Round 5 (Regular Season): RHKK defeat BS Riga

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Latvian BS Riga (3-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by nineteenth ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) 75-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BS Riga. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 28-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. RHKK forced 20 BS Riga turnovers. Tobias Olde (190-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Aari Annus (201-2006) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. RHKK's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Rihards Fortins (187-2006) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for BS Riga. RHKK moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated BS Riga.
Important game to mention about took place in London. Ninth ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging leader British London Drive (0-4) 68-66 on Friday evening. Forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Giorgi Gogoladze chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. Finnish guard Leo Guday (185-2006) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. London Drive at the other side still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
One of the most interesting games of round 5 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Nineteenth ranked BS Riga outleveled visiting BVBS (2-2) 91-55. Gotfrids Hofmanis nailed 28 points and 4 steals for the winning side. Ricards Zarins came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds for BVBS in the defeat. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser BVBS keeps the twentieth position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: winless Keila KK was smashed by Marupes on the road 115-71. Winless Keila KK was destroyed by BS Riga on its own court 57-100. Marupes outscored RHKK in a road game 74-55. BVBS rolled over London Drive at home 82-61. Winless Keila KK was defeated by BVBS on the opponent's court 83-65. RHKK smashed London Drive in a home game 110-69. Rustavi won against Marupes on the road 82-71. Winless Keila KK was outscored by Rustavi on its own court 63-82. Marupes rolled over London Drive in a road game 109-35. RHKK crushed BVBS at home 86-65. BS Riga smashed Rustavi on the opponent's court 80-56.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 16 points and 9 assists by Toms Gusarovs of BS Riga.



Marupes - Keila KK 115-71

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) crushed at home bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) 115-71 on Thursday. The game without a history. Marupes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Keila KK's 36. Marupes forced 23 Keila KK turnovers and outrebounded them 44-25 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Marupes looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Keila KK's players. Guard Markuss Kiops (185-2007) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) accounted for 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Marupes' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Enrico Peterson (175-2007) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Keila KK in the defeat. Five Marupes and four Keila KK players scored in double figures. Marupes maintains first place with 7-1 record which they share with defeated Keila KK. Loser Keila KK still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: M.Midri 17+6reb+3ast, K.Sepik 16+1reb+1ast, E.Peterson 13+5reb+4ast, M.Avarsalu 13+4reb+1ast, H.Helilaid 7+4ast, G.Parnpuu 5+6reb+2ast
Marupes: R.Jugans 20+5reb+5ast, M.Kiops 18+3reb+10ast, J.Niedra 15+3reb+5ast, T.Ailis 14+3reb+3ast, M.Tebelis 13+3reb+3ast, R.Cernevskis 12+5reb+2ast

BS Riga - RHKK 62-75

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Latvian BS Riga (3-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by nineteenth ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) 75-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BS Riga. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 28-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. RHKK forced 20 BS Riga turnovers. Tobias Olde (190-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Aari Annus (201-2006) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. RHKK's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Rihards Fortins (187-2006) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Vilis Tillers (-2007) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for BS Riga. Four BS Riga players scored in double figures. RHKK moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated BS Riga.
Top scorers:
BS Riga: R.Fortins 13+8reb, E.Grasmanis 11+3reb+1ast, G.Hofmanis 10+1reb+2ast, R.Ivanovs 10+5reb+2ast, V.Tillers 8+8reb+2ast, T.Gusarovs 6+3reb+3ast
RHKK: H.Hallop 15+1reb+2ast, K.Parnpuu 11+2reb, T.Olde 11+7reb+4ast, J.Link 9+4reb+2ast, A.Annus 9+10reb+1ast, A.Evestus 8+4reb+1ast

