Paide Viking Window 73 – 71 Kadrina Karud
Estonia 1 Liiga – April 25, 2026

Paide Viking Window secured a hard-fought 73-71 victory over Kadrina Karud in Estonia 1 Liiga action. The game came down to the final possession, with Paide’s defense holding strong to deny Kadrina a game-tying shot.

Match Overview

The first half was a defensive struggle, with neither team able to find consistent offensive flow. Paide led 34-31 at halftime, but the game opened up in the third quarter as both teams shot over 50% from the field. Kadrina briefly took a 56-54 lead into the fourth, but Paide’s experience in close games proved decisive.

Key Moments

With 1:10 remaining and the score tied at 71-71, Paide’s forward grabbed an offensive rebound and kicked it out to their guard, who drained a mid-range jumper to put the home team ahead. On Kadrina’s final possession, a well-executed defensive rotation forced a contested three-pointer that clanked off the rim as time expired.

Tactical Story

• Second-chance points: Paide grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, converting them into 14 second-chance points—the margin of victory.
• Perimeter defense: Paide held Kadrina to just 4-of-18 shooting from three-point range (22.2%), neutralizing their primary scoring weapon.
• Foul management: Paide committed only 12 personal fouls, limiting Kadrina to just 10 free-throw attempts while taking 16 themselves.

Standout Players

The home team’s point guard orchestrated the offense masterfully, finishing with 16 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. For Kadrina, their power forward recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort, but received limited help from the supporting cast.

Season Impact

Paide improves to 18-8, strengthening their position near the top of the Estonia 1 Liiga standings. Kadrina falls to 14-12, still in playoff contention but needing to string together wins to climb the ladder. Both teams will face challenging opponents in their upcoming fixtures.