1.Liiga Round 6 (Regular Season): Rae Koss keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Rae Koss as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rae Koss defeated 7th ranked Reinar Halliku at home 94-76. Rae Koss forced 22 Reinar Halliku turnovers. It was a good game for guard Ruudi Talviste (188-2009) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. Joosep Heinla (196-2002) contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Tobias Olde (190-2006) replied with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Reinar Halliku. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Rae Koss (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Reinar Halliku at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Tamsalu and Keila Basket. Reinar Halliku will play next round against strong Paide VW trying to get back on the winning streak. Rae Koss will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kadrina on the road.
Viimsi II's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Audentese (2-5) 70-66. Swingman Karl Teppo (195-2005) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Robi Treimut chipped in 10 points and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Andreas Parn (184-2008) with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Viimsi II (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Haljala. Audentese at the other side dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Viimsi II will play against higher ranked Rapla (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Audentese will play against Ulikool/Estiko (#5) in Tartu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Keila supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Paide VW (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Keila Basket (2-4). Paide VW smashed Keila Basket 100-76 on Thursday. Janar Aniste notched 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort. Even 20 points by Kermo Sepik did not help to save the game for Keila Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paide VW have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Eesti M. and Ulikool/Estiko. Loser Keila Basket dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Tamsalu and Reinar Halliku. Paide VW will meet at home Reinar Halliku (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Keila Basket will play against Ulikool/Estiko and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Haljala was smashed by Ulikool/Estiko on the road 96-71. Eesti M. won against Rapla on its own court 87-79. Audentese outscored Haljala in Tallinn 99-80.



Ulikool/Estiko - Haljala 96-71:
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Ulikool/Estiko (4-2) crushed 10th ranked Haljala (1-5) in Tartu 96-71 on Thursday. Guard Tanel Lepp (193-2007) notched 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Ukrainian center Vladyslav Sinnik (205-2007) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Ulikool/Estiko players scored in double figures. Even 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Markus Heinakroon (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Haljala. American center Ugochuckwu Ejiofor (203-2003, college: Waldorf) added 17 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ulikool/Estiko moved-up to third place, which they share with Paide VW and Eesti M. Haljala lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with Viimsi II. Ulikool/Estiko will meet at home Audentese (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haljala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Haljala: H.Markus 20+6reb+5ast, U.Ejiofor 17+11reb, R.Veideman 17+4reb+4ast, R.Sten 6+7reb, K.Erik 5+1ast, A.Alari 3+2reb+1ast
Ulikool/Estiko: T.Lepp 28+7reb+6ast, T.Perv 13+6reb+1ast, S.Vladyslav 12+8reb+3ast, G.Metsaorg 12+1ast, T.Martin 7+1reb, G.Vendla 6+6reb+1ast

Keila Basket - Paide VW 76-100:
The game in Keila supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Paide VW (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Keila Basket (2-4). Paide VW smashed Keila Basket 100-76 on Thursday. Paide VW dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Keila Basket's 24 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Paide VW forced 19 Keila Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Janar Aniste (180-2000) notched 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Mark-Andreas Jaakson (200, college: Southern Miss) supported him with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 20 points by guard Kermo Sepik (192-2006) did not help to save the game for Keila Basket. Christopher Lenk (191-2004) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paide VW have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Eesti M. and Ulikool/Estiko. Loser Keila Basket dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Tamsalu and Reinar Halliku. Paide VW will meet at home Reinar Halliku (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Keila Basket will play against Ulikool/Estiko and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keila Basket: K.Sepik 20+3reb+2ast, C.Lenk 12+6reb+2ast, M.Midri 11+7reb, S.Kevin 8+3reb+1ast, A.Markus 8+2reb, V.Robert 8+2reb
Paide VW: J.Aniste 34+4reb+4ast, T.Raadik 14+4reb+1ast, M.Jaakson 9+8reb+5ast, S.Roigas 8+5reb, H.Hallop 7+2reb, A.Loigu 7+2ast

