Greece – LBL2 Round 1 of Regular Season

RandalFalker The Regular Season in LBL2 just started. There was no lack of interesting games this round. The most important game of round 1 took place in where Kekava crushed Jelgava (0-1) 97-78 on Tuesday night. The game was mostly controlled by Kekava. Jelgava managed to win second period 27-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Jelgava 44-30 including 17 on the offensive glass. Kekava looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Jelgava’s players. 24 personal fouls committed by Jelgava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Agnis Cavars (196-86) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and forward Nauris Miezis (189-91) chipped in 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. At the losing side forward Andris Justovics (200-89) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jelgava will play next round against strong Ventspils Augstskola trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Kekava will try to continue on its current victory against Riga/Ridzene on the road. RSU smashed Buki/BJSS in Riga 90-70. Rihards Ginters (192-93) nailed 32 points for the winning side and Kristaps Jurjans accounted for 13 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks. point guard Jorens Dulevskis (181-95) came up with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Buki/BJSS in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Buki/BJSS will play next round against strong ViA trying to get back on the winning streak. RSU will try to continue on its current victory against RTU. It will be extra interesting game as RTU is their local rival from Riga. Madona (0-1) recorded a loss on the court of LU/BS Riga on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by LU/BS Riga 94-65. Davis Klegeris fired 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Arturs Skute produced 25 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Madona’s coach Agnis Bekeris gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. LU/BS Riga’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga DSN/SB. And what about another game where Marupe (#6) beat BJBS Riga by 25 points 84-59 on the road. Worth to mention a great performance of Martins Zemturis who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Marupe’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Marupe’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga . RTU’s 22-point road win over DSN/SB 79-57 was very exciting. Nauris Bikovs stepped up and scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RTU’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena RSU. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 1: Turiba destroyed Ogre/Kumho Tyre on the opponent’s court 82-42. ViA managed to outperform LU/BS Riga in a home game 83-65. Riga/Ridzene lost to Limbazi on the road 58-87. Kekava crushed VEF skola on its own court 103-83. Jekabpils II lost to Livani in a road game 53-76. Ogre/Kumho Tyre won against Marupe at home 69-53. Turiba outscored Valmiera/ORDO-2 on the opponent’s court 100-68. Saldus rolled over VEF skola in a home game 78-59. BJBS Riga was defeated by Jekabpils II on the road 70-69. Turiba smashed Valmiera/ORDO-2 on its own court 114-68. LU/BS Riga – Madona 94-65Madona (0-1) recorded a loss on the court of LU/BS Riga on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by LU/BS Riga 94-65. The game without a history. LU/BS Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. LU/BS Riga forced 28 Madona turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Madona’s players. Guard Davis Klegeris (184-97) fired 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Center Aivis Lemanis (196-97) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Five LU/BS Riga players scored in double figures. Power forward Arturs Skute (202-86) produced 25 points and 9 rebounds and center Linards Lazdins (195-99) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Madona’s coach Agnis Bekeris gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. LU/BS Riga’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga DSN/SB. Top scorers:LU/BS Riga: D.Klegeris 27+6reb+5ast, K.Zunda 15+1reb+5ast, A.Putans 13+3reb+4ast, A.Lemanis 12+11reb+3ast, P.Tomass Berzins 11+8reb+2ast, N.Niklavs Visnevics 6+1rebMadona: A.Skute 25+9reb+1ast, N.Skripka 17+4reb+1ast, L.Lazdins 15+7reb+1ast, R.Brants 7+2reb+3ast, M.Kalnins 1+3reb, D.Tonnis 0+7reb+4astgschID: 496105BJBS Riga – Marupe 59-84And what about another game where Marupe (#6) beat BJBS Riga by 25 points 84-59 on the road. The game was mostly controlled by Marupe. BJBS Riga was better in fourth quarter 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Marupe dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to BJBS Riga’s 30. Marupe forced 31 BJBS Riga turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by BJBS Riga’s players. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Martins Zemturis (196-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Forward Armands Senkans (200-90) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Marupe players scored in double figures. Marupe’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Guard Niks Rimsans (185-99) answered with 15 points and guard Kaspars Vagancuks (186-99) added 10 points and 4 assists in the effort for BJBS Riga. Marupe’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga . Top scorers:Marupe: M.Zemturis 26+12reb+1ast, K.Vecens 12+1reb+3ast, A.Senkans 12+5reb+4ast, A.Kramins 10+1reb+2ast, O.Polis 9, G.Vegners 4BJBS Riga: N.Rimsans 15+3reb+3ast, K.Vagancuks 10+4reb+4ast, M.Egle 9+6reb, D.Bigestans 8+3reb, T.Bergmanis 8+7reb, R.Blankveins 5+2reb+1astgschID: 496104Ogre/Kumho Tyre – Turiba 42-82Rather expected game when Ogre/Kumho Tyre (1-1) was crushed at home by Turiba (3-0) 82-42 on Saturday. The game without a history. Turiba led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Ogre/Kumho Tyre to just 6 points in fourth quarter and to 14 points in second half. Turiba dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Ogre/Kumho Tyre’s 26. Turiba forced 24 Ogre/Kumho Tyre turnovers. Forward Janis Dumburs (198-96) stepped up and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and swingman Davids Muiznieks (196-94) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side forward Aigars Indrikovs (200-89) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Davids Atelbauers (180-99) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Turiba will face BJBS Riga (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ogre/Kumho Tyre will play against Valmiera/ORDO-2 and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Turiba: J.Dumburs 15+9reb+1ast, D.Muiznieks 14+6reb, A.Petersons 10+3reb+3ast, A.Ate 7+1reb+1ast, E.Caune 7+1reb+1ast, A.Stikuts 6+1rebOgre/Kumho Tyre: A.Indrikovs 12+11reb+1ast, D.Atelbauers 12+4reb+2ast, R.Pabrieza 8+4reb+1ast, S.Jekabsons 6+7reb, A.Briedis 2, E.Naumenko 2gschID: 496103ViA – LU/BS Riga 83-65Rather predictable result in Valmiera where ViA (1-0) defeated LU/BS Riga (1-1) 83-65 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-65. ViA forced 22 LU/BS Riga turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Oto Grinbergs (195-90) stepped up and …

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