Top scorers
Kalev: Marcus Keene (27), Janari Joesaar (19 + 8 rebounds), Rauno Nurger (10), Devin Thomas (10 + 8 rebounds).
Tsmoki-Minsk: Toms Leimanis (19), Maksim Salash (19 + 5 rebounds), Kris Clyburn (12 + 6 assists), Artsiom Parakhouski (11 + 6 rebounds), Robert Lowery (10).

Before the game, both teams were strenghtened by national teams leaders. Artsiom Parakhouski and Janari Joesaar were named for the game and the latter got starting five of Kalev. It’s fair to say that Joesaar was the brightest player in the first quarter. Debuting forward paced up Baltic offense which led to domination in the early period – 20:15.

The Estonians didn’t stop there. Threes by Kregor Hermet and Janari Joesaar, Marcus Keene’s skills in the mid-second quarter helped Kalev gain 14-point leat – 38:24. Minsk, however, had their own ace up the sleece. Toms Leimanis fired up the guests’ comeback with a number of offensive plays. The Latvian had reset his carrer best in the League by the halftime break with 13 points. Tsmoki cut the deficit down to 42:43.

The guests started the second half with a 9-point run – 51:43. Joesaar led the Estonians, but Minsk were remaining the lead with Leimainis’ shots. Moreover, with a boost made by Maksim Salash and Kris Clyburn, the Dragons got back to comfortable lead – 68:59.

Marcus Keene led the hosts’ run. The American made three from beyond the arc and Kalev’s deficit was as small as 1 point. The game was decided in intense end. Keene stepped up another time. 36 seconds before the buzzer the guard made another three to mark the Estonians lead of +4 – 86:82.

Minsk tried to save the game, but Leimanis’ long distance shot was no good. Later on, Keene’s free throws put the game to an end.