Round 20 (Regular Season): #1 Ezerzeme is defeated by Ajara

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Latvian Ezerzeme (3-1) against 78th ranked Georgian Ajara on Saturday night. Ajara were edged by 78th ranked Georgian Ajara (2-4) 58-57. Ajara trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 20-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Ajara forced 20 Ezerzeme turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Jumber Tavdgiridze who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 15 rebounds and Tato Chachanidze who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Raitis Stiuka responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Ajara moved-up to 38th place, which they share with Vienna Utd. Ezerzeme at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Ajara is looking forward to face Level Up (#41) in Kutaisi in the next round. Ezerzeme will play on the road against Fryshuset (#53) in Stockholm and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a loss of Georgian Kutaisi (0-4) against twelfth ranked Italian Grantorino (7-1) on Saturday night. Kutaisi unexpectedly was crushed by 41-78. The winners were led by Costantin Plesca who scored that evening 15 points and 5 rebounds and Gioele Simoni supported him with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Grantorino's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Aleksandre Oboladze did not help to save the game for Kutaisi. Grantorino have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Kutaisi at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
In the game between Top Four teams V.Knasiaus (2-1) defeated their close opponent Belgian Falco Gent (2-2) 101-93. The best player for the winners was Rokas Rimkus who scored 28 points. Luka Dutoy produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for V.Knasiaus. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory V.Knasiaus went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Unieuro Forli and UMFA. Loser Falco Gent dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. V.Knasiaus will meet Liepaja (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Falco Gent will play against Inter (#15) in Bratislava and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Alicante won against Liepaja 73-57. Winless Level Up unfortunately lost to Fryshuset 66-81. Falco Gent managed to beat DSN 67-64. UMFA defeated Zsiros 77-74. V.Knasiaus beat TalTech 97-87. Ajara won against BVBS 69-54. Inter unfortunately lost to VKM 79-83. Piotrowka managed to beat Grand Est 78-68. Skuru defeated St.Poelten 79-71. Ezerzeme smashed Level Up 84-49. DSN lost to Liepaja 46-58. Grand Est lost to Ukrainian defending champion Ukraine 54-94. Fryshuset managed to beat Sigulda 64-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points and 7 rebounds by Alexis Genbrugge of Falco Gent.



Ezerzeme - Ajara 57-58

The most surprising game was the first loss of Latvian Ezerzeme (3-1) against 78th ranked Georgian Ajara on Saturday night. Ajara were edged by 78th ranked Georgian Ajara (2-4) 58-57. Ajara trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 20-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Ajara forced 20 Ezerzeme turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Jumber Tavdgiridze who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 15 rebounds and Tato Chachanidze who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Raitis Stiuka responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Igors Plesanovs produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Ajara moved-up to 38th place, which they share with Vienna Utd. Ezerzeme at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Ajara is looking forward to face Level Up (#41) in Kutaisi in the next round. Ezerzeme will play on the road against Fryshuset (#53) in Stockholm and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ajara: T.Chachanidze 17+5reb+2ast, B.Dzneladze 10+1reb, J.Tavdgiridze 9+15reb+2ast, I.Tavartkiladze 8+6reb+4ast, G.Kirtadze 6+2reb+3ast, B.Yildiz 3+3reb
Ezerzeme: G.Kirsons 17+2ast, R.Stiuka 13+9reb+3ast, I.Plesanovs 11+10reb+3ast, E.Nukss 5+8reb+1ast, K.Zizlans 4+5reb+2ast, R.Gladkijs 3+5reb

Liepaja - Alicante 57-73

Very expected game when 68th ranked Latvian Liepaja (2-5) was defeated by top-ranked Spanish Alicante (4-0) 73-57 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Alicante. Liepaja managed to win fourth quarter 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Alicante dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Liepaja's 24. Alicante forced 23 Liepaja turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Kevin Martinez (-2009) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Dario Perez (-2009) chipped in 6 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. Jekabs Ivanovskis produced 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Emils Steckis added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Alicante. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Alicante went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Liepaja dropped to the twentieth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Alicante will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liepaja will play against V.Knasiaus (#6) in Klaipeda and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alicante: K.Martinez 25+11reb+2ast, R.Stanescu 15+5reb+3ast, A.Hernandez 14+7reb+1ast, D.Perez 6+10reb+10ast, M.Niguez 5+1reb+1ast, P.Torregrosa 5+2ast
Liepaja: E.Steckis 11+7reb+1ast, V.Vitins 9+3reb, U.Cilipans 9+3reb+1ast, J.Ivanovskis 9+6reb+6ast, R.Berzins 6+7reb, R.Lagzdins 6+1reb

