The Regular Season in LBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 7 rounds.
Top ranked Barons kvartals (18-10) recorded its tenth loss on the court of tenth ranked Turiba on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Turiba 90-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barons kvartals. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 56-48 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Turiba made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Barons kvartals outrebounded Turiba 42-22 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Barons kvartals helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Guntis Sipolins (206-93) who scored 23 points. Guard Mikus Sokolovs (195-89) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tyler Cain (203-88, college: S.Dakota) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Barons kvartals' coach Martins Gulbis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Turiba maintains tenth place with 9-19 record. Barons kvartals at the other side still keep top position with ten games lost. Turiba are looking forward to face higher ranked Jurmala (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Barons kvartals will have a break next round. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Valmiera (16-12) against sixth ranked VEF Riga (13-1) on Saturday night. Visiting Valmiera was crushed by VEF Riga in Riga 85-65. It was a good game for American forward Will Daniels (203-86, college: Rhode Island) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Kaspars Berzins contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Agnis Cavars (196-86) answered with 14 points for Valmiera. Valmiera's coach Varis Krumins tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. VEF Riga have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Valmiera at the other side keeps the third position with 12 games lost. VEF Riga will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valmiera will play at home against Jelgava and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game with biggest result difference took place in Riga. Local U18 (1-16) was outscored by seventh ranked Jelgava (12-14) 101-79 on Sunday night. Keith Chamberlain stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Armands Ginters with 19 points and 4 assists. U18's coach Nikolajs Mazurs gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Jelgava maintains seventh place with 12-14 record. U18 lost their twelfth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Jelgava will meet higher ranked Valmiera (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. U18 will have a break next round.
Top ranked Barons kvartals (18-10) recorded its tenth loss on the court of tenth ranked Turiba on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Turiba 90-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barons kvartals. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 56-48 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Turiba made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Barons kvartals outrebounded Turiba 42-22 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Barons kvartals helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Guntis Sipolins (206-93) who scored 23 points. Guard Mikus Sokolovs (195-89) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tyler Cain (203-88, college: S.Dakota) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard Jamar Diggs (187-88, college: Wofford, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barons kvartals' coach Martins Gulbis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Turiba maintains tenth place with 9-19 record. Barons kvartals at the other side still keep top position with ten games lost. Turiba are looking forward to face higher ranked Jurmala (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Barons kvartals will have a break next round. Top scorers: Barons kvartals: J.Diggs 20+6reb+6ast, T.Cain 17+15reb+2ast, M.Gulbis 15+4reb+3ast, D.Dulkys 11+6reb+2ast, I.Bergmanis 7+3reb+2ast, D.Zonne 7+3reb Turiba: G.Sipolins 23+3reb+2ast, M.Sokolovs 19+1reb+4ast, J.Antrops 13+2ast, M.Steinbergs 13+1reb+5ast, M.Rudmiezis 8+8reb+3ast, K.Apsitis 8+3reb
The game with biggest result difference took place in Riga. Local U18 (1-16) was outscored by seventh ranked Jelgava (12-14) 101-79 on Sunday night. The game without a history. Jelgava 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 U18's 36. Jelgava looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by U18's players. American power forward Keith Chamberlain (204-87, college: Grinnell) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Arturs Duselis (201-89) chipped in 17 points. Four Jelgava players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Armands Ginters (190-95) with 19 points and 4 assists and guard Davis Geks (190-95) scored 17 points. U18's coach Nikolajs Mazurs gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Jelgava maintains seventh place with 12-14 record. U18 lost their twelfth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Jelgava will meet higher ranked Valmiera (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. U18 will have a break next round. Top scorers: U18: A.Ginters 19+2reb+4ast, D.Geks 17+4reb+3ast, R.Avenitis 17+5reb, A.Pasecniks 9+3reb+2ast, K.Cavars 5+4reb, E.Lasenbergs 5+3reb Jelgava: S.Haynes 18+3ast, A.Duselis 17+4reb+2ast, K.Chamberlain 15+12reb+1ast, A.Justovics 14+7reb+2ast, K.Kanbergs 12+3reb+6ast, S.Silavs 10+3reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Valmiera (16-12) against sixth ranked VEF Riga (13-1) on Saturday night. Visiting