In the quarterfinal match of the Latvian-Estonian basketball league, VEF Rīga emerged victorious against Ventspils with a score that highlighted their strong season performance. Key players for VEF Rīga included Kristaps Ķilps with 14 points and six rebounds, while Kērtiss Holiss and Kamau Stoukss each contributed 13 points. This win follows a regular season where VEF Rīga dominated their encounters with Ventspils, indicating their robust form as the second strongest team in the league.

This victory sets the stage for VEF Rīga as they move forward in the playoffs, where they will meet the winners of the other quarterfinal between Valmiera Glass/Vidzemes Augstskola and Tallinna TalTech, who also secured a decisive win in their matchup. The playoffs are critical in determining the teams that will compete in the semifinals, making each game significant for the continued journey through the league.

The competition has seen teams battling for survival as they aim for the semifinals, with teams like Rīgas zeļļi and Tartu University/Maks & Moorits also striving to secure their places. This playoff round is pivotal, as several teams, including Ogre, Viimsi, and Liepāja, have already been eliminated from the championship chase, heightening the tension and stakes for the remaining teams in the league.