On Wednesday, February 9, Pafbet beat AVIS Utilitas Rapla in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League “VALMIERA GLASS VIA” (91:87), BC “Ventspils” lost in Pärnu (79:94), and “University of Latvia” – Tartu (53:67). On Thursday, February 10, BC “Ventspils” (balance 12-2) will play with “Kalev / Cramo” (16-2) in Tallinn. The game will be broadcast live on Delfi.ee.
“VALMIERA GLASS VIA” (5-12) – “AVIS Utilitas Rapla” (8-9) 91:87 (23:14, 42:37, 62:62)
Valmiera’s third victory in a row.
Domains predominate throughout most of the match. In the 25th minute, the biggest advantage was achieved (56:43), however, the quarter had to be played at the beginning of the quarter (62:64). He managed to regain control immediately by playing cold-bloodedly at the top of the match as well.
The people of Valmiera were much less likely to make mistakes (10-18) and scored more points with free throws (22/29 – 14/20).
The winners Jānis Kaufmanis scored 24 points, Daruss Klārks – 17, Ervīns Jonāts 14.
Martin Paso scored 22 points for Rapla, 20 for Jaron Martin and 19 for Demaggio Wiggins.
“Parnu Sadam” (10-9) – BK “Ventspils” (12-2) 94:79 (27:16, 48:33, 74:58)
“Ventspils” team went to Estonia without sick coaches, Artūrs Ausēja (debuted as coach) and Kristaps Ķilpa were not among the players. The Pärnu team took advantage of the opponents’ problems and held the lead from the first minute.
The winners Mihkels Kirvess and Andris Misters scored 20 points each.
For Ventspils Linards Jaunzems scored 17 points, Kristaps Mediss 16, Deniss Krestiņins 13.
“University of Tartu” (6-12) – “University of Latvia” (5-11) 67:53 (21:17, 39:30, 56:40)
The University of Latvia was in the lead almost until the end of the first quarter, but the Tartu team prevailed.
Too many mistakes for the Latvian team (20 – 13) and poor accuracy of long shots (4/21 – 7/28).
Eduards Avotiņš scored 14 points for the University of Latvia, Reinis Avotiņš 10 points.
Tartu team Robin Kiwi and Adam Drungil scored 14 points each.
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On Wednesday, “Rakvere Tarvas” (4-15) – “KK Viimsi” (13-7) 69:89. The winners Ronalds Zaķis scored 19 points.
On Friday, February 11, VEF Rīga will play with Rakvere Tarvas (4-15) on the way out (17-1).