Valmiera was crushed by VEF Riga in Riga 85-65. The game was mostly controlled by VEF Riga. Valmiera was better in second period 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. VEF Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Valmiera's 24. They outrebounded Valmiera 35-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American forward Will Daniels (203-86, college: Rhode Island) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. The former international Kaspars Berzins (213-85) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four VEF Riga players scored in double figures. Forward Agnis Cavars (196-86) answered with 14 points and guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-89) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Valmiera. Valmiera's coach Varis Krumins tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. VEF Riga have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Valmiera at the other side keeps the third position with 12 games lost. VEF Riga will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valmiera will play at home against Jelgava and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Valmiera: A.Cavars 14+4reb+1ast, V.Iljins 11+3reb, J.Kaufmanis 9+5reb+2ast, M.Ziedins 8+1reb+1ast, J.Berzins 7+2reb+2ast, S.Amolins 7+1reb VEF Riga: W.Daniels 22+4reb+2ast, K.Berzins 18+8reb+2ast, A.Strelnieks 12+3reb+4ast, D.Bertans 11+5reb+6ast, D.Zavackas 9+3reb, A.Kavaliauskas 7+4reb+2ast
VTB League: Khimky secure the Semifinal berth - May 19, 2013
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VEF Riga - Khimky 60:82
Khimky secure the Semifinal berth in VTB League as they swept the series against VEF Riga. The Russian side posted an 82:60 win in Game 3 and sent Latvian side out of the Play-offs.
The game was mostly controlled by Khimky. VEF Riga was better in fourth quarter 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds [read more]
VEF Riga - Khimky 60:82
Khimky secure the Semifinal berth in VTB League as they swept the series against VEF Riga. The Russian side posted an 82:60 win in Game 3 and sent Latvian side out of the Play-offs. The game was mostly controlled by Khimky. VEF Riga was better in fourth quarter 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by VEF Riga's players. It was an exceptional evening for James Augustine (208-F-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Illinois) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Kresimir Loncar (210-F-83, agency: Alti Sport) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Lauris Blaus (204-C-90, agency: FCM) came up with 6 points and 11 rebounds. Will Daniels (203-F-86, college: Rhode Island) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for VEF Riga in the defeat.
Armands Skele clinched the title in Estonia - May 18, 2013
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Armands Skele (192-G-83) wins the title in Estonia as his Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row. In the fourth game Kalev/Cramo posted an 81:69 win for 4-0 in the series.
The game was mostly controlled by Kalev/Cramo. TU/Rock managed to win fourth quarter 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded TU/Rock 39-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds [read more]
Armands Skele (192-G-83) wins the title in Estonia as his Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row. In the fourth game Kalev/Cramo posted an 81:69 win for 4-0 in the series. The game was mostly controlled by Kalev/Cramo. TU/Rock managed to win fourth quarter 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded TU/Rock 39-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Kalev/Cramo especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.5 percentage. 29 personal fouls committed by TU/Rock helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Ty Abbott who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. Armands Skele added 13 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Ivan Nelyubov responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and Rain Veideman scored 19 points.
VTB League: Khimki celebrated the second straight win - May 17, 2013
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Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2.
Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side [read more]
Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2. Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side. The Russian team posted a 21-19 rally in the third quarter and finished the game with 26-16 surge at the end. Vitaliy Fridzon (195-G-85, agency: Alti Sport) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and K.C. Rivers (196-G-87, college: Clemson) as well as Zoran Planinic (198-G-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) added 14 each. Petteri Koponen (194-PG-88) followed them with 12 points in a win. Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) posted 20 points in the losing effort and Donatas Zavackas (203-F-80, college: Pittsburgh) scored 19.
Barons kvartals: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took
2nd place (5-1) in Group E, lost to Rudupuis 0-2 in the Semifinals !!!
Jelgava: took 4th place (4-6) in Group B of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(2-4) in Group F of the Second Stage
Liepaja: took 5th place (2-8) in Group B of the First Stage
Valmiera: took 3rd place (3-5) in Group D of the First Stage
Ventspils: took 1st place (10-0) in Group A of the First Stage, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group E of the Second Stage, beat Rudupuis 1-1 (+19) in the
Finals !!!
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