Round 8 (Regular Season): Viimsi defeat Ridzene

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Latvian Ridzene (3-1) in Riga on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by fourteenth ranked Estonian Viimsi (3-1) 76-57. Viimsi forced 22 Ridzene turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Ridzene helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Uku Maamagi orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Hendrik Voiter contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Ernests Vezitis replied with 15 points for Ridzene. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Viimsi have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Viimsi went down to fifteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 13 other teams including defeated Ridzene.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Estonian Keila (2-2) against thirteenth ranked Hungarian MAFC (5-3) on Sunday night. Host Keila was defeated by MAFC in a tough game in Keila 58-65. Worth to mention a great performance of Aron Tolgyesi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Donat Nemeth who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Oskar Jurisaar responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MAFC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place which they share with defeated Keila. Keila at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 11 other teams.
An interesting game for Latvian Basketbola Klase (4-0) which hosted in Riga second-ranked Estonian Keila (2-2). Top-ranked Basketbola Klase had an easy win 106-52. The winners were led by Darko Tirmanis who scored that evening 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by Marko Valge did not help to save the game for Keila. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Basketbola Klase have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Keila keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: winless VSA was smashed by Keila on the road 78-55. Roseto won against London Elite on its own court 88-73. Skjetten outscored ASD Basket in a road game 95-55. Winless VSA was rolled over Viimsi at home 44-87. Ridzene crushed Skjetten on the opponent's court 87-39. Ridzene beat MAFC in a home game 67-55. Skjetten lost to Viimsi on the road 58-66. Basketbola Klase outscored VSA on its own court 78-55. Winless ASD Basket recorded a loss to Keila in a road game 79-71. Skjetten was defeated by MAFC at home 56-59. Basketbola Klase smashed ASD Basket on the opponent's court 81-47. Viimsi lost to undefeated Basketbola Klase in a home game 65-80. Winless ASD Basket was outscored by Ridzene on the road 50-86. MAFC rolled over VSA on its own court 100-66.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by Filippo Gaeta of Roseto.



Keila - VSA 78-55

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Estonian Keila (2-2) crushed at home bottom-ranked Georgian VSA (0-4) 78-55 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-55. Keila forced 31 VSA turnovers. The winners were led by Oskar Jurisaar who scored that evening 20 points and Marko Valge supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds by Ilia Chachkhunashvili did not help to save the game for VSA. Luka Kazishvili added 13 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Keila maintains second position with 2-2 record having just five point less than leader Leii, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser VSA still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila: O.Jurisaar 20+1reb+2ast, M.Hein 14+2reb+2ast, M.Valge 13+4reb+4ast, J.Eensalu 8+6reb, K.Honga 8+1ast, H.Ojamae 6+5reb+2ast
VSA: I.Chachkhunashvili 17+11reb+2ast, L.Kazishvili 13+2reb, A.Iashvili 6+5reb+3ast, A.Rakviashvili 5+6reb+1ast, M.Kunchukashvili 4+3reb, G.Qoridze 3+2reb

Roseto - London Elite 88-73

Very expected game when bottom-ranked British London Elite (0-5) lost on the road to top-ranked Italian Roseto (1-0) 88-73 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 88-73. Roseto forced 22 London Elite turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by Filippo Gaeta who had that evening a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and David Bajceta supported him with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Kaya Birsen did not help to save the game for London Elite. Aleksander Milovidov added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Roseto left bottom position moving up to 42th place. Loser London Elite still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Roseto: F.Gaeta 32+10reb+7ast, D.Bajceta 21+13reb+2ast, K.Selefonenkov 16+2reb+3ast, F.Stirpe 6+2reb+6ast, A.Cistola 6+5reb+1ast, E.Piccioni 3+3reb+5ast
London Elite: K.Birsen 22+5reb+5ast, O.Reynolds 10+5reb+1ast, L.Bowman 10+6reb+1ast, A.Milovidov 8+8reb+2ast, L.Petrou 7+6reb+2ast, D.Onuoha 7+4reb+1ast

