In a tightly contested match, Riga's zeļļi triumphed over Tallinna's Kalev/Cramo with an 83-69 victory during the opening game of their quarterfinal playoff series in the Optibet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League. The game saw Riga's zeļļi take the lead in the series 1-0, requiring two victories to advance to the semifinals.

Key performances included a standout contribution from Frenkijs Fidlers, who scored 26 points and secured six rebounds, showcasing his pivotal role in the team's success. Alongside him, Roberts Bērziņš added 15 points, while Kristians Anigve recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. On the opposing side, Kalev's Hugo Tom was the leading scorer with 18 points and ten rebounds, indicating a competitive effort despite the loss.

The series is structured so that the first team to win two games will proceed to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the matchup between Tartu Universitāte/Maks & Moorits and Pērnavas Transcom, who are also vying for advancement after Tartu's recent victory. As the playoffs continue, the excitement builds for both teams as they contend for a place in the finals of the league tournament.