Valmiera 107 – 92 BK Ventspils: High-Scoring Showcase Ends with Dominant Home Win

Valmiera put on an offensive clinic at home on May 14, 2026, defeating BK Ventspils 107–92 in a Latvijas Basketbola līga contest that featured relentless pace and sharpshooting. The home side shot over 55% from the field and used a blistering third quarter to pull away, handing Ventspils their third loss in four games.

Fast Start from Both Sides

The opening quarter set the tone: end-to-end action with both teams exceeding 25 points. Valmiera’s transition game was clicking, while Ventspils answered with efficient half-court offense. After 12 minutes, Valmiera held a slim 29–27 lead. The tempo did not slow in the second quarter; by halftime, the score was 57–52 in favor of the hosts.

Third Quarter Explosion Decides the Game

Valmiera came out firing after the break. They opened the third quarter on a 16–4 run, fueled by four three-pointers and aggressive drives to the rim. Ventspils called a timeout, but Valmiera’s offense remained unstoppable, scoring 34 points in the quarter. The lead ballooned to 91–72 entering the fourth.

Ventspils Fight Back Falls Short

BK Ventspils refused to go quietly. They opened the fourth quarter with a 10–2 spurt, cutting the deficit to 93–82 with six minutes left. However, Valmiera’s depth proved too much. Their bench contributed 38 points, and key defensive stops in the final minutes kept Ventspils at arm’s length. A late dunk sealed the 107–92 victory, sending the home crowd into celebration.

Stars of the Game

• Valmiera: Their starting guard duo combined for 45 points and 12 assists. One forward recorded a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, dominating the glass.
• BK Ventspils: Despite the loss, their leading scorer poured in 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Another player added 20 points and 7 assists, but the team’s inability to contain Valmiera’s transition offense proved fatal.

League Implications

Valmiera’s win improves their record to 18–7, keeping them in contention for a top-two seed in the Latvijas Basketbola līga playoffs. BK Ventspils falls to 14–11, sliding into the middle of the standings. The two teams will meet again next month in Ventspils, a game that could have major seeding implications.