Kutaisi - Grantorino 41-78

Very important is a loss of Georgian Kutaisi (0-4) against twelfth ranked Italian Grantorino (7-1) on Saturday night. Kutaisi unexpectedly was crushed by 41-78. The game without a history. Grantorino led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Kutaisi's 32. Grantorino players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Kutaisi's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The winners were led by Costantin Plesca who scored that evening 15 points and 5 rebounds and Gioele Simoni supported him with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Grantorino's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Aleksandre Oboladze did not help to save the game for Kutaisi. Luka Makharashvili added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Grantorino. Grantorino have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Kutaisi at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Grantorino: C.Plesca 15+5reb+3ast, M.Regruto 9+5reb, I.Balima 9+2reb+2ast, M.Ruben Spetz 8+3reb+2ast, T.Ciavarella 8+2reb+4ast, G.Simoni 7+11reb+3ast
Kutaisi: L.Makharashvili 12+5reb+5ast, A.Oboladze 12+12reb+1ast, D.Vashakidze 8+3reb+4ast, A.Akhvledzani 4+3reb, J.Festvenidze 2, M.Toradze 2+2reb+1ast

Level Up - Fryshuset 66-81

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Swedish Fryshuset (8-4) defeated bottom-ranked Georgian Level Up (0-6) 81-66 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Fryshuset. Level Up managed to win fourth quarter 18-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Level Up 52-23 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Atlas Manswell who scored 20 points. Louis Jeanneau chipped in 6 points and 11 rebounds. Luka Kutchava produced 17 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and Toma Chkheidze added 16 points respectively for Fryshuset. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Fryshuset went down to 53th position due to points difference. Loser Level Up still closes the standings with six games lost. Fryshuset will meet league's second-placed Ezerzeme in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Level Up will play against Ajara (#38) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: A.Manswell 20+3reb, L.Majd 13+1reb+2ast, K.Hughes 12+4reb+1ast, O.Bergstad 9+2reb, R.Berg 7+3reb+2ast, L.Jeanneau 6+11reb+1ast
Level Up: L.Kutchava 17+4reb+6ast, T.Chkheidze 16+4reb, D.Khardzeishvili 13+1reb+1ast, S.Bogveradze 5+4reb+1ast, D.Khazhalia 5+1reb+1ast, R.Oboladze 4+1reb+2ast

DSN - Falco Gent 64-67

Not a big story in a game when 54th ranked Latvian DSN (2-5) was edged by Belgian Falco Gent (2-2) 67-64 on Saturday. Falco Gent took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But DSN won fourth quarter 19-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded DSN 55-28 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Tibo Decaluwe who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Luka Dutoy chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Falco Gent's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Arturs Melins produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and Renars Ramats added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Falco Gent. Despite that victory Falco Gent went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. DSN lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twentieth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Falco Gent will meet Inter (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. DSN will play against VKM (#16) in Vilnius and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Falco Gent: T.Decaluwe 21+14reb+3ast, L.Dutoy 19+10reb+1ast, M.Schacht 10+5reb+2ast, A.Genbrugge 9+15reb+1ast, T.Saelens 3+1reb+1ast, D.Van der Straeten 2+2reb
DSN: A.Melins 20+7reb+3ast, R.Ramats 18+9reb+1ast, R.Timenieks 17+2reb, A.Vitols 5+2reb, A.Sudmalis 4+3reb+1ast, A.Klaks 0+1reb+2ast

