Rannula leaves Tass out of the lineup, but Legia secures second big win in finals series | VIDEO ⟩ Rannula jättis Tassi koosseisust välja, aga Legia teenis finaalseerias teise suure võidu
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Legia secured a dominant 104-82 victory in Game 2 of the finals series, evening the score after losing the first game.
- The team extended their lead throughout the game, finishing strong in the final quarter.
- Estonian center Matthias Tass was excluded from the roster due to foreign player limits, while Legia's Carl Ponsar led with 22 points.
Legia has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the finals series after a decisive 104-82 victory in the second game. The team bounced back strongly from their initial loss, demonstrating superior performance throughout the match.
Legia established an early advantage, winning the first quarter 18-7. Although their lead narrowed to nine points by halftime, they reasserted dominance after the break. A 14-point lead entering the final quarter was extended further, securing a comfortable win.
Carl Ponsar, a French forward, was the standout player for Legia, recording a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Dominic Brewton also contributed double-digit scoring with 13 points. For the losing team, former Kalev/Cramo guard Chavaughn Lewis scored 14 points.
Notably, Estonian national team center Matthias Tass was not included in the roster for this game due to the league's foreign player limitations. The series continues on Monday with Game 4, where Legia has the opportunity to clinch the championship.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.