Tal Tech Stuns KK Parnu on the Road in Korvpalli Meistriliiga Clash

Tal Tech pulled off a 79–72 victory over KK Parnu on May 16, 2026, in Parnu, handing the home side a rare defeat at the Parnu Sports Hall. The visitors used a dominant second quarter and relentless defensive pressure to snap KK Parnu’s four-game winning streak in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga.

Match Overview

The opening quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with KK Parnu taking a 20–18 lead. But Tal Tech flipped the script in the second period, outscoring the hosts 28–14 to take a commanding 46–34 halftime advantage. Parnu fought back in the third quarter, trimming the lead to six, but Tal Tech responded each time, maintaining control down the stretch.

Key Moments

• Second-quarter explosion: Tal Tech shot 70% from the floor in the quarter, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, to build a double-digit lead.
• KK Parnu’s third-quarter run: A 10–2 spurt early in the second half brought Parnu within 52–48, but Tal Tech’s timeout steadied the ship.
• Late-game poise: With Parnu pressing in the final two minutes, Tal Tech broke the press twice for easy layups, extending the lead to eight.

Tactical Story

Tal Tech’s game plan centered on denying KK Parnu’s star forward Kristjan Kitsing the ball in the post. By sending double-teams and forcing others to beat them, Tal Tech limited Kitsing to 12 points on 5-of-14 shooting. Offensively, Tal Tech spread the floor with a five-out motion, creating driving lanes for their guards. They outrebounded Parnu 38–29, with 13 offensive boards leading to 16 second-chance points.

Standout Players

Tal Tech guard Ragnar Raadik finished with 19 points and 6 assists, controlling the game’s tempo. Center Janis Vahter added 14 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring both ends. For KK Parnu, shooting guard Marten Mets tallied 18 points off the bench, but no other Parnu player reached double figures.

Season Impact

The victory lifted Tal Tech to a 14–7 record, moving them into a tie for third place in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga standings. KK Parnu dropped to 16–5, remaining second but now three games behind league leaders Kalev/Cramo. The loss also snapped Parnu’s 10-game home winning streak dating back to February.