ASD Basket - Skjetten 55-95

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 43th ranked Norwegian Skjetten and bottom-ranked Italian ASD Basket had identical 0-3 record. But ASD Basket was not able to use a home court advantage and was rolled over by the opponent from Skjetten 95-55 on Friday night. The game without a history. Skjetten led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They held ASD Basket to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded ASD Basket 61-34 including a 52-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Rudy Gundersen who scored that evening 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Filip Flage supported him with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Skjetten players scored in double figures. Even 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Emanuele Subicini did not help to save the game for ASD Basket. Luca Munalli added 9 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Skjetten maintains 43th position with 1-3 record, which they share with 10 other teams. It was ASD Basket's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Skjetten: R.Gundersen 19+8reb+4ast, F.Flage 16+9reb+5ast, S.Maleki 15+4reb+3ast, M.Andrejev 11+5reb, Y.Ihorimbre 8+17reb+1ast, S.Vannebo 8+2reb
ASD Basket: E.Subicini 21+8reb+4ast, L.Munalli 9+3reb+1ast, B.Priore 8+2reb+2ast, M.Simon 7+4reb+1ast, T.Palenga 6+1reb, S.Taticchi 2+3reb+2ast

VSA - Viimsi 44-87

There was an upset when bottom-ranked Georgian VSA (0-4) was outscored by fourteenth ranked Estonian Viimsi (3-1) in Tbilisi 87-44 on Friday. The game without a history. Viimsi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding VSA to just 7 points in first and second quarters and to 14 points in first half. Viimsi held VSA to an opponent 24.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Viimsi forced 39 VSA turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by VSA's players. The winners were led by Uku Maamagi who scored that evening 14 points and 4 assists and Gregor Kahrik supported him with 16 points. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by Ilia Chachkhunashvili did not help to save the game for VSA. Mate Atoshvili added 6 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Viimsi went down to fifteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser VSA still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Viimsi: G.Kahrik 16+1reb+1ast, U.Maamagi 14+2reb+4ast, H.Voiter 11+1reb+4ast, M.Minin 9+2reb, A.Kaljumae 8+1reb+2ast, S.Heinla 7+5reb+1ast
VSA: I.Chachkhunashvili 16+7reb, A.Iashvili 6+4reb+1ast, M.Atoshvili 6+7reb, M.Kunchukashvili 4+4reb+3ast, D.Maisuradze 3+3reb, L.Kazishvili 2+3reb+1ast

Basketbola Klase - Keila 106-52

An interesting game for Latvian Basketbola Klase (4-0) which hosted in Riga second-ranked Estonian Keila (2-2). Top-ranked Basketbola Klase had an easy win 106-52. The game without a history. Basketbola Klase led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They held Keila to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Basketbola Klase forced 35 Keila turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Keila's players. The winners were led by Darko Tirmanis who scored that evening 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Kirils Laizans supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Four Basketbola Klase players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by Marko Valge did not help to save the game for Keila. Oskar Jurisaar added 12 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Basketbola Klase have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Keila keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: K.Laizans 22+4reb+4ast, D.Tirmanis 19+7reb+5ast, M.Lacis 13+6reb+3ast, A.Bergmanis 13+8reb, R.Berzins 8+1reb+6ast, K.Jaunzems 8+11reb
Keila: O.Jurisaar 12+1reb, M.Valge 11+11reb+3ast, K.Ermakov 6+3reb+1ast, M.Hein 5+3reb, R.Vent 4+5reb+1ast, J.Eensalu 4+4reb

Skjetten - Ridzene 39-87

Everything went according to plan when twenty eighth ranked Latvian Ridzene (3-1) outplayed on the road 43th ranked Norwegian Skjetten (1-3) 87-39 on Friday. The game without a history. Ridzene led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Skjetten to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Ridzene forced 37 Skjetten turnovers and outrebounded them 50-34 including a 27-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ridzene made 8 blocks. The winners were led by Ernests Vezitis who scored that evening 22 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals and Raivo Indans supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ridzene players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by Filip Flage did not help to save the game for Skjetten. Rudy Gundersen added 6 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Ridzene moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Skjetten keeps the 43th position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams.
Top scorers:
Ridzene: E.Vezitis 22+5reb+9ast, R.Indans 16+6reb+2ast, R.Kalvins 13+5reb+4ast, A.Arbergs 12+3reb, A.Paskovs 6+5reb, R.Zvaigzne 5+7reb+1ast
Skjetten: F.Flage 13+6reb+1ast, R.Gundersen 6+7reb, S.Maleki 4+3reb+4ast, T.Graver 4+1reb, S.Mork 3+5reb, S.Vannebo 3+1reb

