2023 KML Playoffs

The 2023 KML Playoffs was the postseason tournament held to determine the 2022–23 champions of the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML). The playoffs began on 12 April 2023 and ended on 27 May with BC Kalev/Cramo defeating Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits in the finals.[1]

PAF Korvpalli Meistriliiga1
Season2022–23
Duration12 April –  27 May 2023
Number of teams8
Finals
ChampionsBC Kalev/Cramo (13th title)
  Runners-upTartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits
Finals MVPUkraine Oleksandr Kovliar
Statistical leaders
Points United States Ty Gordon 19.0
Rebounds Estonia Mihkel Kirves 10.2
Assists Estonia Rait-Riivo Laane 7.0
2023–24
1 Sponsored league name, referring to PAF.

Qualified teams

The club rankings were determined by the results of the 2022–23 Estonian-Latvian Basketball League regular season.

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD PCT Qualification
1 BC Kalev/Cramo 30 25 5 2622 2191 +431 .833 Qualification to playoffs
2 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 30 20 10 2447 2278 +169 .667
3 AVIS UTILITAS Rapla 30 18 12 2364 2238 +126 .600
4 Viimsi/Sportland 30 15 15 2423 2455 32 .500
5 TalTech/OPTIBET 30 12 18 2342 2414 72 .400
6 Pärnu Sadam 30 12 18 2364 2383 19 .400
7 Keila KK 30 11 19 2368 2631 263 .367
8 Tallinna Kalev/Audentes 30 7 23 2297 2447 150 .233
9 BC Tarvas 30 3 27 2180 2838 658 .100
Source: basket.ee

Bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 BC Kalev/Cramo 3
8 Tallinna Kalev/Audentes 0
1 BC Kalev/Cramo 3
4 Viimsi/Sportland 0
4 Viimsi/Sportland 3
5 TalTech/OPTIBET 0
1 BC Kalev/Cramo 3
2 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 0
2 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 3
7 Keila KK 0
2 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 3 Third place
6 Pärnu Sadam 2
3 AVIS UTILITAS Rapla 2 4 Viimsi/Sportland 2
6 Pärnu Sadam 3 6 Pärnu Sadam 3

Quarterfinals

All times are in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00)

The quarterfinals are best-of-five series.

BC Kalev/Cramo vs. Tallinna Kalev/Audentes

16 April 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 8473
(Series: 1–0)
Tallinna Kalev/Audentes Tallinn
15:00 Scoring by quarter: 23–22, 23–24, 15–17, 23–10
Pts: Dorbek 25
Rebs: Dorbek, Hermet 8
Asts: Kovliar 7
PIR: Dorbek 28
Boxscore Pts: Paiste 18
Rebs: Gadiliauskas 7
Asts: Veideman 7
PIR: Gadiliauskas 24
Arena: Kalev Sports Hall
Attendance: 369
Referees: R. Peerandi, I. Kitsing, R. Peerandi
19 April 2023 Tallinna Kalev/Audentes 6492
(Series: 0–2)
BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 16–24, 18–22, 10–22, 20–24
Pts: Veideman 16
Rebs: Kangur 8
Asts: Paiste 4
PIR: Gadiliauskas 19
Boxscore Pts: Konontšuk, VanBeck 14
Rebs: Konontšuk 7
Asts: Dorbek 7
PIR: Konontšuk 22
Arena: Audentes Sports Center
Attendance: 374
Referees: M. Männiste, A. Mohov, I. Kelement
22 April 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 8438
(Series: 3–0)
Tallinna Kalev/Audentes Tallinn
17:00 Scoring by quarter: 21–9, 21–11, 21–7, 21–11
Pts: Toom 12
Rebs: Konontšuk 8
Asts: Toom 5
PIR: Toom 22
Boxscore Pts: three players 6
Rebs: Gadiliauskas 8
Asts: Simpson 3
PIR: Kangur 8
Arena: Nord Cramo Sports Hall
Attendance: 281
Referees: A. Halliko, H. Laas, M. Allik

Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits vs. Keila KK

14 April 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 6560
(Series: 1–0)
Keila KK Tartu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 15–18, 22–16, 12–17, 16–9
Pts: Gordon 22
Rebs: Eelmäe, Gordon 10
Asts: Suurorg 7
PIR: Eelmäe 23
Boxscore Pts: Myronenko 16
Rebs: Myronenko 11
Asts: Vītols 5
PIR: Myronenko 22
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,008
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Värv, I. Kitsing
18 April 2023 Keila KK 6183
(Series: 0–2)
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits Keila
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 21–23, 22–19, 10–27, 8–14
Pts: Myronenko 16
Rebs: Mikhieiev 8
Asts: Vītols 7
PIR: Myronenko 23
Boxscore Pts: Böckler, Gordon 19
Rebs: James 10
Asts: Suurorg 6
PIR: James 27
Arena: Keila Health Center
Attendance: 622
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Värv, I. Kitsing
23 April 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 9574
(Series: 3–0)
Keila KK Tartu
16:00 Scoring by quarter: 19–23, 33–13, 28–16, 15–22
Pts: Gordon 21
Rebs: Eelmäe, Pavelka 9
Asts: Böckler 8
PIR: Pavelka, Voinalovych 26
Boxscore Pts: Saks 17
Rebs: Mikhieiev 8
Asts: Vītols 8
PIR: Saks 20
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 687
Referees: R. Peerandi, R. Värv, E. Tiidor

