Superleague Round 14: Derby game ends with MIA's defeat of TSU - Feb 16, 2013
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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tbilisi: MIA (#3) and TSU (#7). TSU was smashed at home by 26 points 76-102 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game without a history. MIA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 66.7 percent from the field. MIA outrebounded TSU 44-22 including a 34-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by TSU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Deonta Vaughn (185-86, college: Cincinnati) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) contributed with 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard George Khaniashvili (194-89) replied with 24 points for TSU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. MIA have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rustavi. TSU at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. MIA is looking forward to face league's second-placed Energy Invest in Rustavi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TSU's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Olimpi. Bottom-ranked STU is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to sixth ranked Kutaisi (8-5) 96-41. International center Richard Matiashvili (207-89) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Giorgi Barbakadze chipped in 19 points during the contest. Forward Zurab Machaladze (198-92) responded with 4 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kutaisi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dinamo Tbilisi. STU at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Kutaisi will play against Dinamo Tbilisi (#6) on the road in the next round. STU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Armia. The game in Batumi supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Olimpi (10-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Batumi (3-10). Olimpi smashed Batumi 105-66 on Friday. Akaki Dvalishvili notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort. Olimpi's coach George Kazanjian felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by Lasha Keshelava did not help to save the game for Batumi. Olimpi moved-up to third place, which they share with Armia. Batumi lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Olimpi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU. Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Tbilisi: Armia (#4) and Samedicino-Academia (#10). Samedicino-Academia was smashed at home by 40 points 65-105 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Lasha Parghalava who scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Armia (10-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion (10-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpi. Samedicino-Academia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Armia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena STU.
In the last game of round 14 Dinamo Tbilisi was smashed by Rustavi on the road 94-75.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Tbilisi: Armia (#4) and Samedicino-Academia (#10). Samedicino-Academia was smashed at home by 40 points 65-105 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The game without a history. Armia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 24 Samedicino-Academia turnovers. Armia shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Samedicino-Academia's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Lasha Parghalava (191-87, college: Montana St. - Billin) who scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international point guard Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-86, agency: FCM) chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Center Levan Revazashvili (207-92) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and guard Irakli Gabisonia (195-89) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Armia and four Samedicino-Academia players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Armia (10-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion (10-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpi. Samedicino-Academia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Armia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena STU. Top scorers: Armia: B.Lezhava 18+1reb+1ast, G.Gamqrelidze 15+1reb+8ast, L.Parghalava 12+5reb+8ast, G.Jgerenaia 12+6reb+1ast, G.Sharabidze 11+8reb+2ast, A.Boisa 10+5reb+2ast Samedicino: L.Revazashvili 18+11reb+1ast, Z.Maisuradze 15+1reb+2ast, I.Gabisonia 14+4reb+5ast, D.Artsividze 13+2reb+4ast, G.Periashvili 4+9reb+1ast, D.Kordzadze 1+2reb
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tbilisi: MIA (#3) and TSU (#7). TSU was smashed at home by 26 points 76-102 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game without a history. MIA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 66.7 percent from the field. MIA outrebounded TSU 44-22 including a 34-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by TSU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Deonta Vaughn (185-86, college: Cincinnati) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five MIA players scored in double figures. Guard George Khaniashvili (194-89) replied with 24 points and point guard Givi Bakradze (185-91, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 10 points and 7 assists in the effort for TSU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. MIA have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rustavi. TSU at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. MIA is looking forward to face league's second-placed Energy Invest in Rustavi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TSU's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Olimpi. Top scorers: MIA Academy: D.Vaughn 23+9reb+8ast, I.Londaridze 16+5reb+2ast, B.Raymond 16+8reb+3ast, K.Archibeque 15+11reb+3ast, M.Bokolishvili 14+2ast, Z.Antadze 10+1reb TSU Tbilisi: G.Khaniashvili 24+2reb+3ast, V.Chkareuli 14+1reb+2ast, G.Bakradze 10+2reb+7ast, S.Aselaini 8+5reb+2ast, V.Beruashvili 7+4reb+2ast, D.Khizanishvili 7+2reb
