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Georgian - Men Basketball



May. 19: TSU Tbilisi 92-95 Energy Rusta.
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Georgia edge Bulgaria in Tbilisi - Aug 29, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Georgia - Bulgaria 94:83

Georgia overcame Bulgaria on the final day of the EuroBasket Qualifying Round. The victory however had a bitter aftertaste, as it proved insufficient for Georgia to directly qualify for EuroBasket. They clinched the second place in Group D at 5-3 record. Bulgaria finished in the third position at 4-4. Both teams will have another shot at EuroBasket when they take part at the Additional Qualifying Round next summer.
Georgia led right from the start in this one. Viktor Sanikidze (203-F-86) knocked down 9 points in the first quarter as Georgia built a 24:19 lead. Filip Videnov (196-F/G-80, agency: Interperformances, college: W.Kentucky) and Kostov tipped off the second stanza with back-to-back three-pointers as Bulgaria surged ahead. The teams exchanged baskets for some time before Bulgaria went on a 13:2 run and grabbed a 48:41 lead at halftime. But Georgia replied with a 13:2 rally of their own at the start of the second half and jumped back in charge. Gamqrelidze soon opened a double-digit advantage for the home team. They stayed in charge and finished the third stanza leading by five points 73:68. A 9:0 start to the fourth term allowed Georgia to clear off. They kept Bulgaria at distance throughout the fourth quarter and rolled to a confident win at the end.
Viktor Sanikidze tallied 27 points and 11 boards for Georgia. Zaza Pachulia (212-C-84) added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Manuchar Markoishvili (195-G-86) provided 14 points in the win. Earl Calloway (191-G-83, college: Indiana) replied with 17 points for Bulgaria. Kaloyan Ivanov (205-F-86) had 14 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.