorded 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Rainers Ezis added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory AIK went down to ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Jelgava. Basketbola klase lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Kesklinna.
Top scorers:
Basketbola klase: A.Kriekis 24+3reb+5ast, R.Ezis 15+7reb+2ast, H.Lindermanis 6+9reb+1ast, R.Sarkans 4+3reb+1ast, V.Salcevics 3+2reb, J.Filipsons 2
AIK: O.Westlund 20+6reb+1ast, D.Kalpakas 11+2reb+5ast, M.Wika 11+3reb, A.Vahlberg 10+4reb+1ast, J.Soderman 8+5reb, R.Jacobsson 7+3reb+3ast

Siauliu - Tartu BS 53-79

Not a big story in a game in Siauliai where 5th ranked Lithuanian Siauliu (6-4) was rolled over by first ranked Estonian Tartu BS (9-1) 79-53 on Sunday. The game without a history. Tartu BS led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Siauliu to just 7 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Siauliu 37-22 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Henri Lindeberg who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Bert Martin chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Armandas Palciauskas who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and Arijus Bauzys added 11 points respectively. Siauliu's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Tartu BS went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Siauliu dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Siauliu: A.Palciauskas 15+5reb, A.Bauzys 11+3reb+3ast, A.Meskauskas 9+1reb+1ast, I.Kliostoraitis 6+1reb+5ast, D.Trijonis 4+1reb, L.Bronusas 3+3reb+1ast
Tartu BS: H.Lindeberg 17+6reb+2ast, B.Martin 17+7reb+1ast, M.Teppo 13+6reb+3ast, M.Miilen 9+5reb+4ast, J.Hunt 9+2reb+1ast, A.Tobi 8+4reb+5ast

Orissaare - BS Riga 58-72

Everything went according to plan in Parnu where eighth ranked Latvian BS Riga (6-4) beat 14th ranked Estonian Orissaare (4-6) 72-58 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by BS Riga. Orissaare managed to win fourth quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was Ralfs Valenieks who scored 31 points and 4 assists. Leonards Reinkops chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Uku Ruutel who recorded 18 points and 6 rebounds and Kert Naaber added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Orissaare's coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. BS Riga have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory BS Riga went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Estonian champion Orissaare dropped to the nineteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Orissaare: U.Ruutel 18+6reb+1ast, A.Niits 9+3reb, K.Naaber 8+6reb+1ast, K.Vallau 6+3reb+1ast, K.Naaber 4+4reb+1ast, E.Paivel 4+1reb+1ast
BS Riga: R.Valenieks 31+4reb+4ast, L.Reinkops 23+5reb+3ast, E.Dumpis 14+7reb+8ast, E.Mileiko 2+2reb+1ast, R.Lasmanis 2+3reb+2ast, K.Kalejs 0+2reb+1ast

Tbilisi - Pardaugava 88-36

There was no surprise when 18th ranked Latvian Pardaugava (3-7) was outplayed on the road by fifth ranked Georgian Tbilisi (6-4) 88-36 on Sunday. The game without a history. Tbilisi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Pardaugava to just 2 points in first quarter and to 10 points in first half. Tbilisi held Pardaugava to an opponent 23.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Pardaugava 60-22 including a 27-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Andria Davituliani who scored 8 points and 18 rebounds. Nika Tevzadze (-2008) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Edgars Bogomols who recorded 16 points and Markuss Vitls added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Tbilisi have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Tbilisi went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Pardaugava dropped to the twenty fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Jugla.
Top scorers:
Pardaugava: E.Bogomols 16+3reb+2ast, M.Vitls 7+5reb+1ast, D.Lipsnis 4+7reb, G.Vartins 4+1reb+1ast, E.Lipsans 3+1reb+3ast, M.Kurciss 2+1reb+2ast
Tbilisi: S.Guraspauli 18+1ast, G.Nadreishvili 15+2reb, N.Tevzadze 15+8reb+2ast, I.Gzirishvili 11+12reb, M.Jafaridze 8+11reb+1ast, A.Davituliani 8+18reb