Bottom-ranked STU is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to sixth ranked Kutaisi (8-5) 96-41. The game without a history. Kutaisi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding STU to just 7 points in second quarter. Kutaisi held STU to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Kutaisi forced 25 STU turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. International center Richard Matiashvili (207-89) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Giorgi Barbakadze (203-91) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Forward Zurab Machaladze (198-92) responded with 4 points and 7 rebounds and forward Giorgi Pirvelashvili (201-88) scored 5 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kutaisi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dinamo Tbilisi. STU at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Kutaisi will play against Dinamo Tbilisi (#6) on the road in the next round. STU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Armia. Top scorers: Kutaisi: R.Matiashvili 19+13reb+1ast, G.Barbakadze 19+4reb, B.Kvimsadze 16+3reb+2ast, A.Lominashvili 10+5reb+2ast, Z.Pashayev 7+5reb+7ast, L.Grdzelidze 7+2reb+4ast STU Tbilisi: G.Kvetenadze 6+2reb+2ast, T.Chachibaia 5+4reb, D.Dvalishvili 5+2reb, G.Pirvelashvili 5+3reb+2ast, V.Janashia 4+3reb+2ast, Z.Machaladze 4+7reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Energy Invest (11-2) crushed 5th ranked Dinamo Tbilisi (8-5) in Rustavi 94-75. The game without a history. Energy Invest led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dinamo Tbilisi's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Kyle Nelson (203-89, college: Augustana, IL, agency: N.E.T.) who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Levan Tsekvava (190-89) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Beqa Chikviladze (195-91) produced 23 points and 4 assists and American point guard Lamar Karim (178-83, college: So.Poly State, agency: Interperformances) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Energy Invest have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with MIA Academy. Dinamo Tbilisi at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Energy Invest's next round opponent will be league's leader MIA in Tbilisi and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dinamo Tbilisi will play at home against Kutaisi (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rustavi: K.Nelson 22+6reb+4ast, M.Chochua 17+5reb+4ast, L.Tsekvava 15+6reb+5ast, M.Abaishvili 13+2reb+3ast, T.Toudjani 11+6reb+1ast, N.Bowie 9+7reb+8ast Dinamo Tbilisi: B.Chikviladze 23+4reb+4ast, L.Karim 18+6reb+6ast, F.Clayman 10+11reb+2ast, M.Oluic 10+7reb, I.Keidia 6+4reb, I.Lezhava 4+3reb+1ast
The game in Batumi supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Olimpi (10-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Batumi (3-10). Olimpi smashed Batumi 105-66 on Friday. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Batumi's 38. They outrebounded Batumi 57-28 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpi looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. International Akaki Dvalishvili (206-90) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Levan Fatsatsia supported him with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Olimpi's coach George Kazanjian felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by the former international forward Lasha Keshelava (200-81) did not help to save the game for Batumi. Naturalized Russian center Giorgi Kvelashvili (206-81) added 22 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Olimpi moved-up to third place, which they share with Armia. Batumi lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Olimpi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU. Top scorers: Olimpi: L.Fatsatsia 24+8reb+1ast, K.Tomaradze 21+7reb+4ast, A.Dvalishvili 20+16reb+2ast, G.Gulisabedashvili 10+2reb+1ast, S.Sokk 8+3reb+3ast, N.Tenieshvili 6+6reb+3ast Batumi: G.Kvelashvili 22+6reb, L.Keshelava 20+7reb+3ast, M.Ninua 7+1reb+8ast, I.Emiridze 6+3reb, G.Nanitashvili 5+2ast, A.Eliashvili 4+7reb+1ast
Manuchar Markoishvili brings the trophy from Turkey - Jun 16, 2013
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Manuchar Markoishvili (196-SF-86) brings the trophy from Turkey as his Galatasaray triumphs at 2012/2013 season as they won the Final series against Banvit 4-1. Galatasaray added 76:58 win in Game 4 and became the Champions. The game was mostly controlled by Galatasaray. Banvit BK managed to win fourth quarter 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Cenk Akyol who scored 22 points [read more]
Manuchar Markoishvili (196-SF-86) brings the trophy from Turkey as his Galatasaray triumphs at 2012/2013 season as they won the Final series against Banvit 4-1. Galatasaray added 76:58 win in Game 4 and became the Champions. The game was mostly controlled by Galatasaray. Banvit BK managed to win fourth quarter 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Cenk Akyol who scored 22 points. Carlos Arroyo chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. Serkan Erdogan produced 11 points and 5 assists and Serbian center Vladimir Stimac added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Manuchar Markoishvili averaged 9.4 points per game in Turkey. In EuroCup after 3 games his stats read 12.0ppg, 1.3rpg.