Keila KK - BS Riga 57-100

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) was smashed at home by nineteenth ranked Latvian BS Riga (3-1) 100-57 on Friday. The game without a history. BS Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. BS Riga outrebounded Keila KK 37-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for BS Riga especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Keila KK's players. Einars Grasmanis (-2007) nailed 19 points and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Toms Gusarovs (174-2007) accounted for 12 points and 9 assists. Five BS Riga players scored in double figures. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) added 10 points respectively for Keila KK in the defeat. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Keila KK still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: M.Midri 18+7reb+1ast, G.Parnpuu 10+1reb+2ast, M.Avarsalu 10+2reb+3ast, E.Peterson 8+3reb+2ast, K.Sepik 6+2reb, H.Helilaid 5+4reb+1ast
BS Riga: E.Grasmanis 19+4reb+4ast, R.Fortins 15+3reb, G.Hofmanis 14+2reb+4ast, T.Gusarovs 12+4reb+9ast, V.Tillers 12+6reb+2ast, E.Rullis 11+5reb+5ast

RHKK - Marupes 55-74

Very predictable result when first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) rolled over 19th ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) in Tartu 74-55 on Friday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 10-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 74-55. Marupes dominated on the defensive end, holding RHKK to just 5 points in second quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to RHKK's 26. Marupes forced 25 RHKK turnovers. Forward Toms Ailis (197-2006) nailed 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Marupes players scored in double figures. Forward Aari Annus (201-2006) came up with 8 points and 8 rebounds and guard Markus Juurik (187-2005) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for RHKK in the defeat. RHKK's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Marupes maintains first place with 7-1 record. Loser RHKK dropped to the ninth position with one game lost. They share it with 10 other teams.
Top scorers:
RHKK: M.Juurik 10+5reb+2ast, J.Link 9+2reb+2ast, K.Parnpuu 8+3reb+1ast, A.Annus 8+8reb+2ast, T.Olde 8+3reb+2ast, A.Irval 7+5ast
Marupes: T.Ailis 18+8reb+4ast, J.Niedra 17+2reb, R.Jugans 15+9reb+3ast, V.Drava 10+10reb+3ast, R.Brants 5+2reb, M.Kiops 4+7reb+6ast

London Drive - Rustavi 66-68

Important game to mention about took place in London. Ninth ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging leader British London Drive (0-4) 68-66 on Friday evening. It looked good early as London Drive took a 5-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Rustavi had a 27-15 second period charge getting the lead and London Drive was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 66-68. They outrebounded London Drive 47-28 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Giorgi Gogoladze (200-2007) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Finnish guard Leo Guday (185-2006) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. London Drive at the other side still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
London Drive: L.Guday 23+5reb+5ast, B.Merchant 15+6reb, O.Kolajo 7+2reb+2ast, J.Fredrikson 6+4reb+1ast, O.Rapo 5+7reb+2ast, M.Rapo 4+1reb+6ast
Rustavi: G.Iashvili 15+2reb, V.Kechakmadze 12+7reb+1ast, G.Jangveladze 11+11reb+1ast, G.Gogoladze 10+11reb+2ast, D.Gogoladze 8+4reb+5ast, M.Rekhviashvili 6+2reb+1ast

BVBS - London Drive 82-61

There was an upset when leader British London Drive (0-4) was outscored by twentieth ranked Latvian BVBS (2-2) in Valmeira 82-61 on Friday. The game without a history. BVBS led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to London Drive's 36. BVBS forced 19 London Drive turnovers and outrebounded them 61-36 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. BVBS looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Kristers Vecvagars nailed 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Valters Pilags accounted for 8 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Four BVBS players scored in double figures. Finnish guard Leo Guday (185-2006) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for London Drive in the defeat. London Drive's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. BVBS maintains twentieth place with 2-2 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser London Drive still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
London Drive: L.Guday 18+6reb+2ast, B.Merchant 13+11reb+1ast, A.Manalo 9+3reb+1ast, J.Fredrikson 7+1reb, M.Rapo 7+2reb+2ast, O.Kolajo 6+1reb+1ast
BVBS: K.Vecvagars 20+6reb+3ast, B.Tolmachov 18+6reb+3ast, R.Zarins 13+7reb+3ast, E.Rukers 10+7reb+3ast, H.Krastins 9+4reb+3ast, V.Pilags 8+16reb+5ast

