NKML Round 2 (Regular Season): TSA Tallinn keeps a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in NKML. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

TSA Tallinn defeated Rapla at home 71-57. TSA Tallinn forced 28 Rapla turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Rapla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Lada Lesina (181-2008) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. ex-international forward Maarja Grunmann (176-2003) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kristel Viljus (174-1993) replied with 4 points and 16 rebounds for Rapla. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rapla will play next round against strong Team Rae trying to get back on the winning streak. TSA Tallinn will try to continue on its current victory against Tartu U. on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Parnu on the court of Team Rae. Visitors were rolled over by Team Rae 66-43. The former international center Trine Kasemagi (191-1995) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Victoria Vahi chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Elena Sutt (178-2003) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Team Rae will play against Rapla on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Parnu will play against Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Keila which hosted in Keila Tartu U.. Keila managed to get a 8-point victory 74-66. Tatjana Drozdova notched 32 points and 4 steals to lead the effort. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Anna Tamberg did not help to save the game for Tartu U.. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Keila will meet Parnu on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tartu U. will play against TSA Tallinn and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Keila - Tartu U. 74-66:
An interesting game for Keila which hosted in Keila Tartu U.. Keila managed to get a 8-point victory 74-66. Keila forced 21 Tartu U. turnovers. Strangely Tartu U. outrebounded Keila 47-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. Tatjana Drozdova (170-2000) notched 32 points and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Riinu Suursaar (174-2007) supported her with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by the former international swingman Anna Tamberg (176-2004) did not help to save the game for Tartu U.. Swingman Melinda Sormus (176-2010) added 9 points and 19 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Keila will meet Parnu on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tartu U. will play against TSA Tallinn and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keila: T.Drozdova 32+1reb+3ast, R.Suursaar 16+5reb, N.Viirpalu 7+3reb+1ast, L.Sild 4+8reb+2ast, N.Pae 4+6reb+1ast, L.Loog 4+1reb+2ast
Tartu U.: T.Anna 19+8reb+4ast, F.Anastassia 12+7reb+2ast, M.Sormus 9+19reb, M.Marleen 8+1reb+1ast, K.Kadi 7+5reb+3ast, K.Heili 6+1reb+1ast

TSA Tallinn - Rapla 71-57:
TSA Tallinn defeated Rapla at home 71-57. TSA Tallinn forced 28 Rapla turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Rapla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Lada Lesina (181-2008) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. ex-international forward Maarja Grunmann (176-2003) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four TSA Tallinn players scored in double figures. Forward Kristel Viljus (174-1993) replied with 4 points and 16 rebounds and Eva Lindal (-2011) added 16 points in the effort for Rapla. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rapla will play next round against strong Team Rae trying to get back on the winning streak. TSA Tallinn will try to continue on its current victory against Tartu U. on the road.
Top scorers:
TSA Tallinn: M.Grunmann 18+6reb+2ast, L.Lada 16+10reb+2ast, A.Lepp 13+3reb+3ast, E.Meier 13+6reb, A.Emma 4+3reb, J.Avramenko 3+3reb+2ast
Rapla: L.Eva 16+3reb, T.Lisann 14+2reb+1ast, V.Liseth 12+2reb+1ast, N.Reili 4+6reb+3ast, V.Kristel 4+16reb+2ast, J.Mariette 4+6reb

Team Rae - Parnu 66-43:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Parnu on the court of Team Rae. Visitors were rolled over by Team Rae 66-43. Team Rae dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Parnu's 20 and made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Team Rae forced 36 Parnu turnovers. Strangely Parnu outrebounded Team Rae 49-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. The former international center Trine Kasemagi (191-1995) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international point guard Victoria Vahi (180-2000) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Elena Sutt (178-2003) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Helerin Kass (184-2002) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Team Rae will play against Rapla on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Parnu will play against Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Team Rae: T.Kasemagi 21+12reb+2ast, V.Vahi 13+3reb+4ast, M.Nikolai 10+4reb, S.Hanna 9+7reb+2ast, E.Pajumets 6+1reb+4ast, L.Karask 3+5reb+5ast
Parnu: K.Helerin 19+3reb+4ast, S.Elena 17+7reb+2ast, G.Tammsalu 5+9reb+3ast, S.Kristiin 2, K.Elise 0+1reb, K.Andra 0+12reb+1ast