UMFA - Zsiros 77-74

Everything went according to plan when Icelandic UMFA (2-1) edged 30th ranked Hungarian Zsiros (4-3) 77-74 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Zsiros trailed by 15 points at halftime and as many as 16 after three quarters before a 22-9 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 74-77 at the end of the game. UMFA forced 26 Zsiros turnovers. The best player for the winners was Dilanas Sketrys who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Bjorgvin Jonsson chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Levente Dobos produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds and Kende Halasz added 25 points respectively for UMFA. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zsiros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory UMFA went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with V.Knasiaus and Unieuro Forli. Loser Zsiros dropped to the 45th place with three games lost. They share the position with Grosuplje. UMFA will meet Ajara (#38) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Zsiros will play against Sigulda (#37) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UMFA: D.Sketrys 21+9reb+3ast, B.Jonsson 16+10reb+4ast, K.Kjartansson 11+4reb+4ast, S.Brynjarsson 10+6reb+4ast, S.Gislason 8+7reb, H.Kristjansson 6+1reb
Zsiros: K.Halasz 25+4reb+1ast, L.Dobos 11+19reb+1ast, D.Ruszkai 11+3reb+4ast, M.Mezei 11+7reb+2ast, A.Zeisler 4+5reb+1ast, B.Felter 4+1reb+2ast

TalTech - V.Knasiaus 87-97

There was no surprise when 58th ranked Estonian TalTech (2-6) was defeated by Lithuanian V.Knasiaus (2-1) 97-87 on Saturday. V.Knasiaus trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 58-46 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. V.Knasiaus dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to TalTech's 42. V.Knasiaus forced 22 TalTech turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Sigitas Petraitis who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Simonas Stoncius chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Hugo Tirs (-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Timofei Jermakov added 21 points respectively for V.Knasiaus. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory V.Knasiaus went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Unieuro Forli and UMFA. Loser TalTech dropped to the fourteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. V.Knasiaus will meet Liepaja (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. TalTech will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
V.Knasiaus: R.Rimkus 19+5reb, S.Petraitis 17+9reb+1ast, S.Stoncius 13+6reb+8ast, M.Valaitis 8+5reb, B.Kubilius 7+2reb, E.Mockus 7+2ast
TalTech: H.Tirs 37+15reb+4ast, T.Jermakov 21+3reb+1ast, A.Sokolov 11+3reb+3ast, G.Jae 9+1reb+1ast, M.Pastak 5+4reb, D.Lysenko 2+4reb

Ajara - BVBS 69-54

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 78th ranked Georgian Ajara and higher ranked Latvian BVBS had identical 1-4 record. This time Ajara won against the opponent Valmeira 69-54 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Ajara. BVBS managed to win fourth quarter 22-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ajara dominated on the defensive end, holding BVBS to just 6 points in second quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to BVBS's 24. Ajara forced 24 BVBS turnovers and outrebounded them 56-32 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Jumber Tavdgiridze who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 21 rebounds and 4 blocks. Batuhan Yildiz chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds. Four Ajara players scored in double figures. Maikls Devenis produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and Adrians Esterlins added 8 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Ajara. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ajara (2-4) moved-up to 38th place, which they share with Vienna Utd. Loser BVBS dropped to the 39th position with five games lost. Ajara will meet Level Up (#41) in the next round. BVBS will play against Level Up and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ajara: J.Tavdgiridze 16+21reb, B.Yildiz 13+20reb+1ast, B.Dzneladze 11+4reb+3ast, T.Chachanidze 11+3reb+3ast, I.Tavartkiladze 6+3reb+2ast, A.Makharadze 6+3reb+1ast
BVBS: M.Devenis 12+9reb+1ast, R.Boss 11+2reb+1ast, A.Esterlins 8+3reb+6ast, M.Kagis 8+4reb, M.Brants 4+3reb, K.Mikelsons 3

VKM - Inter B. 83-79

Very expected game when 71th ranked Slovakian Inter (2-6) was defeated by twenty ninth ranked Lithuanian VKM (5-2) 83-79 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. VKM took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 19-15. But Inter won second period 23-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when VKM won last quarter 24-22. They also forced 30 Inter turnovers. Strangely Inter outrebounded VKM 54-25 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Gustas Ciemnolonskis who scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Emilis Vansevicius chipped in 10 points. Forward Noam Burmad (198-2009) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and forward Martin Lukjanec (197-2009) added 15 points and 14 rebounds respectively for VKM. Five Inter players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. VKM moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Piotrowka. Loser Inter B. dropped to the fourteenth position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. VKM will meet DSN (#21) in the next round where they are favorite. Inter will play against Falco Gent (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
VKM: G.Ciemnolonskis 14+5reb, D.Bereznauskas 14, E.Vansevicius 10+3reb+2ast, M.Vaistaras 9+3reb, J.Saulenas 9+1ast, M.Matuliauskas 7+3ast
Inter B.: M.Lukjanec 15+14reb+3ast, N.Burmad 15+17reb+2ast, T.Gogh 14+8reb+1ast, M.Jozsa 12+4reb+6ast, M.Pikus 11+4reb+5ast, M.Zemko 7