Eesti M. - Rapla 87-79:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Eesti M. and 6th ranked Rapla had identical 3-2 record. This time Eesti M. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rapla 87-79 on Friday night. Eesti M. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guard Robin Luik (192-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Tom Kaldre (187-1998) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Even 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Indrek Sunelik (200, college: NW Florida St.) did not help to save the game for Rapla. ex-international Indrek Kajupank (200) added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Rapla players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Eesti M. (4-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Paide VW and Ulikool/Estiko. Loser Rapla keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Eesti M. will meet Tamsalu (#7) in the next round. Rapla will play against Viimsi II and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rapla: S.Indrek 15+7reb+5ast, R.Markus 14+6reb+1ast, R.Jan-Marten 13+3reb+2ast, S.Eric 13+4reb+2ast, K.Indrek 13+6reb+3ast, R.Ron 7+1ast
Eesti M.: T.Kaldre 18+3reb+5ast, J.Russak 17+4reb+3ast, R.Luik 14+11reb+2ast, M.Luha 9+6reb+4ast, L.Mets 7+4reb+1ast, F.Liiva 7+1reb+2ast

Viimsi II - Audentese 70-66:
Viimsi II's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Audentese (2-5) 70-66. Swingman Karl Teppo (195-2005) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Robi Treimut (188-2007) chipped in 10 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Viimsi II players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Andreas Parn (184-2008) with 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Matthias Murkhain (197-2009) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Viimsi II (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Haljala. Audentese at the other side dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Viimsi II will play against higher ranked Rapla (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Audentese will play against Ulikool/Estiko (#5) in Tartu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Audentese: P.Andreas 15+5reb+2ast, M.Matthias 13+3reb+3ast, S.Sebastian 10+2reb, R.Robin 9+1reb+2ast, P.Mattias 8+5reb+2ast, I.Robin-Mattias 6+7reb
Viimsi II: K.Teppo 18+6reb, U.Maamagi 12+2ast, H.Normak 10+3reb, R.Treimut 10+3reb+7ast, A.Sarap 7+11reb+2ast, G.Paas 6+3reb+1ast

Rae Koss - Reinar Halliku 94-76:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Rae Koss as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rae Koss defeated 7th ranked Reinar Halliku at home 94-76. Rae Koss forced 22 Reinar Halliku turnovers. It was a good game for guard Ruudi Talviste (188-2009) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. Joosep Heinla (196-2002) contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Tobias Olde (190-2006) replied with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Rogem Ollino (180-2002) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Reinar Halliku. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rae Koss (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Reinar Halliku at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Tamsalu and Keila Basket. Reinar Halliku will play next round against strong Paide VW trying to get back on the winning streak. Rae Koss will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kadrina on the road.
Top scorers:
Reinar Halliku: O.Tobias 17+5reb+4ast, S.Kaspar 14+5reb, O.Rogem 13+5reb+4ast, J.Markus 10+3reb+3ast, P.Robert 8+2reb, R.Mattias 6+7reb
Rae Koss: R.Talviste 20+3reb+4ast, M.Allorg 13+4reb, J.Saar 12+4reb+2ast, J.Heinla 10+7reb+2ast, G.Lehe 9+5reb+3ast, Z.Jakob 8+2reb+1ast

Haljala - Audentese 80-99:
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Audentese (2-5) rolled over 10th ranked Haljala (1-5) in Haijala 99-80 on Tuesday. Point guard Andreas Parn (184-2008) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and swingman Oliver Kruus (201-2007) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by forward Markus Heinakroon (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Haljala. Erik Kaasik (182-2000) added 20 points and 4 assists. Five Audentese and four Haljala players scored in double figures. Audentese moved-up to tenth place. Haljala lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with Viimsi II. Audentese will meet higher ranked Ulikool/Estiko (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Haljala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Haljala: K.Erik 20+2reb+4ast, H.Markus 15+12reb+3ast, S.Erkki 15+4reb+2ast, U.Ejiofor 14+6reb+1ast, R.Oliver 9+4reb, R.Sten 5+2reb+2ast
Audentese: A.Parn 27+12reb+7ast, O.Kruus 18+6reb, R.Roman 14+1reb, M.Pastak 13+3reb, M.Murkhain 11+7reb+3ast, J.Luht 9+2reb+2ast