HELSINKI (Interstat) — Helsinki Seagulls defeated visiting Lahti Basketball 76-70 Friday at Toolon Kisahalli. Lahti led 56-53 after three quarters, but Helsinki answered with a 23-14 fourth quarter. Riku Korhonen led Lahti with 26 points and five rebounds in 30 minutes. Lassi Nikkarinen paced Helsinki with 15 points, five rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes. Remu Raitanen added 14 points, seven rebounds and one assist. Jackson Threadgill scored 15 points with one rebound and five assists for Lahti. Tyrese Williams had 10 points, six rebounds and two assists for the Seagulls. Jalen Barr contributed four points, four rebounds, one assist and two blocks. D Maurian Williams finished with nine points, four rebounds and four assists. Vili Nyman added five points, seven rebounds and two assists. Kalle Peltonen had two points, three rebounds and two assists. Timi Puittinen grabbed four rebounds and added one assist for Helsinki. Helsinki improved to 1-1, while Lahti fell to 0-1. Lahti next hosts Kataja Basket.