AVIS UTILITAS Rapla vs. Pärnu Sadam

13 April 2023 AVIS UTILITAS Rapla 95930(OT)
(Series: 1–0)
Pärnu Sadam Rapla
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 19–27, 13–23, 24–11, 23–18, Overtime: 16–14
Pts: Stephens 24
Rebs: Woods 9
Asts: Laane 9
PIR: Woods 32
Boxscore Pts: Kirves 27
Rebs: Kirves 11
Asts: Hart 9
PIR: Kirves 37
Arena: Sadolin Sports Hall
Attendance: 948
Referees: A. Halliko, H. Laas, R. Kobin
17 April 2023 Pärnu Sadam 8371
(Series: 1–1)
AVIS UTILITAS Rapla Pärnu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 20–16, 21–24, 19–13, 23–18
Pts: Kirves 24
Rebs: Sutt 10
Asts: Sutt 4
PIR: Kirves 30
Boxscore Pts: Cheese 20
Rebs: Woods 16
Asts: Laane 6
PIR: Tomić 28
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 824
Referees: R. Peerandi, R. Värv, I. Kitsing
21 April 2023 AVIS UTILITAS Rapla 7280
(Series: 1–2)
Pärnu Sadam Rapla
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 19–33, 16–15, 14–14, 23–18
Pts: Cheese 21
Rebs: Niits, Tomić 5
Asts: Laane 6
PIR: Cheese 22
Boxscore Pts: Hart 26
Rebs: Kirves 7
Asts: Hart 7
PIR: Hart 33
Arena: Sadolin Sports Hall
Attendance: 650
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Värv, R. Konks
25 April 2023 Pärnu Sadam 5875
(Series: 2–2)
AVIS UTILITAS Rapla Pärnu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 13–16, 18–21, 14–16, 13–22
Pts: Kirves 15
Rebs: Kirves 11
Asts: Sutt 4
PIR: Kirves 21
Boxscore Pts: Cheese 18
Rebs: Tomić 10
Asts: Laane 5
PIR: Tomić 20
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,049
Referees: R. Peerandi, A. Halliko, I. Kitsing
28 April 2023 AVIS UTILITAS Rapla 6578
(Series: 3–2)
Pärnu Sadam Rapla
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 14–21, 14–21, 20–16, 17–20
Pts: Kaldre 14
Rebs: Tomić 9
Asts: Laane 9
PIR: Tomić 17
Boxscore Pts: McCarthy 22
Rebs: Kirves 8
Asts: Hart 7
PIR: Kirves 24
Arena: Sadolin Sports Hall
Attendance: 988
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Värv, R. Konks

Viimsi/Sportland vs. TalTech/OPTIBET

12 April 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 8579
(Series: 1–0)
TalTech/OPTIBET Haabneeme
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 17–19, 25–16, 21–27, 22–17
Pts: Lips 21
Rebs: Lips 11
Asts: Harris 9
PIR: Lips 39
Boxscore Pts: Gludītis 21
Rebs: Metsalu 9
Asts: Gludītis 7
PIR: Gludītis 21
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 516
Referees: R. Peerandi, M. Uuehendrik, R. Konks
16 April 2023 TalTech/OPTIBET 7788
(Series: 0–2)
Viimsi/Sportland Tallinn
17:00 Scoring by quarter: 22–24, 15–22, 16–16, 24–26
Pts: Ilves 19
Rebs: Ilves 8
Asts: Keedus 4
PIR: Ilves 20
Boxscore Pts: Toppin 21
Rebs: Toppin 10
Asts: Post 12
PIR: Toppin 30
Arena: TalTech Sports Hall
Attendance: 707
Referees: R. Värv, H. Laas, E. Tiidor
20 April 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 6660
(Series: 3–0)
TalTech/OPTIBET Haabneeme
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 14–13, 16–16, 20–21, 16–10
Pts: Harris, Zaķis 16
Rebs: Lips, Toppin 12
Asts: Post 3
PIR: Lips 26
Boxscore Pts: Metsalu 26
Rebs: Metsalu 11
Asts: Ilves 5
PIR: Metsalu 29
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 691
Referees: A. Halliko, M. Männiste, I. Kitsing

Semifinals

All times are in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00)

The quarterfinals are best-of-five series.

