BC Kalev/Cramo lost to Pieno Zvaigzde 79:82 but nevertheless reaxched the semifinals of Baltic Basketball League as they had won the home game by 16. This is a historic moment for Estonian basketball because it's the first time for BC Kalev/Cramo to reach top4 of BBL. Until now, the only Estonian team to reach BBL semifinal was TU/Rock in 2009. Kalev/Cramo will face Ventspils in semifinal.
The game between Pieno Zvaigzde and BC Kalev/Cramo was nothing but formality. The hosts were full of confidence and started well. With six and half minutes played, the hosts led 17:7 meaning that they had only 6 more points to overcome. Sirutavicius had scored 8 points, already. But Kalev/Cramo woke up and almost evened the game by the end of 1st quarter - 21:17. Starting the 2nd quarter, three-pointers by Sinica and Ruikis made the gap to double-digits, again - 27:17 but the guests managed to balance the game - after baskets by Frank Elegar (208-C-86, college: Drexel) it was 27:23. Although the hosts took it to plus 9 once more, the first half ended 44:44.
After the halftime break, baskets by Gary Wilkinson and Gert Dorbek took the guests ahead 44:50 but the quarter ended 64:64. In last quarter the lead changed five times and the hosts had the final word but three-point win was nothing but an insufficient consolation.
Gytis Sirutavicius (195-SF-83) led the winners with 21 points. Armands Skele (192-G-83) scored 18 for Kalev/Cramo. Frank Elegar had a double-double ith 15 points and 11 rbs.
Kristjan Kangur tastes Italian Gold - Jun 19, 2013
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Kristjan Kangur (201-SF-82) tastes Italian Gold as his Montepaschi made it seven in a row! They overcame Acea Virtus Roma 79:63 on the road tonight to win the SeriaA Finals 4-1. Bobby Brown was pivotal with 18 points in the victory.
Virtus Roma had their backs against the wall heading into this one. But Siena used all of their experience to control this one. The visitors held Roma to 13 points in the first ten minutes and posted a 2-point lead at the break [read more]
Kristjan Kangur (201-SF-82) tastes Italian Gold as his Montepaschi made it seven in a row! They overcame Acea Virtus Roma 79:63 on the road tonight to win the SeriaA Finals 4-1. Bobby Brown was pivotal with 18 points in the victory. Virtus Roma had their backs against the wall heading into this one. But Siena used all of their experience to control this one. The visitors held Roma to 13 points in the first ten minutes and posted a 2-point lead at the break. The teams traded baskets throughout the second frame. Siena and Virtus Roma arrived at halftime tied at 33-all. But Siena made a decisive push in the third term. The visitors exploded with 27 points in the third period to gain a comfortable 13-point lead at the final break. Roma got within 8 early in the fourth frame but Siena stayed calm. They kept the hosts at safe distance throughout the remainder of the contest and triumphed in SeriaA once again. David Moss netted 11 points, while Matt Janning added 10 points for the winners. Gani Lawal answered with 20 points and 9 boards for Virtus Roma. Luigi Datome had 15 points in the loss. Kristjan Kangur averaged 7.4 points per game this season in Italy.
U20 Nordic Cup: Estonia upset the hosts in the opener - Jun 19, 2013
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Finland U20-Estonia U20 77:88
Estonia upset the hosts in the opener of the U20 Nordic Cup. Estonian side grabbed a 88:77 over Finland in Day 1.
Estonia took 19-14 lead in the first period and then had 41:30 halftime advantage. The guests improved to 13 points after 30 minutes, but were fully satisfied with 88:77 final win.
Rauno Nurger (207-C-93) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Oliver Metsalu (195-G-93) as well as Martin Paasoja (191-G-93) had 13 each [read more]
Finland U20-Estonia U20 77:88
Estonia upset the hosts in the opener of the U20 Nordic Cup. Estonian side grabbed a 88:77 over Finland in Day 1. Estonia took 19-14 lead in the first period and then had 41:30 halftime advantage. The guests improved to 13 points after 30 minutes, but were fully satisfied with 88:77 final win. Rauno Nurger (207-C-93) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Oliver Metsalu (195-G-93) as well as Martin Paasoja (191-G-93) had 13 each. Taavi Leok (192-G-93) and Kristen Meister (191-G-93) delivered 11 points apiece. Topias Palmi (190-SG-94) and Joonas Caven (211-C/F-93) paced the hosts with 16 points each in defeat. Julius Rajala (205-PF-94) collected 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Joonas Lehtoranta (183-SG-94) had 13. Denmark pip Sweden in Helsinki in the start of the U20 Nordic Cup. The Danish side led 12 points entering the last stanza but escaped with a 70:69 win.
TU/Rock win friendly tournament in Xuzhou - Jun 6, 2013
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TU/Rock continued their successful tour of China. They celebrated victory in the friendly tournament in Xuzhou. They overcame the Jiangsu Lions team to celebrate the title. Andre Parn (202-F-77) scored 16 points to lead the Estonian team to a 99:88 victory. TU/Rock dominated throughout the first half. They recorded a 54:36 halftime lead. The Chinese team cut the deficit in the second part of the game. But TU/Rock hung on in the dying minutes to escape with the victory [read more]
TU/Rock continued their successful tour of China. They celebrated victory in the friendly tournament in Xuzhou. They overcame the Jiangsu Lions team to celebrate the title. Andre Parn (202-F-77) scored 16 points to lead the Estonian team to a 99:88 victory. TU/Rock dominated throughout the first half. They recorded a 54:36 halftime lead. The Chinese team cut the deficit in the second part of the game. But TU/Rock hung on in the dying minutes to escape with the victory. Reinar Hallik (208-C-84) and Kaido Saks (205-F-86) delivered 14 points each for the winners. Illimar Pilk (195-F-88) added 12 points for the visitors.
Kalev/Cramo: took 2nd place (6-2) in Group D of the First Stage, took 2nd
place (5-1) in Group F, lost to Ventspils 64-61, 65-78 in the Semifinals !!!
Parnu: took 4th place (2-6) in Group D of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(1-5) in Group E of the Second Stage
Rapla: took 6th (last) place (1-9) in Group A of the First Stage
Tarvas: took 2nd place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group G of the Second Stage, lost to Rudupis 0-2 in the Quarterfinals
Tln Kalev: took 6th place (1-9) in Group C of the First Stage
TTU: took 5th place (2-8) in Group A of the First Stage
TU/Rock: took 1st place (9-1) in Group B of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group H of the Second Stage, lost to Barons kvart. 49-63, 100-89 in the
Quarterfinals
Valga: took 6th (last) place (2-8) in Group B of the First Stage
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