Tbilisian matches of the 13th tour has already ended, with the last one between TSU-Hyundai and Cactus. Despite the victory by 20 points, it didn’t come easily for TSU. Cactus is one of the outsiders in the current Superleague, accordingly, they fight until the end against each and every rival.
TSU-Hyundai trained by Nikoloz Cherkezishvili and Irakli Dzidziguri faced great resistance in the first half. After losing the first period by 1 point, Cactus gained an important advantage in the second quarter and went to the big break with 6-points leadership – 38:32.
TSU-Hyundai used this break fruitfully and improved every component. They started to play with a good defensive tactic and made effective attacks as well. James Milliken, Sandro Sanadze and Marcus Posley were distinctive in this case. They gained a solid leadership in the third period. After winning the quarter 21:11, TSU-Hyundai advanced with 4 points.
The fate of the match was decided soon after the first period had started. TSU-Hyundai’s players continued playing successfully and 5 minutes before the final siren, the difference was more than 20 points in favour of TSU.
Eventually, TSU-Hyundai won 85:65. Sandro Sanadze led the winners with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. James Milliken scored 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Marcus Posley collected 10 points. Delano Spencer was the top scorer with 15 points in Cactus. Dominic Elliot scored 14 points and 11 rebounds.
We have an interesting situation in the standings after this match. 4 teams: TSU-Hyundai, Mgzavrebi, Dinamo and Delta have 8 victories and 5 defeates after 13 tours.
13th tour will end on March 17 in Batumi, where Titebi will play.