BC Kalev/Cramo vs. Viimsi/Sportland

3 May 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 8873
(Series: 1–0)
Viimsi/Sportland Tallinn
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 17–23, 26–20, 26–23, 19–7
Pts: Kovliar 18
Rebs: Dorbek, Konontšuk 7
Asts: Gilbert 6
PIR: Kovliar 20
Boxscore Pts: Zaķis 17
Rebs: Harris, Zaķis 6
Asts: Post 6
PIR: Zaķis 20
Arena: Kalev Sports Hall
Attendance: 562
Referees: A. Halliko, R. Värv, E. Tiidor
6 May 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 6286
(Series: 0–2)
BC Kalev/Cramo Haabneeme
17:00 Scoring by quarter: 15–22, 14–24, 18–20, 15–20
Pts: Toppin 16
Rebs: Toppin 9
Asts: Harris 7
PIR: Harris 30
Boxscore Pts: VanBeck 19
Rebs: Jurkatamm, Toom 5
Asts: Gilbert 7
PIR: Gilbert 20
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 852
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Konks, R. Kobin
9 May 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 7876
(Series: 3–0)
Viimsi/Sportland Tallinn
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 22–19, 19–28, 27–19, 10–10
Pts: Konontšuk 16
Rebs: Konontšuk 9
Asts: Dorbek 4
PIR: Konontšuk 23
Boxscore Pts: Lips 27
Rebs: Toppin 5
Asts: Post 7
PIR: Lips 32
Arena: Kalev Sports Hall
Attendance: 488
Referees: R. Peerandi, R. Värv, H. Laas

Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits vs. Pärnu Sadam

2 May 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 5671
(Series: 0–1)
Pärnu Sadam Tartu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 15–19, 17–21, 13–15, 11–16
Pts: Gordon 13
Rebs: Pavelka 9
Asts: Gordon 6
PIR: Pavelka 24
Boxscore Pts: Hart 15
Rebs: Kirves 9
Asts: McCarthy, Sutt 3
PIR: McCarthy 25
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,031
Referees: M. Männiste, M. Uuehendrik, I. Kitsing
5 May 2023 Pärnu Sadam 8195
(Series: 1–1)
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits Pärnu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 30–26, 19–20, 12–24, 20–25
Pts: Kirves 31
Rebs: Kirves 14
Asts: Hart, Sutt 3
PIR: Kirves 45
Boxscore Pts: Gordon 25
Rebs: Gordon, Pavelka 6
Asts: Gordon 4
PIR: Voinalovych 20
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,121
Referees: H. Laas, R. Konks, R. Värv
8 May 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 7271
(Series: 2–1)
Pärnu Sadam Tartu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 20–23, 20–16, 14–17, 18–15
Pts: Gordon, Voinalovych 18
Rebs: James 9
Asts: Böckler, Suurorg 4
PIR: Pavelka 21
Boxscore Pts: Kirves 22
Rebs: Kirves 13
Asts: Sutt 5
PIR: Kirves 35
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,253
Referees: A. Halliko, M. Männiste, M. Uuehendrik
10 May 2023 Pärnu Sadam 8579
(Series: 2–2)
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits Pärnu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 19–15, 17–29, 28–20, 21–15
Pts: Kirves 21
Rebs: Kirves 12
Asts: Hart, Valge 3
PIR: Kirves 29
Boxscore Pts: Gordon, Voinalovych 23
Rebs: Gordon 8
Asts: Rosenthal 9
PIR: Gordon 29
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 945
Referees: A. Halliko, R. Konks, I. Kitsing
12 May 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 7868
(Series: 3–2)
Pärnu Sadam Tartu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 14–10, 22–18, 17–25, 25–15
Pts: three players 13
Rebs: Pavelka 11
Asts: Suurorg 4
PIR: Pavelka 22
Boxscore Pts: Kirves 20
Rebs: Kirves 11
Asts: Valge 4
PIR: Kirves 24
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,657
Referees: A. Halliko, M. Uuehendrik, R. Konks

Third place games

All times are in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00)

The quarterfinals are best-of-five series.

