Estonia – Alexela KML Round 2: TTU grab second straight win

Sten Olmre There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in Alexela KML. TTU defeated Rapla in Tallinn 100-82. The game was mostly controlled by TTU. Rapla managed to win third quarter 26-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. TTU forced 25 Rapla turnovers. Strangely Rapla outrebounded TTU 36-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Sten Olmre (192-95) who scored 28 points and 4 assists. Power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Slovenia point guard Domen Bratoz (189-93, agency: Two Points) produced 20 points and 7 assists for the guests. Rapla will play next round against strong BC Rakvere trying to get back on the winning streak. TTU will try to continue on its current victory against TLU/Kalev. It will be extra interesting game as TLU/Kalev is their local rival from Tallinn. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of BC Rakvere (1-1) at the home court. Hosts were edged by Valga (2-0) 86-85. Guard Kristaps Kanbergs (190-88) saved the victory by scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Renato Lindments contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Valga’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Timo Eichfuss (200-88) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for BC Rakvere. Valga will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BC Rakvere will play on the road against Rapla and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 2 Parnu defeated TLU/Kalev in a road game 88-80. TTU – Rapla 100-82TTU defeated Rapla in Tallinn 100-82. The game was mostly controlled by TTU. Rapla managed to win third quarter 26-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. TTU forced 25 Rapla turnovers. Strangely Rapla outrebounded TTU 36-23 including 24 on the …

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