Hito - Honka 49-53

There was a surprise result in Johvi where seventeenth ranked Finnish Honka (4-6) won against higher ranked Estonian Hito (4-6) 53-49 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 18-10 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Honka outrebounded Hito 34-23 including a 21-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Jero Rantanen who scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Baltasar Ijas chipped in 12 points. Honka's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Harli Sildnik who recorded 15 points and Mergo Lindeberg added 15 points respectively. Despite that victory Honka went down to nineteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hito.
Top scorers:
Hito: H.Sildnik 15+4reb+1ast, M.Lindeberg 15+2ast, M.Merirand 5+9reb+1ast, A.Pae 4+1reb+1ast, K.Kuusmik 4+1reb+1ast, T.Kops 3+5reb
Honka: J.Rantanen 13+6reb, B.Ijas 12+4reb, V.Pertila 6+4reb+1ast, N.Venhola 6+3reb+1ast, M.Rauhala 6+5reb+2ast, J.Manner 4+2reb

Kalev Cramo - A.Kraukla/VEF 58-63

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Estonian Kalev Cramo (0-10) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Latvian A.Kraukla/VEF (5-1) 63-58 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. A.Kraukla/VEF forced 22 Kalev Cramo turnovers. The best player for the winners was Marks Supe who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Edvards Siklis chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Alex Leinatamm who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Oscar Kripp added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Kalev Cramo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. A.Kraukla/VEF have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory A.Kraukla/VEF went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Loser Kalev Cramo still closes the standings with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Kalev Cramo: S.Vaartnou 15+2reb+2ast, O.Kripp 13+7reb+2ast, A.Leinatamm 12+10reb+2ast, A.Kornet 9+5reb+4ast, K.Teder 6+4reb+3ast, R.Siil 2+1reb+3ast
A.Kraukla/VEF: M.Supe 18+6reb+9ast, E.Siklis 12+6reb+3ast, R.Ozols 12+6reb, T.Lizbovskis 9, K.Girgensons 6+9reb+4ast, M.Pommers 4+5reb

A.Kraukla/VEF - Taurage 66-37

Very important is a road loss of Lithuanian Taurage (0-0) against ninth ranked Latvian A.Kraukla/VEF (5-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Taurage unexpectedly was crushed by in Riga 37-66. The game without a history. A.Kraukla/VEF led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Taurage to just 4 points in third quarter. A.Kraukla/VEF held Taurage to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.0 percent accuracy of the winners. A.Kraukla/VEF forced 20 Taurage turnovers. The best player for the winners was Karlis Girgensons who scored 27 points. Marks Supe chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Einaras Macijauskas who recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds and Arnas Budginas added 12 points respectively. A.Kraukla/VEF have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory A.Kraukla/VEF went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Loser Taurage still closes the standings with 0 game lost. They share the position with 7 other teams.
Top scorers:
Taurage: A.Budginas 12+4reb+2ast, E.Macijauskas 10+7reb+1ast, R.Savickas 5+2reb, L.Valskis 3+4reb, T.Bartusis 3+2reb, A.Sarapinas 2+2reb+2ast
A.Kraukla/VEF: K.Girgensons 27+3reb+2ast, M.Supe 15+4reb+7ast, R.Ozols 6+9reb, E.Siklis 5+4reb+4ast, M.Pommers 4+2reb+1ast, T.Bodnieks 4+2reb

