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1182 Tallinn makes history, kills Cēsis 23-0 streak

25.10.2014
1182 Tallinn: 5-0! Photo: 1182 Tallinn

1182 Tallinn broke a 23-0 winning streak that SK Cēsis sustained against Estonian teams since 2012. Howard Frier`s side won the first three quarters, defeating the guests by six points, 75-69, on Saturday, October 25.

 

Everyone knew that Cēsis couldn`t keep winning against Estonian teams forever. But with 23 consecutive wins under Cēsis belt and more than 2 calendar years without a single loss, three time Latvian champions were still considered favourites.

 

1182 Tallinn won the battle of rebounds, 45-37, and scored 56 points inside the perimeter, while their opponents made 19 of their two-point attempts.

 

SK Cēsis drops to 3-1 this season, while 1182 Tallinn improves to 5-0.

 

All time series: 1-5 (this season 1-0).

 

Stat of the game: Both teams scored a combined 57 points in the first quarter, 29-28.

 

Stars of the game: 1182 Tallinn newcomer Pirgit Püü led all scorers with 19 points, and also dished out 4 assists and 8 rebounds. Three other 1182 Tallinn players scored in double figures. Mailis Pokk finished with 14 points and a game high 11 rebounds. Annika Köster and Kerli Haas added 12 points each.

 

Next games: 1182 Tallinn vs TTT juniores (October 26), AmEst Rapla vs SK Cēsis (October 26).