Viimsi/Sportland vs. Pärnu Sadam

16 May 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 86870(OT)
(Series: 0–1)
Pärnu Sadam Haabneeme
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 15–13, 19–17, 24–26, 19–21, Overtime: 9–10
Pts: Lips 23
Rebs: Harris 10
Asts: Post 6
PIR: Harris 32
Boxscore Pts: Valge 18
Rebs: Tamm 13
Asts: Hart 6
PIR: Tamm 21
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 617
Referees: R. Värv, H. Laas, I. Kitsing
20 May 2023 Pärnu Sadam 7882
(Series: 1–1)
Viimsi/Sportland Pärnu
17:00 Scoring by quarter: 14–19, 21–20, 16–17, 27–26
Pts: Valge 16
Rebs: Kirves 13
Asts: Hart 9
PIR: Hart 23
Boxscore Pts: Toppin 21
Rebs: Toppin 13
Asts: Harris, Post 7
PIR: Toppin 35
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 580
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Konks, E. Tiidor
22 May 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 7180
(Series: 1–2)
Pärnu Sadam Haabneeme
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 13–14, 22–20, 19–23, 17–23
Pts: Zaķis 14
Rebs: Toppin 10
Asts: Post 9
PIR: Harris 20
Boxscore Pts: Hart 27
Rebs: Hart, Kirves 9
Asts: Valge 4
PIR: Hart 33
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 703
Referees: A. Halliko, R. Värv, R. Kobin
24 May 2023 Pärnu Sadam 7295
(Series: 2–2)
Viimsi/Sportland Pärnu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 19–21, 17–32, 17–20, 19–22
Pts: Kirves, Valge 11
Rebs: Kirves 7
Asts: Aav, Hart 4
PIR: Kirves 14
Boxscore Pts: Post 21
Rebs: Lips 7
Asts: Post 9
PIR: Post 34
Arena: Pärnu Sports Hall
Attendance: 843
Referees: M. Uuehendrik, R. Konks, H. Laas
26 May 2023 Viimsi/Sportland 6991
(Series: 2–3)
Pärnu Sadam Haabneeme
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 24–19, 13–26, 17–26, 15–20
Pts: Lips 18
Rebs: Zaķis 9
Asts: Post 7
PIR: Lips 22
Boxscore Pts: Hart 28
Rebs: Kirves 7
Asts: Hart 4
PIR: Hart 35
Arena: Forus Sports Center
Attendance: 1,323
Referees: A. Halliko, M. Männiste, M. Uuehendrik

Finals

All times are in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00)

The quarterfinals are best-of-five series.

BC Kalev/Cramo vs. Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits

18 May 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 7165
(Series: 1–0)
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits Tallinn
19:30 Scoring by quarter: 13–18, 23–14, 16–21, 19–12
Pts: Kovliar 21
Rebs: Hermet 8
Asts: Gilbert, Kovliar 3
PIR: Hermet 28
Boxscore Pts: Gordon 16
Rebs: Gordon, Pavelka 7
Asts: Gordon, Kivi 3
PIR: Pavelka 16
Arena: Kalev Sports Hall
Attendance: 902
Referees: M. Männiste, H. Laas, I. Kitsing
23 May 2023 Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 7390
(Series: 0–2)
BC Kalev/Cramo Tartu
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 17–24, 18–31, 23–17, 15–18
Pts: Gordon 25
Rebs: Voinalovych 5
Asts: Gordon 7
PIR: Gordon 26
Boxscore Pts: Konontšuk 23
Rebs: Konontšuk 7
Asts: Gilbert 8
PIR: Konontšuk 28
Arena: University of Tartu Sports Hall
Attendance: 2,057
Referees: M. Männiste, R. Konks, R. Kobin
27 May 2023 BC Kalev/Cramo 8982
(Series: 3–0)
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits Tallinn
18:00 Scoring by quarter: 16–19, 20–24, 26–19, 27–20
Pts: Kovliar 25
Rebs: Konontšuk 6
Asts: Kovliar 6
PIR: Kovliar 29
Boxscore Pts: Gordon 18
Rebs: Böckler 6
Asts: James 4
PIR: Gordon 20
Arena: Kalev Sports Hall
Attendance: 1,102
Referees: A. Halliko, M. Männiste, R. Värv

Awards

KML Finals MVP

All-KML Team

Position Player Team
PGUnited States Ty GordonTartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits
SGEstonia Hugo ToomBC Kalev/Cramo
SFEstonia Artur KonontšukBC Kalev/Cramo
PFEstonia Mihkel KirvesPärnu Sadam
CEstonia Karl Johan LipsViimsi/Sportland

Individual statistics

Points

Rank Name Team Games Points PPG
1United States Ty GordonTartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits1120919.00
2Estonia Mihkel KirvesPärnu Sadam1526717.80
3United States Tyler CheeseAVIS UTILITAS Rapla58717.40

Rebounds

Rank Name Team Games Rebounds RPG
1Estonia Mihkel KirvesPärnu Sadam1515310.20
2Estonia Oliver MetsaluTalTech/OPTIBET3279.00
3United States Malik ToppinViimsi/Sportland11888.00

Assists

Rank Name Team Games Assists APG
1Estonia Rait-Riivo LaaneAVIS UTILITAS Rapla5357.00
2Estonia Siim-Markus PostViimsi/Sportland11756.82
3Latvia Mārcis VītolsKeila KK3206.67

See also

References

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