KS Rosasport Radom (TBL) signed 29-year old American center Kirk Archibeque (205-113kg-84, college: Fort Lewis). He just played at MIA Academy in Georgian Superleague. In 29 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 18.1ppg and averaged 11.4rpg (also #4 in the league) and 2.2apg this season. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket [read more]
KS Rosasport Radom (TBL) signed 29-year old American center Kirk Archibeque (205-113kg-84, college: Fort Lewis). He just played at MIA Academy in Georgian Superleague. In 29 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 18.1ppg and averaged 11.4rpg (also #4 in the league) and 2.2apg this season. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Newcomer of the Year, named to 1st Team and named to All-Imports Team.
It is actually his come back to Poland. The most of last season he spent at Stelmet Zielona Gora. In 33 TBL games he had 10.9ppg and 8.0rpg. The other Polish team Archibeque played for was LKS Sphinx in 2011/2012 season (16.7ppg, 10.2rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.5apg) and Polpharma in 2010/2011 (9.1ppg and 6.2rpg
Georgi Tsintsadze selected the top Georgian playing abroad in last week's games - Jun 5, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international point guard Georgi Tsintsadze (192-86), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague. He could not help Budivelnyk (28-11) in their last game. Despite Tsintsadze's very good performance the league leader Budivelnyk was edged 96-95 on the road by the lower-ranked (#3) Azovmash.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Georgi Tsintsadze (192-86, currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague. He could not help Budivelnyk (28-11) in their last game. Despite Tsintsadze's very good performance the league leader Budivelnyk was edged 96-95 on the road by the lower-ranked (#3) Azovmash.
He was the second best scorer with 15 points. Tsintsadze also added 5 rebounds and dished 9 assists in 30 minutes on the court.
It's Tsintsadze's first season with the team.
This year he averages: 9.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 4.2apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 44.7%, 3FGP: 34.2% and FT: 76.6% in the 54 games he played so far.
Tsintsadze is currently a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international small forward Viktor Sanikidze (203-86, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian SerieA. He was not able to help Montepaschi Siena (18-12) in their last game on Monday. Despite Sanikidze's good performance Montepaschi Siena was defeated 71-67 in Varese by the leading Cimberio.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds. Sanikidze also added and 3 steals.
Sanikidze's overall stats this season are: 5.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 3FGP: 39.2% and FT: 64.4%.
He is in the roster of the Georgian senior national team.
#3. The Georgian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international small forward Manuchar Markoishvili (196-86, currently plays in Turkey). Markoishvili led Galatasaray to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Banvit BK (25-5) 79-62 in the Turkish TBL on Wednesday night.
He recorded 13 points in 28 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Galatasaray Medical Park Istanbul (27-3) is placed first in the TBL.
It was his team's 17th consecutive victory in a row.
This year Markoishvili's overall stats are: 9.5ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.1apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 51.4%, 3FGP: 38.0% and FT: 82.1% in the 19 games.
He is also a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#4. Center Giorgi Shermadini (216-89, currently plays in Greece) managed to help Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus to win against the fifth-ranked AGOR (17-9) 80-67 in the Greek A1 in Monday night's game.
Shermadini scored only 2 points.
Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (25-1) is placed first in the A1.
It was his team's 12th consecutive victory in a row.
Shermadini's total stats this season are: 4.5ppg and 2.1rpg.
He is also Georgian national team player.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Georgian passport:
#1.Will Thomas (203-PF-86, currently plays in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL could not help Karsiyaka (23-7) to beat Galatasaray (27-3). Thomas did not have that impressive stats last Thursday.
He scored only 3 points in 29 minutes.
Karsiyaka was edged 79-77 at home by the leading Galatasaray.
Thomas has relatively good stats this year: 11.2ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.2apg in the 30 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Thomas used to play for Army Sport Klub Tbilisi in Georgian league.
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