Tal Tech 88 – 85 KK Parnu | Korvpalli Meistriliiga | May 13, 2026

In a thrilling Estonian Korvpalli Meistriliiga contest, Tal Tech edged KK Parnu 88–85 on Wednesday night, thanks to a clutch late-game performance and a critical defensive stop in the final seconds. The home side improved to 14–8, while Parnu slipped to 12–10.

Match Overview

The game was a back-and-forth affair from start to finish. Tal Tech opened with a hot shooting first quarter, knocking down four three-pointers to take a 27–22 lead. KK Parnu answered with a strong defensive effort in the second period, forcing turnovers and scoring in transition to tie the game at 46–46 going into halftime.

Second Half Drama

The third quarter saw Parnu seize control behind the play of forward Markus Ventsel, who scored 12 points in the period. The visitors led 72–68 heading into the final quarter. However, Tal Tech dug deep and rallied behind their backcourt duo of Kristjan Saar and Oliver Kask.

Decisive Moments

• Clutch shooting: Saar drilled a step-back three with 1:18 left to give Tal Tech an 86–85 lead – their first advantage since early in the third quarter.
• Defensive stand: After a Parnu timeout, Tal Tech forced a shot-clock violation with 12 seconds remaining, and Kask calmly sank two free throws to seal the 88–85 win.

Standout Players

• Tal Tech: Kristjan Saar finished with 24 points and 5 assists. Oliver Kask added 18 points and 8 rebounds.
• KK Parnu: Markus Ventsel led all scorers with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Rainer Kullam contributed 14 points and 10 assists.

Table Impact

The win keeps Tal Tech firmly in third place in the Meistriliiga standings, just two games behind league leaders Kalev/Cramo. For Parnu, the narrow loss drops them to fifth, but they remain within striking distance of the playoff positions.