Jelgava - Silverstars 48-70

The most interesting game of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Top-ranked Silverstars outleveled host Jelgava (7-3) 70-48. The game was mostly controlled by Silverstars. Jelgava managed to win fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Silverstars dominated on the defensive end, holding Jelgava to just 6 points in third quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Ignas Martinkus scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ugnius Gervinas chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Silverstars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Edvards Salajevs with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Kristaps Kaufelds scored 10 points. Jelgava's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Silverstars went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 7 other teams. Jelgava at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with AIK.
Top scorers:
Jelgava: E.Salajevs 11+7reb+2ast, K.Kaufelds 10+4reb+2ast, K.Kaminskis 7+4reb, A.Leitis 7+4reb+4ast, B.Riders 6+5reb+1ast, K.Kluns 3+3reb
Silverstars: J.Brackus 19+2reb+3ast, I.Martinkus 13+8reb+6ast, A.Tickus 13+3reb+2ast, U.Gervinas 12+10reb+3ast, A.Mickus 5+2reb+1ast, M.Rupslaukis 4+4reb

Karud - Ogre 51-63

Very predictable result when top-ranked Latvian Ogre (0-0) defeated on the road 12th ranked Estonian Karud (4-6) 63-51 on Sunday. Karud was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 22-9 charge of Ogre, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 26 Karud turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Juris Sutelis who scored 29 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Rudolfs Sirsnins chipped in 0 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Ogre's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Richard-Matthias Varrik who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Jasper Ojala added 16 points respectively. Despite that victory Ogre went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Karud dropped to the nineteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Karud: J.Ojala 16+4reb+1ast, R.Varrik 10+12reb+3ast, M.Kitsing 8+3reb+1ast, R.Milvek 7+4ast, M.Maesalu 6+7reb, H.Kirsipuu 4+6reb+1ast
Ogre: J.Sutelis 29+5reb+1ast, J.Papins 9+6reb+2ast, H.Rullis 8+5reb+2ast, R.Orups 6+8reb+2ast, K.Svede 5+3reb+4ast, G.Gatavins 3+2reb

East-Ball - Kesklinna 46-65

There was an upset when bottom-ranked Latvian East-Ball (0-0) was rolled over at home by thirteenth ranked Estonian Kesklinna (5-5) 65-46 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 32-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Kesklinna forced 19 East-Ball turnovers. The best player for the winners was Mathias Jaani who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Christopher Himma (-2009) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Haralds Ozolins who recorded 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Kristers Brikmanis added 13 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kesklinna have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Kesklinna went down to sixteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Basketbola klase. Loser East-Ball still closes the standings with 0 game lost. They share the position with 7 other teams.
Top scorers:
East-Ball: K.Brikmanis 13+1reb+1ast, H.Ozolins 11+8reb+5ast, G.Prieditis 7+6reb, H.Broks 4+7reb, M.Zacmanis 3+1reb+1ast, K.Karanausks 3
Kesklinna: M.Jaani 21+8reb+5ast, C.Himma 14+6reb, J.Lillemagi 14+3ast, G.Kundla 8+3reb+1ast, A.Jorro 4+1reb, K.Naarits 2+2reb

Ogre - Jugla 85-70

One of the most interesting games of round 6 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Top-ranked Ogre won against visiting Jugla (3-7) 85-70. The game was mostly controlled by Ogre. Jugla was better in fourth quarter 21-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ogre forced 22 Jugla turnovers. Valters Skujins notched 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Dmytro Korolov supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ogre players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 5 assists by Kristaps Hokonens did not help to save the game for Jugla. Bruno Skrinda added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Ogre went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 7 other teams. Jugla at the other side dropped to the twenty fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Pardaugava.
Top scorers:
Jugla: K.Hokonens 13+4reb+5ast, B.Skrinda 12+5reb+1ast, M.Konosonoks 10+4reb+3ast, R.Kalejs 9+6reb+2ast, K.Grinvalds 9+1reb, N.Smits 7+5reb
Ogre: V.Skujins 21+7reb+1ast, D.Korolov 20+6reb+1ast, H.Lusis 10+3reb+1ast, K.Boldans 10+3reb+4ast, T.Lapsins 7+3reb+6ast, A.Lazdenieks 6+2reb