In another match of the 23rd round, Super League’s outsider – Sokhumi hosted Rustavi. The team trained by Gia Kazanjiani won the first half 37:35 with one of the leaders of the championship. But they didn’t have enough strength to gain the final victory. Rustavi defeated the opponent in the second half and eventually won by 10 points – 78:68.
Rustavi lost against Cactus in the previous round and shared the second place with Dinamo. For the rehabilitation, the Rustavians were planning to win against an outsider opponent and this was achieved, but at the expense of great difficulties. After losing the first half, Rustavi could manage to tie the game. With the lead of Tyrel Nelson and Adam Blazek, the guests were able to win the third period 31:15 and gained a huge advantage.
An unpleasant incident took place in the third quarter. Ramaz Gogoberishvili, the head coach of Rustavi, protested the decision of the referees. The arbitrators punished him with technical penalties and disqualification. However, Rustavi still managed to win.
Tyrel Nelson led the winners with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Adam Blazek scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Sergeiy Primark was the most effective with 15 points and 13 rebounds in Sokhumi. Otar Buliava accumulated 15 points and6 rebounds