Piotrowka - Grand Est 78-68

Very predictable result when twenty sixth ranked Polish Piotrowka (5-2) defeated 31th ranked French Grand Est (4-4) 78-68 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Piotrowka. Grand Est managed to win second period 25-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Piotrowka forced 30 Grand Est turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Jakub Pisarczyk (182-2009) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Kosior chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Demba Niang produced a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and Dustin Banakissa added 15 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Piotrowka. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piotrowka moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with VKM. Loser Grand Est dropped to the 35th position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Piotrowka will meet Skuru (#84) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Grand Est will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Piotrowka: J.Pisarczyk 26+5reb+2ast, N.Krajewski 15+3reb+2ast, A.Kosior 14+14reb+1ast, W.Kepka 8+5reb+7ast, A.Musialek 7+3reb+2ast, A.Shawesh 6+12reb+1ast
Grand Est: D.Niang 33+12reb+2ast, D.Banakissa 15+18reb+6ast, L.Prospa 9+2reb+3ast, F.Schiochet 6+4reb+2ast, J.Leonard 2+4reb+4ast, E.Rango 2+1reb

St.Poelten - Skuru 71-79

There was an upset when higher ranked Austrian St.Poelten (2-5) was defeated by 83th ranked Swedish Skuru (1-6) 79-71 on Saturday. Skuru trailed by 15 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 8 points. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Skuru made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was Kristian Lasek who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Eli Aggesjo chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Skuru's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Paul Muschik produced 11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Konstantin Seher added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Skuru. Four St.Poelten players scored in double figures. Skuru left bottom position moving up to 50th place, which they share with Casapulla. It was St.Poelten's third loss in a row. They dropped to the twentieth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Skuru will meet Piotrowka (#76) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. St.Poelten will play against Ukraine (#75) in Kyiv and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Skuru: K.Lasek 22+5reb+10ast, E.Aggesjo 22+10reb+2ast, M.Magnusson 14+7reb, J.Tengzelius 7+3reb+5ast, E.Hindenburg 5+4reb+5ast, D.Strauss 4+2reb
St.Poelten: J.Jurs 16+4reb+2ast, K.Seher 13+5reb+7ast, B.Pichovszky 12+10reb+2ast, P.Muschik 11+9reb+6ast, J.Nitzsche 7+6reb+2ast, A.Lorenz 7+6reb+2ast

Ezerzeme - Level Up 84-49

Everything went according to plan when Latvian Ezerzeme (3-1) outscored bottom-ranked Georgian Level Up (0-6) 84-49 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Ezerzeme. Level Up managed to win fourth quarter 18-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ezerzeme dominated on the defensive end, holding Level Up to just 6 points in third quarter. They also forced 30 Level Up turnovers. Ezerzeme looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Raitis Stiuka who scored 22 points. Janis Rundans chipped in 5 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Luka Kutchava produced 15 points and 7 assists and Toma Chkheidze added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Ezerzeme. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Ezerzeme went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Level Up still closes the standings with six games lost. Ezerzeme will meet Fryshuset (#53) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Level Up will play against Ajara (#38) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ezerzeme: R.Stiuka 22+2reb+2ast, I.Plesanovs 13+2reb+2ast, A.Dembovskis 12+4reb+2ast, R.Gladkijs 10+3reb, K.Zizlans 8+4reb, E.Nukss 5+4reb+4ast
Level Up: L.Kutchava 15+4reb+7ast, T.Chkheidze 13+10reb, V.Basiladze 5+6reb, N.Kutchava 4+2reb, D.Khardzeishvili 3+2reb, G.Dzneladze 2+2reb

Liepaja - DSN 58-46

There was a minor upset when higher ranked DSN (2-5) was defeated by 68th ranked Liepaja (2-5) 58-46 on Saturday. Liepaja trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 12 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding DSN to just 7 points in second quarter. Liepaja held DSN to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded DSN 54-31 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Emils Steckis who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Roberts Berzins chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Arturs Melins produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and Renars Ramats added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Liepaja. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Liepaja moved-up to twentieth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated DSN. DSN lost third consecutive game. Liepaja will meet higher ranked V.Knasiaus (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. DSN will play against VKM (#16) in Vilnius and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: E.Steckis 19+11reb+1ast, J.Ivanovskis 12+6reb+4ast, R.Berzins 12+15reb, U.Cilipans 8+2reb+2ast, R.Putans 3+2reb, V.Vitins 2+4reb+2ast
DSN: A.Melins 21+6reb+1ast, R.Ramats 15+6reb+2ast, R.Timenieks 10+6reb+2ast, D.Olingovics 0+2reb, R.Piziks 0+3reb, K.Smits 0+1ast