Ridzene - MAFC 67-55

There was an upset when higher ranked Hungarian MAFC (5-3) lost to twenty eighth ranked Latvian Ridzene (3-1) in Riga 55-67 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 37-23 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Ridzene dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to MAFC's 18. Ridzene forced 23 MAFC turnovers. The winners were led by Raivo Indans who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and Roberts Zvaigzne supported him with 11 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by Aron Tolgyesi did not help to save the game for MAFC. Donat Nemeth added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ridzene moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser MAFC dropped to the second position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Ridzene: R.Indans 19+14reb+1ast, A.Arbergs 12+5reb+1ast, R.Zvaigzne 11+5reb+3ast, K.Bruns 8+5reb, E.Vezitis 7+1reb+3ast, K.Piebalgs 3+2reb
MAFC: A.Tolgyesi 13+6reb+1ast, D.Nemeth 8+8reb+3ast, T.Tanczos 6+1reb, B.Kis 5+1reb+1ast, M.Viola 5+5reb+2ast, K.Vajda 5+2reb+1ast

Viimsi - Skjetten 66-58

No shocking result in a game when fourteenth ranked Estonian Viimsi (3-1) beat at home 43th ranked Norwegian Skjetten (1-3) 66-58 on Saturday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-13. But Skjetten won third quarter 20-9. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Viimsi forced 30 Skjetten turnovers. The winners were led by Uku Maamagi who scored that evening 17 points and 7 steals and Hendrik Voiter supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Four Viimsi players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Filip Flage did not help to save the game for Skjetten. Samir Maleki added 15 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Viimsi have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Viimsi went down to fifteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Skjetten keeps the 43th place with three games lost. They share the position with 10 other teams.
Top scorers:
Viimsi: U.Maamagi 17+3reb+2ast, R.Valdre 13+2reb+1ast, H.Voiter 11+4reb+7ast, S.Heinla 11+3reb+1ast, G.Kahrik 5+2reb+1ast, M.Padar 4+6reb+1ast
Skjetten: S.Maleki 15+3reb+2ast, F.Flage 15+8reb, R.Gundersen 10+8reb+1ast, Y.Ihorimbre 9+8reb+1ast, T.Graver 4+2reb+1ast, S.Mork 3+4reb+2ast

Basketbola Klase - VSA 78-55

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Georgian VSA (0-4) was smashed by top-ranked Latvian Basketbola Klase (4-0) in Riga 78-55 on Saturday. The game without a history. Basketbola Klase led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding VSA to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Basketbola Klase held VSA to an opponent 18.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Basketbola Klase forced 31 VSA turnovers. Strangely VSA outrebounded Basketbola Klase 53-37 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Kirils Laizans who scored that evening 25 points and Ralfs Berzins supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 8 points and 13 rebounds by Aleksandre Iashvili did not help to save the game for VSA. Andria Rakviashvili added 15 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Basketbola Klase have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser VSA still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: K.Laizans 25+3reb+3ast, D.Tirmanis 14+2reb+2ast, R.Berzins 11+6reb+5ast, K.Jaunzems 6+3reb+4ast, K.Berkis 6+4reb+2ast, A.Bergmanis 5+6reb+1ast
VSA: A.Rakviashvili 15+3reb+1ast, I.Chachkhunashvili 8+8reb+1ast, A.Iashvili 8+13reb+1ast, M.Kunchukashvili 6+7reb+1ast, L.Kazishvili 6+4reb, D.Maisuradze 4+1reb

Keila - ASD Basket 79-71

Rather predictable result when second ranked Estonian Keila (2-2) won against at home bottom-ranked Italian ASD Basket (0-4) 79-71 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 49-34 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Keila outrebounded ASD Basket 54-38 including 19 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Marko Valge who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and Robin Vent supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Brando Priore did not help to save the game for ASD Basket. Luca Munalli added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four ASD Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Keila maintains second position with 2-2 record having just five point less than leader Leii, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser ASD Basket still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila: O.Jurisaar 20+7reb+1ast, M.Valge 19+8reb+2ast, R.Vent 18+8reb+2ast, H.Ojamae 8+8reb, K.Ermakov 6+4reb+7ast, M.Hang 5+5reb+3ast
ASD Basket: B.Priore 17+5reb+3ast, T.Palenga 13+6reb, L.Munalli 12+9reb+1ast, M.Simon 11+8reb+1ast, A.Mirti 5+3reb+1ast, S.Taticchi 5+1reb