BVBS - Keila KK 83-65

Everything went according to plan when twentieth ranked Latvian BVBS (2-2) defeated bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) in Valmeira 83-65 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by BVBS. Keila KK managed to win second period 17-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BVBS looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Keila KK's players. Gustavs Gumbelis nailed 16 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and Ricards Zarins (191-2007) accounted for 19 points. Four BVBS players scored in double figures. Guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) added 16 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Keila KK in the defeat. BVBS maintains twentieth place with 2-2 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Keila KK still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: M.Avarsalu 25+11reb, M.Midri 16+15reb+1ast, E.Peterson 14+3reb+2ast, H.Helilaid 5+2reb+2ast, G.Parnpuu 3+2reb+1ast, K.Erik Kell 2+1reb
BVBS: R.Zarins 19+4reb+2ast, G.Gumbelis 16+8reb+9ast, K.Roderts 13+4reb+1ast, B.Tolmachov 13+7reb+1ast, V.Pilags 9+6reb+4ast, K.Vecvagars 8+2reb+2ast

RHKK - London Drive 110-69

There was an upset when leader British London Drive (0-4) was outleveled by nineteenth ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) in Tartu 110-69 on Saturday. The game without a history. RHKK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to London Drive's 34. RHKK forced 19 London Drive turnovers and outrebounded them 48-23 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. RHKK looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by London Drive's players. Artur Evestus (192-2005) nailed 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Hugo-Villem Hallop (188-2005) accounted for 22 points. British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and Finnish guard Leo Guday (185-2006) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for London Drive in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RHKK moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser London Drive still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
London Drive: B.Merchant 16+10reb+1ast, L.Guday 11+4reb+5ast, M.Rapo 10+2ast, O.Kolajo 9+1reb, A.Manalo 7+1reb+4ast, A.Kebe 5+2reb+2ast
RHKK: A.Evestus 22+8reb+5ast, H.Hallop 22+3reb+3ast, A.Irval 18+2reb+7ast, K.Parnpuu 10+3reb+2ast, T.Olde 8+7reb+10ast, M.Juurik 7+11reb+7ast

Marupes - Rustavi 71-82

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) beat on the road leader Latvian Marupes (7-1) 82-71 on Saturday. Marupes were tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Rustavi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Vaja Kechakmadze accounted for 21 points and 11 rebounds. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Rustavi's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcis Berzins (-2006) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for Marupes in the defeat. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Marupes still keep top position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Marupes: R.Jugans 23+11reb+4ast, M.Tebelis 10+4reb+3ast, M.Berzins 8+3reb+6ast, R.Cernevskis 7+6reb+2ast, V.Drava 7+5reb+2ast, R.Brants 6+6reb+1ast
Rustavi: V.Kechakmadze 21+11reb+2ast, G.Jangveladze 18+13reb+3ast, G.Gogoladze 10+2reb, M.Rekhviashvili 10+4reb+1ast, G.Iashvili 7+3reb+4ast, N.Chkotua 6+1reb+3ast

BS Riga - BVBS 91-55

One of the most interesting games of round 5 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Nineteenth ranked BS Riga outleveled visiting BVBS (2-2) 91-55. The game without a history. BS Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to BVBS's 38. BS Riga forced 21 BVBS turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by BVBS's players. Forward Gotfrids Hofmanis (193-2005) nailed 28 points and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Rihards Fortins (187-2006) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Ricards Zarins (191-2007) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Gustavs Gumbelis added 13 points respectively for BVBS in the defeat. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser BVBS keeps the twentieth position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
BVBS: R.Zarins 16+6reb+2ast, G.Gumbelis 13+4reb+3ast, B.Tolmachov 8+8reb, H.Krastins 6+1ast, K.Roderts 6+4reb+2ast, V.Pilags 2+7reb+3ast
BS Riga: G.Hofmanis 28+4reb+3ast, R.Fortins 16+6reb+1ast, R.Ivanovs 12+3reb+6ast, H.Grafs 11+1reb, E.Grasmanis 9+2reb+5ast, T.Gusarovs 8+1reb+7ast

