A League Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Victories for Griffin and Black Fortress

Griffin - Wings 84-67

Griffin outrebounded Wings 52-35 including a 41-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Griffin especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. American forward Daniel Ransom (198, college: OKBU, agency: Interperformances) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Alex Matthews (196-2001, college: UTPB) chipped in 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American guard Jeremiah Jones (190-2003, college: CS Stanislaus) responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Canadian forward Abdullah Shittu (203, college: Alberta) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Griffin: R.Daniel 33+12reb+2ast, M.Alex 24+9reb+6ast, V.Gogberashvili 18+7reb+4ast, M.Mirziashvili 7+5reb, I.Sulakvelidze 2+7reb+1ast, N.Akhlouri 0
Wings: J.Jeremiah 18+5reb+5ast, C.Gera 10, A.Irakli 10+2ast, N.Giorgi 7+3reb, G.Giorgi 6+2reb+2ast, A.Shittu 6+10reb

Black Fortress - Free UNI 75-88

Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kendrick Thompson (185-1996, college: Northeastern St.) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import center Raheem Johnson (208-1993, college: Buffalo, agency: Olsta) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Five Free UNI players scored in double figures. Free UNI's coach Besik Lejava used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Troy Simons (191-1996, college: Kent St.) answered with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Levan Pirtskheliani (205-2003) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Black Fortress.
Top scorers:
Free UNI: T.Kendrick 27+6reb+6ast, I.Sulkhanishvili 18+5reb+2ast, V.Kevon 16+6reb+2ast, J.Raheem 12+12reb+1ast, R.Reggie 10+9reb+1ast, L.Qvartskhava 3+2reb+1ast
Black Fortress: T.Simons 25+8reb+4ast, M.Jr Lavar 17+3reb+4ast, P.Levan 14+8reb+2ast, A.Levan 9+4reb+3ast, M.Aleksandre 9+8reb+1ast, F.Keysean 1+2reb