Kalev-Cramo celebrate SEB KML triumph

Kalev/Cramo - TU/Rock 68:65

Kalev/Cramo retained the KML title after two-year pause. They defeated their archrivals TU/Rock in the sixth game to win the finals 4-2.
TU/Rock opened the game with four points in a row. Tein and Giorgi Tsintsadze (192-G-86) soon gave the visitors a 9:2 lead for the visitors. Keerles and Kristjan Kangur (202-F-82) narrowed the margin to two points midway through the opening frame but TU/Rock rebuilt a 6-point cushion. The Tartu team secured a 6-point advantage at the first intermission. Kristjan Kangur and Gregor Arbet (194-F/G-83) came up with back-to-back trebles for Kalev/Cramo midway through the second term to give the hosts their first lead of the game. Gregor Arbet and Linenah completed a 12:0 run from the home team as they gained a 37:32 lead. Kevin Lyde (206-C-80, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Temple) capped the first half with a bucket as Kalev/Cramo sealed the outcome at 39:34.
Janar Talts (205-C-83) opened the second half with 5 points in a row to level things up. Kristjan Kangur and Nate Fox (206-F-77, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Maine) retained the lead for the hosts. Tein, Janar Talts and Giorgi Tsintsadze fired right back keeping the teams balanced. The teams traded baskets to enter the final term all level at 52. Kevin Lyde scored 5 points to ignite a 10:0 run from the hosts early at the start of the fourth quarter. TU/Rock reacted with 6 points in a row to stay within striking distance. Giorgi Tsintsadze accounted for four points as TU/Rock jumped ahead 65:64 with under two minutes to go. Gregor Arbet stepped up for Kalev/Cramo hitting a jumper and putting the home side back into the drivers seat. Giorgi Tsintsadze and Doronin had the chance to save the game for the visitors but missed their attempts, while Nate Fox sealed the triumphant outcome for Kalev/Cramo.
Kristjan Kangur nailed 12 points to lead balanced effort from the Tallinn team. Nate Fox added 11 points and 8 rebounds, while Kevin Lyde provided 10 points and 6 boards for the new champions. Giorgi Tsintsadze replied with game-high 26 points for TU/Rock. Janar Talts finished with 18 points in the loss.

Kalev/Cramo: Kristjan Kangur 12, Nate Fox 11, Kevin Lyde 10
TU/Rock: Giorgi Tsintsadze 26, Janar Talts 18