Round 5 (Regular Season): London Drive lose to BVBS

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Valmeira where host Latvian BVBS (2-2) crushed league's leader British London Drive (0-4) 82-61 on Friday evening. 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. The best player for the winners was forward Kristers Vecvagars who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Valters Pilags chipped in 8 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Leo Guday (185-2006) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. London Drive's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. BVBS moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. London Drive at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Essex.
Undefeated Latvian BS Riga (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. 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. Tobias Olde (190-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Aari Annus contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. RHKK's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Rihards Fortins (187-2006) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for BS Riga. RHKK moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams including defeated BS Riga.
A very close game took place in London between Georgian Rustavi and British London Drive. Ninth ranked Rustavi (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over leader London Drive (0-4). Rustavi managed to escape with a 2-point win 68-66 on Friday evening. Giorgi Jangveladze stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Leo Guday 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 moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser London Drive still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Keila KK was crushed by Marupes in a road game 115-71. Winless Keila KK was smashed by BS Riga at home 57-100. Marupes destroyed RHKK on the opponent's court 74-55. BVBS managed to outperform Keila KK in a home game 83-65. Winless London Drive was rolled over RHKK on the road 110-69. Marupes were defeated by Rustavi on its own court 71-82. BVBS was smashed by BS Riga in a road game 91-55. Winless Keila KK was destroyed by Rustavi at home 63-82. Marupes outscored London Drive on the opponent's court 109-35. RHKK rolled over BVBS in a home game 86-65. BS Riga crushed Rustavi on the road 80-56. Winless Levice lost to undefeated Barsy on its own court 67-91.
The best stats of 5th round was 24 points and 8 rebounds by Aibolat Omarov of Barsy.



Marupes - Keila KK 115-71

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) was crushed on the road by first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) 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) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners and guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) chipped in 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 which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Enrico Peterson (175-2007) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Marupes and four Keila KK players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Marupes went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Loser Keila KK still closes the standings 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

Undefeated Latvian BS Riga (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. 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. BS Riga was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 28-9 third quarter run of RHKK. They also 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 allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for 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 fifth place, which they share with 9 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

No shocking result in a game when nineteenth ranked Latvian BS Riga (3-1) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) 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) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and point guard Toms Gusarovs (174-2007) chipped in 12 points and 9 assists. Five BS Riga players scored in double figures. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) scored 10 points. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Keila KK still closes the standings 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 expected game in Tartu where 19th ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) was rolled over by first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) 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) stepped up and scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Marupes players scored in double figures. Forward Aari Annus (201-2006) responded with 8 points and 8 rebounds and guard Markus Juurik (187-2005) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. RHKK's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Marupes went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Loser RHKK dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with 9 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

A very close game took place in London between Georgian Rustavi and British London Drive. Ninth ranked Rustavi (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over leader London Drive (0-4). Rustavi managed to escape with a 2-point win 68-66 on Friday evening. The guests trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 68-66. Rustavi 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. 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 moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser London Drive still closes the standings 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

Round in EYBL U20 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Valmeira where host Latvian BVBS (2-2) crushed league's leader British London Drive (0-4) 82-61 on Friday evening. 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. The best player for the winners was forward Kristers Vecvagars who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Valters Pilags chipped in 8 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Four BVBS players scored in double figures. Guard Leo Guday (185-2006) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. London Drive's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. BVBS moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. London Drive at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Essex.
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

Very predictable result in Valmeira where twentieth ranked Latvian BVBS (2-2) beat bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) 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 stepped up and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and Ricards Zarins (191-2007) chipped in 19 points. Four BVBS players scored in double figures. Guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. BVBS moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Keila KK still closes the standings 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 in Tartu where leader British London Drive (0-4) was outplayed by nineteenth ranked Estonian RHKK (3-1) 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) stepped up and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Hugo-Villem Hallop (188-2005) chipped in 22 points. British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Leo Guday (185-2006) scored 11 points and 5 assists. 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 fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser London Drive still closes the standings 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) won against 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) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Vaja Kechakmadze chipped in 21 points and 11 rebounds. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Rustavi's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Rodrigo Jugans (195-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcis Berzins (-2006) scored 8 points and 6 assists. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Marupes dropped to the eleventh 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

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both nineteenth ranked BS Riga and 20th ranked BVBS had identical 2-1 record. This time BS Riga used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Valmeira 91-55 on Saturday night. 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) stepped up and scored 28 points and 4 steals for the winners and guard Rihards Fortins (187-2006) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Ricards Zarins (191-2007) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Gustavs Gumbelis scored 13 points. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser BVBS dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 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

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-4) 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 stepped up and scored 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Gega Iashvili (190-2006) chipped in 11 points. Rustavi's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Marten Midri (193-2008) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Rustavi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Keila KK still closes the standings 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 minor upset when their close opponent British London Drive (0-4) was rolled over at home by first ranked Latvian Marupes (7-1) 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) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals for the winners and forward Markuss Tebelis (199-2008) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Five Marupes players scored in double figures. British Benjamin Merchant (-2006) responded with 6 points and 7 rebounds and Elsaid Kua scored 2 points and 6 rebounds. London Drive'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 Marupes went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Loser London Drive still closes the standings 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) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Artur Evestus (192-2005) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four RHKK players scored in double figures. Ukrainian center Bohdan Tolmachov (203-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Valters Pilags produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. RHKK (3-1) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser BVBS dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 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 minor upset when higher ranked Georgian Rustavi (3-1) was outplayed at home by nineteenth ranked Latvian BS Riga (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) stepped up and scored 16 points and 9 assists for the winners and Emils Rullis (-2007) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Five BS Riga players scored in double figures. Vaja Kechakmadze responded with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Giorgi Jangveladze (200-2006) scored 3 points and 16 rebounds. Rustavi'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. BS Riga have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 9 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

Levice - Barsy 67-91

There was a small surprise when leader Kazakhstan Barsy (6-0) outleveled on the road winless Slovakian Levice (0-0) 91-67 on Thursday. The game without a history. Barsy led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 28 Levice turnovers. Barsy looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Aibolat Omarov (197-2006) stepped up and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Alexandr Ermakov (-2005) chipped in 15 points. Four Barsy players scored in double figures. Guard Lukas Kulcar (182-2005) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Oliver Ondrik (-2006) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barsy have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Despite that victory Barsy went down to 34th position due to points difference. Loser Levice still keeps top with 0 game lost. They share the position with Honved and Essex. Barsy will meet Hamburg (#35) on the road in the next round. Levice will play against the league's leader Essex (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Levice: L.Kulcar 17+8reb+7ast, O.Ondrik 12+4reb, P.Pilinszky 11+1reb, M.Gregan 7+4reb+1ast, A.Kasa 7+7reb, M.Valent 5+3reb+3ast
Barsy: A.Omarov 24+8reb, A.Ermakov 15+3reb+3ast, B.Baktygali 14+2reb+4ast, A.Marat 12+2reb+3ast, B.Sultan 7+5reb, A.Muratuly 7+3reb+3ast