Keila KK - Rustavi 63-82

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) was smashed at home by ninth ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) 82-63 on Sunday. The game without a history. Rustavi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Vaja Kechakmadze nailed 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Gega Iashvili (190-2006) accounted for 11 points. Rustavi's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for Keila KK in the defeat. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 3-1 record, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Keila KK still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: M.Midri 24+15reb+1ast, M.Avarsalu 11+3reb+4ast, E.Peterson 8+2reb+1ast, A.Oopkaup 6+5reb+4ast, H.Helilaid 5+4reb+2ast, K.Erik Kell 5+1reb
Rustavi: V.Kechakmadze 16+5reb, M.Rekhviashvili 11+5reb, G.Iashvili 11+3reb+3ast, G.Tsartsidze 9+3reb+1ast, D.Gogoladze 9+3reb+5ast, G.Gogoladze 8+6reb+1ast

London Drive - Marupes 35-109

There was a small surprise when first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) rolled over on the road their close opponent British London Drive (0-4) 109-35 on Sunday. The game without a history. Marupes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding London Drive to just 3 points in fourth quarter and to 13 points in second half. Marupes held London Drive to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 64.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Marupes forced 21 London Drive turnovers and outrebounded them 53-20 including a 42-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Marupes looked well-organized offensively handing out 43 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by London Drive's players. Guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) nailed a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Markuss Tebelis (199-2008) accounted for 22 points and 8 rebounds. Five Marupes players scored in double figures. British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) came up with 6 points and 7 rebounds and Elsaid Kua added 2 points and 6 rebounds respectively for London Drive in the defeat. London Drive's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Marupes maintains first place with 7-1 record which they share with defeated London Drive. Loser London Drive still keeps top with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
London Drive: J.Sanchez 9, B.Merchant 6+7reb+1ast, A.Manalo 6, O.Kolajo 5+1reb+1ast, L.Guday 4+2reb+1ast, M.Rapo 3+1reb+1ast
Marupes: M.Tebelis 22+8reb+1ast, T.Ailis 21+6reb+2ast, R.Jugans 20+4reb+4ast, J.Niedra 13+12reb+13ast, V.Drava 11+7reb+2ast, R.Cernevskis 10+3reb+5ast

RHKK - BVBS 86-65

Everything could happen in Tartu at the game between two tied teams. Both nineteenth ranked Estonian RHKK and 20th ranked Latvian BVBS had identical 2-1 record. This time RHKK used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Valmeira 86-65 on Sunday night. The game was mostly controlled by RHKK. BVBS managed to win second period 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. RHKK forced 25 BVBS turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Jako Link (184-2007) nailed 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Artur Evestus (192-2005) accounted for 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four RHKK players scored in double figures. Ukrainian center Bohdan Tolmachov (203-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Valters Pilags added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for BVBS in the defeat. RHKK (3-1) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser BVBS keeps the twentieth position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
BVBS: B.Tolmachov 14+12reb+2ast, V.Pilags 13+11reb+3ast, R.Zarins 10+5reb, K.Vecvagars 8+1ast, K.Roderts 7+6reb+5ast, H.Krastins 5+5reb+2ast
RHKK: J.Link 20+6reb+1ast, T.Olde 14+4reb+3ast, K.Parnpuu 14+5reb+2ast, A.Evestus 10+8reb+5ast, H.Hallop 9+2reb+1ast, A.Irval 8+6reb+5ast

Rustavi - BS Riga 56-80

There was a surprise result when nineteenth ranked Latvian BS Riga (3-1) outplayed on the road higher ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) 80-56 on Sunday. The game without a history. BS Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Rustavi to just 7 points in first quarter. BS Riga looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Point guard Toms Gusarovs (174-2007) nailed 16 points and 9 assists for the winning side and Emils Rullis (-2007) accounted for 19 points and 4 assists. Five BS Riga players scored in double figures. Vaja Kechakmadze came up with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) added 3 points and 16 rebounds respectively for Rustavi in the defeat. Rustavi's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Rustavi.
Top scorers:
Rustavi: D.Gogoladze 12+3reb+4ast, L.Khardziani 9+1ast, V.Kechakmadze 8+11reb+5ast, G.Iashvili 8+4reb+3ast, G.Gogoladze 7+7reb, M.Rekhviashvili 5+1ast
BS Riga: E.Rullis 19+4reb+4ast, T.Gusarovs 16+3reb+9ast, H.Grafs 14+5reb+2ast, G.Hofmanis 12+5reb, R.Fortins 11+9reb+5ast, V.Tillers 4+7reb+1ast