Ridzene - Viimsi 57-76

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Latvian Ridzene (3-1) in Riga on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by fourteenth ranked Estonian Viimsi (3-1) 76-57. Viimsi forced 22 Ridzene turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Ridzene helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Uku Maamagi orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Hendrik Voiter contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Ernests Vezitis replied with 15 points and Roberts Zvaigzne added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ridzene. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Viimsi have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Viimsi went down to fifteenth position due to points difference, which they share with 13 other teams including defeated Ridzene.
Top scorers:
Viimsi: U.Maamagi 20+12reb+4ast, H.Voiter 17+3reb+4ast, R.Valdre 12+5reb+2ast, H.Vaabel 8+2reb+2ast, G.Kahrik 5+1reb, S.Heinla 5+2reb
Ridzene: E.Vezitis 15+4reb+3ast, R.Zvaigzne 9+7reb, R.Indans 8+5reb, R.Puce 8+5reb, A.Paskovs 5+10reb, K.Bruns 5+4reb+1ast

Skjetten - MAFC 56-59

Not a big story in a game when 43th ranked Norwegian Skjetten (1-3) was edged at home by thirteenth ranked Hungarian MAFC (5-3) 59-56 on Saturday. Skjetten was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 13-6 charge of MAFC, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Skjetten to just 6 points in fourth quarter. MAFC forced 29 Skjetten turnovers. The winners were led by Soma Szigeti who scored that evening 6 points and 10 rebounds and Donat Nemeth supported him with 11 points and 6 steals. MAFC's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by Yannis Ihorimbre did not help to save the game for Skjetten. Filip Flage added 17 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Four Skjetten players scored in double figures. MAFC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Skjetten keeps the 43th position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams.
Top scorers:
MAFC: D.Nemeth 11+3reb+3ast, A.Marossy 9+4reb+1ast, Z.Temesvari 8+3reb+1ast, V.Wendl 7+6reb, M.Sopuch 6+3reb+1ast, S.Szigeti 6+10reb+2ast
Skjetten: F.Flage 17+4reb+4ast, S.Maleki 12+6reb+2ast, Y.Ihorimbre 11+13reb+1ast, R.Gundersen 11+8reb+2ast, S.Steingrimsen 3+2reb+1ast, S.Vannebo 2+2reb+1ast

ASD Basket - Basketbola Klase 47-81

Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Latvian Basketbola Klase (4-0) outplayed on the road bottom-ranked Italian ASD Basket (0-4) 81-47 on Saturday. The game without a history. Basketbola Klase led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Basketbola Klase forced 28 ASD Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 57-43 including 22 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Kirils Laizans who scored that evening 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Darko Tirmanis supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even 7 points and 9 rebounds by Giovanni Olimpieri did not help to save the game for ASD Basket. Simone Taticchi added 11 points for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Basketbola Klase have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser ASD Basket still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: K.Laizans 17+3reb+5ast, D.Tirmanis 13+6reb+1ast, M.Lacis 10+7reb, T.Klavins 8+3reb+1ast, R.Ezis 8+5reb+1ast, R.Berzins 8+4reb+1ast
ASD Basket: S.Taticchi 11+1reb, G.Olimpieri 7+9reb+2ast, B.Priore 6+5reb, L.Munalli 4+7reb+1ast, M.Jara 4+3reb, T.Palenga 4+1reb+1ast