Grand Est - Ukraine 54-94

No shocking result in a game when seventeenth ranked Ukrainian Ukraine (6-1) outleveled 31th ranked French Grand Est (4-4) 94-54 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Ukraine. Grand Est managed to win fourth quarter 18-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ukraine dominated on the defensive end, holding Grand Est to just 7 points in first quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Grand Est's 28. Ukraine forced 19 Grand Est turnovers and outrebounded them 53-27 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ukraine looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Grand Est's players. The best player for the winners was Denys Karabets (-2009) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Artem Dordiai (-2010) chipped in 17 points. Demba Niang produced 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals and Dustin Banakissa added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Ukraine. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Ukraine went down to 75th position due to points difference. Loser Grand Est dropped to the 35th place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Ukraine will meet St.Poelten (#82) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Grand Est will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ukraine: D.Karabets 17+5reb+3ast, A.Dordiai 17+2reb+1ast, Y.Paliukh 10+6reb+4ast, Z.Pokoiovyi 9+8reb, O.Petryk 8+5reb+5ast, K.Zhang 8+4reb
Grand Est: D.Niang 33+4reb+2ast, D.Banakissa 11+9reb+2ast, J.Leonard 6+1reb+1ast, E.Rango 2+3reb+1ast, V.Amuray 1+2reb, S.Ilian 1+6reb

Sigulda - Fryshuset 58-64

Very expected game when 42th ranked Latvian Sigulda (3-4) was defeated by fourth ranked Swedish Fryshuset (8-4) 64-58 on Saturday. Sigulda trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 21-15 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 58-64 at the end of the game. Fryshuset held Sigulda to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Fryshuset forced 20 Sigulda turnovers. The best player for the winners was Atlas Manswell who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Louis Jeanneau chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Valters Okrasinskis produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and Gustavs Antrops added 13 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Fryshuset. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Fryshuset went down to 53th position due to points difference. Loser Sigulda dropped to the twenty eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Stiinta. Fryshuset will meet league's second-placed Ezerzeme in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sigulda will play against Zsiros (#78) in Budapest and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: A.Manswell 14+12reb+2ast, B.Wijkmark 11+7reb+3ast, L.Jeanneau 9+13reb+1ast, A.Puistovirta 7+3reb+2ast, R.Berg 6+3reb+1ast, K.Hughes 5+1ast
Sigulda: G.Petersons 16+6reb+3ast, V.Okrasinskis 15+14reb+1ast, G.Antrops 13+13reb+2ast, M.Livmanis 6+5reb+2ast, R.Garancs 3+1reb, G.Stuklis 3+4reb+1ast

V.Knasiaus - Falco Gent 101-93

In the game between Top Four teams V.Knasiaus (2-1) defeated their close opponent Belgian Falco Gent (2-2) 101-93. V.Knasiaus trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 30-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was Rokas Rimkus who scored 28 points. Rustamas Kundreckas chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four V.Knasiaus players scored in double figures. Luka Dutoy produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Alexis Genbrugge added 29 points and 7 rebounds respectively for V.Knasiaus. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory V.Knasiaus went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Unieuro Forli and UMFA. Loser Falco Gent dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. V.Knasiaus will meet Liepaja (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Falco Gent will play against Inter (#15) in Bratislava and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
V.Knasiaus: R.Rimkus 28+4reb+3ast, I.Tamosaitis 16+2reb+1ast, R.Kundreckas 12+5reb+2ast, M.Valaitis 10+5reb+2ast, B.Kubilius 10+4reb+2ast, A.Chodulinas 8+5reb+4ast
Falco Gent: L.Dutoy 33+6reb, A.Genbrugge 29+7reb+1ast, T.Decaluwe 18+5reb+4ast, T.Saelens 9+5reb+4ast, A.Bogaert 3+1reb, A.Vlassembrouck 1+2reb+1ast