NKA clinch 2026 title; Sarunas Bauba named MVP

Hito - Bertans 48-77

Bertans dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Hito's 24. Bertans forced 26 Hito turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ralfs Vladimirovs scored 14 points to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian Olivers Zvaigzne chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Toomas Kops responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Andri Pae scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 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.
Top scorers:
Hito: K.Toomas 10+7reb+1ast, S.Serafim 9+2reb, P.Andri 9+5reb+4ast, L.Eerik 6+2reb, M.Marten 6+6reb+1ast, D.Tenver 5+1reb
Bertans: R.Vladimirovs 14+4reb, R.Bikovskis 12+4reb, O.Zvaigzne 9+7reb, G.Freimanis 9+2ast, G.Endzelins 7+2reb, G.Kirsons 7+3reb+3ast

Noo Spordikool - Jelgava 69-65

Noo Spordikool forced 21 Jelgava turnovers. Strangely Jelgava outrebounded Noo Spordikool 46-33 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Renar Kaspri who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Robert Kaarik (-2009) chipped in 28 points and 5 steals. Andrejs Gudilins produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and Rudolfs Kristals added 14 points respectively for Noo Spordikool. Jelgava's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Jelgava: K.Rudolfs 14+3reb+3ast, G.Andrejs 11+7reb+2ast, S.Valters 11+8reb+1ast, J.Edvards 9+4reb+3ast, N.Rihards 6+9reb+3ast, B.Gustavs 6+6reb
Noo Spordikool: R.Kaarik 28+2reb+1ast, R.Kaspri 20+6reb+6ast, A.Looskari 10+6reb+3ast, A.Kuuba 8+8reb+2ast, H.Edela 3+4reb+2ast, J.Remsel 0+1reb+1ast

Bball klase-1 - NKA 67-73

NKA outrebounded Bball klase-1 38-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. NKA players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Sarunas Bauba orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Joris Meskys contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Emils Dumpis (-2010) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Marko Metra added 15 points in the effort for Bball klase-1. Four Bball klase-1 players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Bball klase-1: D.Emils 18+10reb+3ast, M.Marko 15+3reb+3ast, R.Patriks 13+6reb, V.Ralfs 11+3reb+4ast, K.Arnolds 6+3reb+3ast, A.Henrijs 4+1reb
NKA: S.Bauba 26+10reb+4ast, J.Meskys 14+6reb+3ast, M.Rupslaukis 13+1reb+6ast, A.Kernagis 8+5reb+5ast, J.Dudonis 7+6reb, A.Kaciulis 5+6reb

Kesklinna - Tartu 61-84

Tartu outrebounded Kesklinna 41-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Martin Bert scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Martin Teppo (194-2010) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Tartu players scored in double figures. Tartu's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jorgen Lillemagi (177-2010) responded with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mathias Jaani (175-2010) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Top scorers:
Kesklinna: L.Jorgen 17+6reb+5ast, J.Mathias 15+6reb+4ast, V.Hans 8+5reb+1ast, L.Mathias 8+2reb, H.Karl 7+1ast, T.Robert 4+5reb+1ast
Tartu: M.Bert 27+2reb+1ast, M.Teppo 17+6reb+2ast, S.Vosaste 11+7reb+1ast, R.Niilo 10+6reb, M.Miilen 10+7reb+7ast, A.Adamka 3+1reb

Visagino - A.Kraukla/VEF 50-66

A.Kraukla/VEF forced 24 Visagino turnovers. Marks Baranovs scored 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Reinis Kodols chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Artjom Dolgaciov responded with 16 points and 4 assists and Lukas Petkevicius scored 10 points.
Top scorers:
Visagino: D.Artjom 16+4reb+4ast, P.Lukas 10+4reb+1ast, S.Ainoras 7+3reb+4ast, B.Danielius 5+9reb+1ast, O.Andrej 4+1reb, M.Joris 4
A.Kraukla/VEF: M.Baranovs 25+7reb+3ast, M.Keiss 10+1reb+2ast, A.Koskevics 8, V.Paberzs 8+3reb+4ast, R.Kodols 7+5reb+4ast, M.Silutins 5+6reb+1ast

KKM - Rakvere 84-63

KKM dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Rakvere's 26. They outrebounded Rakvere 38-19 including a 23-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. Martynas Mykolaitis scored 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Aironas Mikalocius chipped in 18 points during the contest. Four KKM players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ruben Madisson responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Marcus Vainumae scored 23 points and 4 assists.
Top scorers:
Rakvere: V.Marcus 23+1reb+4ast, M.Ruben 17+8reb+7ast, A.Mattias 10+2reb+1ast, K.Aron 4+2reb, P.Oliver 3+4ast, N.Robert 2+1reb
KKM: M.Mykolaitis 19+8reb+3ast, A.Mikalocius 18+4reb+2ast, D.Daugintis 15, P.Venclova 14+1reb+3ast, D.Tumosa 9+8reb+3ast, E.Stancikas 3+4reb

Askus - Taurages 53-68

Taurages dominated down low during the game scoring 34 of its points in the paint compared to Askus' 14. Vilius Petraitis scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominykas Ramanauskas chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Taurages players scored in double figures. Joosep Luht responded with 11 points and Rasmus Remlik scored 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Askus' coach let to play eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Askus: T.Kristofer 11+3reb, L.Joosep 11+3reb+2ast, P.Ekke 7+2reb+1ast, V.Kaspar 6+1reb+1ast, R.Robert 6+2reb+2ast, K.Jesper 6+4reb
Taurages: V.Petraitis 24+4reb+4ast, V.Beresna 12+5reb, D.Ramanauskas 10+8reb+5ast, D.Armonas 10+10reb+2ast, N.Steponkus 5, D.Spiegis 4+3reb+3ast

Ventspils - NKA-2 44-63

NKA-2 forced 22 Ventspils turnovers. Strangely Ventspils outrebounded NKA-2 34-22 including 22 on the defensive glass. Kasparas Raupys scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mantas Zuklys chipped in 10 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four NKA-2 players scored in double figures. NKA-2's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Toms Lacbergs (180-2010) responded with 14 points and Marks Strazdins scored 6 points and 10 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Ventspils: L.Toms 14+2reb+2ast, A.Martins 11+5reb, S.Marks 6+10reb+1ast, P.Patriks 5+2reb+2ast, A.Karlis 3+1reb, V.Mareks 2+3reb
NKA-2: I.Mockevicius 16+2reb, K.Raupys 13+5reb+3ast, M.Zuklys 10+4reb+7ast, E.Kuprys 10+2reb, B.Juchnevicius 6+1reb, S.Sadas 4+2reb+1ast