Keila - MAFC 58-65

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Estonian Keila (2-2) against thirteenth ranked Hungarian MAFC (5-3) on Sunday night. Host Keila was defeated by MAFC in a tough game in Keila 58-65. It looked good early as Keila took a 12-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then MAFC had a 23-7 second period charge getting the lead and Keila was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 58-65. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Keila to just 7 points in second quarter. MAFC forced 26 Keila turnovers and outrebounded them 51-40 including 22 on the offensive glass. Keila was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Aron Tolgyesi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Donat Nemeth who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Oskar Jurisaar responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Joosep Eensalu scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MAFC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place which they share with defeated Keila. Keila at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 11 other teams.
Top scorers:
MAFC: A.Tolgyesi 15+10reb, D.Nemeth 11+7reb+1ast, B.Kis 10+6reb, V.Wendl 8+5reb+1ast, A.Marossy 7+4reb+2ast, K.Vajda 5+10reb+1ast
Keila: O.Jurisaar 14+6reb+1ast, J.Eensalu 11+9reb, M.Hein 8+4reb+1ast, M.Valge 7+5reb, E.Vihtol 5+2ast, H.Ojamae 4+5reb+3ast

Viimsi - Basketbola Klase 65-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Latvian Basketbola Klase and 14th ranked Estonian Viimsi had identical 3-0 record. But Viimsi was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Riga 80-65 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Basketbola Klase. Viimsi managed to win second period 20-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Basketbola Klase dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Viimsi's 36. Basketbola Klase forced 30 Viimsi turnovers. The winners were led by Martins Lacis who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds and Kirils Laizans supported him with 24 points and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds by Uku Maamagi did not help to save the game for Viimsi. Hendrik Voiter added 15 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Basketbola Klase have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Viimsi dropped to the fifteenth place with one game lost. They share the position with 13 other teams.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: K.Laizans 24+3reb+2ast, M.Lacis 19+9reb+2ast, D.Tirmanis 18+5reb+2ast, R.Berzins 9+5reb+1ast, K.Jaunzems 4+6reb+1ast, M.Vinbergs 2+3reb+1ast
Viimsi: U.Maamagi 23+14reb+1ast, H.Voiter 15+1reb+4ast, R.Valdre 11+7reb+1ast, S.Heinla 7+6reb+4ast, G.Kahrik 6+1reb, L.Seepter 2

Ridzene - ASD Basket 86-50

There was a surprise result when twenty eighth ranked Latvian Ridzene (3-1) crushed bottom-ranked Italian ASD Basket (0-4) in Riga 86-50 on Sunday. Ridzene dominated on the defensive end, holding ASD Basket to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Ridzene shot 20 for 31 from the free-throw line, while ASD Basket only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded ASD Basket 74-29 including a 31-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Raivo Indans who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and Roberts Zvaigzne supported him with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by Luca Munalli did not help to save the game for ASD Basket. Brando Priore added 9 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Ridzene moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser ASD Basket still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Ridzene: R.Indans 28+14reb, R.Zvaigzne 14+12reb+6ast, E.Vezitis 12+7reb+5ast, R.Kalvins 8+6reb+4ast, E.Vaivods 6+6reb, A.Arbergs 6+6reb
ASD Basket: L.Munalli 13+6reb, B.Priore 9+3reb+1ast, T.Palenga 8+2reb+2ast, S.Taticchi 6+1reb+1ast, M.Simon 4+3reb+2ast, M.Jara 3+3reb

MAFC - VSA 100-66

There was an upset when bottom-ranked Georgian VSA (0-4) was smashed by thirteenth ranked Hungarian MAFC (5-3) in Budapest 100-66 on Sunday. The game without a history. MAFC led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. MAFC shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while VSA only scored seven points from the stripe. MAFC forced 26 VSA turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. MAFC looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by VSA's players. The winners were led by Aron Tolgyesi who scored that evening 16 points and 6 rebounds and Donat Nemeth supported him with 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 21 points and 5 rebounds by Ilia Chachkhunashvili did not help to save the game for VSA. Andria Rakviashvili added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. MAFC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place which they share with defeated VSA. Loser VSA still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
MAFC: A.Tolgyesi 16+6reb+2ast, D.Nemeth 12+4reb+5ast, K.Vajda 12+3reb+3ast, A.Marossy 10+1reb+2ast, B.Kis 9+4reb+1ast, V.Wendl 9+5reb
VSA: I.Chachkhunashvili 21+5reb, A.Rakviashvili 12+6reb+3ast, M.Kunchukashvili 9+3reb+1ast, S.Asabashvili 7+2reb+2ast, M.Atoshvili 6+1reb+1ast, G.Dumbadze 4+4reb