Valmiera holds off Viimsi behind Williams’ 24 points
VIIMSI, Estonia (Interstat) — Darren Williams scored 24 points and added four rebounds and four assists as Valmiera Glass Via beat Viimsi 91-87 on Sunday. Bryce McBride added 21 points, three rebounds and three assists for Valmiera, which improved to 5-1. Erki Urvik led Viimsi with 28 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Mayuom Buom had 13 points and eight rebounds, G. Jurtsenko K. scored 20 points, and Kaarel Valb recorded nine assists. Valmiera shot 24 of 55 from the floor, 9 of 26 from three-point range and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line. Viimsi shot 29 of 60 overall, 9 of 25 from deep and 20 of 21 at the line. Valmiera committed five turnovers, while Viimsi committed 15. Valmiera finished with a 116.9 offensive rating, and Viimsi had a 108.8 offensive rating. Valmiera had eight offensive rebounds, six assists and five blocks. Viimsi had five offensive rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Valmiera was whistled for 16 fouls, and Viimsi for 23. Valmiera outscored Viimsi 30-23 in the third quarter. Viimsi dropped to 0-4.