2021 KML playoffs
{{Short description|Estonian national championships in basketball}}
{{Infobox basketball tournament season
| title = KML playoffs
| image =
| year = 2021
| season = 2020–21
| dates = 19 April – 17 May 2021
| num_teams = 7
| winners = BC Kalev/Cramo
| count = 12
| prev_season = 2019
| next_season = 2022
}}
The 2021 KML playoffs was the postseason tournament of the Korvpalli Meistriliiga's 2020–21 season. The playoffs began on 19 April and ended on 17 May. The games were played without spectators due to COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament concluded with BC Kalev/Cramo defeating Pärnu Sadam three games to one in the finals. Chavaughn Lewis was named KML Finals MVP.{{cite web|url=https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/93452823/fotod-ja-tipphetked-parnu-sadama-hoog-rauges-kolmandal-veerandajal-kalevcramo-voitis-12-eesti-meistritiitli|title=Pärnu Sadama hoog rauges kolmandal veerandajal, Kalev/Cramo võitis 12. Eesti meistritiitli|language=Estonian|publisher=Delfi|date=17 May 2021}}
Bracket
{{3RoundBracket-Byes
| RD1 =
| RD3b = Third place
| seed-width=25
| score-width=25
| team-width=200
| RD1-seed3=4
| RD1-team3=Rakvere Tarvas
| RD1-score3=2
| RD1-seed4=5
| RD1-team4=TalTech
| RD1-score4=0
| RD1-seed5=2
| RD1-team5=Pärnu Sadam
| RD1-score5=2
| RD1-seed6=7
| RD1-team6=Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ
| RD1-score6=0
| RD1-seed7=3
| RD1-team7=AVIS UTILITAS Rapla
| RD1-score7=2
| RD1-seed8=6
| RD1-team8=Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits
| RD1-score8=1
| RD2-seed1=1
| RD2-team1=BC Kalev/Cramo
| RD2-score1=3
| RD2-seed2=4
| RD2-team2=Rakvere Tarvas
| RD2-score2=0
| RD2-seed3=2
| RD2-team3=Pärnu Sadam
| RD2-score3=3
| RD2-seed4=3
| RD2-team4=AVIS UTILITAS Rapla
| RD2-score4=0
| RD3-seed1=1
| RD3-team1=BC Kalev/Cramo
| RD3-score1=3
| RD3-seed2=2
| RD3-team2=Pärnu Sadam
| RD3-score2=1
| RD3-seed3=3
| RD3-team3=AVIS UTILITAS Rapla
| RD3-score3=3
| RD3-seed4=4
| RD3-team4=Rakvere Tarvas
| RD3-score4=2
}}
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals are best-of-three series.
=Pärnu Sadam vs. Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 19 April | time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001201 Report]
| teamA = Pärnu Sadam | scoreA = 88
| teamB = Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ | scoreB = 76
| Q1 = 18–21 | Q2 = 24–22 | Q3 = 17–19| Q4 = 29–14
| series = 1–0
| points1 = Jaunzems, Valge 15
| rebounds1 = Kangur, Kirves 11
| assist1 = Kangur, Rosenthal 5
| rating1 = Kangur, Toom 19
| points2 = Paiste, Williams 21
| rebounds2 = McLaughlin 10
| assist2 = Lips 6
| rating2 = Williams 23
| arena = Pärnu Sports Hall | place = Pärnu
| referee = Rain Peerandi, Alex Talisainen, Hendrik Laas
}}
{{basketballbox collapsible
| round = Game 2
| date = 22 April | time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001204 Report]
| teamA = Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ | scoreA = 68
| teamB = Pärnu Sadam | scoreB = 78
| Q1 = 15–15 | Q2 = 20–13| Q3 = 23–19| Q4 = 10–31
| series = 0–2
| points1 = Williams 19
| rebounds1 = Lips 11
| assist1 = Williams 5
| rating1 = Williams 22
| points2 = Jaunzems 20
| rebounds2 = Jaunzems 8
| assist2 = Maxhuni, Rosenthal 5
| rating2 = Jaunzems 26
| arena = Sõle Sports Centre | place = Tallinn
| referee = Aare Halliko, Ranno Konks, Rainis Värv
}}
=AVIS UTILITAS Rapla vs. Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 20 April | time = 20:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001202 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla | scoreA = 67
| teamB = Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits| scoreB = 77
| Q1 = 17–25 | Q2 = 22–8| Q3 = 16–18| Q4 = 12–26
| series = 0–1
| points1 = S. Kaldre 16
| rebounds1 = Aminu 12
| assist1 = Sutt 7
| rating1 = Aminu 29
| points2 = Barton 22
| rebounds2 = Wembi 11
| assist2 = Barton 7
| rating2 = Wembi 29
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Rain Peerandi, Mart Uuehendrik, Rainis Värv
}}
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| round = Game 2
| date = 23 April | time = 18:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001205 Report]
| teamA = Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits | scoreA = 54
| teamB = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla | scoreB = 74
| Q1 = 13–12 | Q2 = 13–24| Q3 = 16–13| Q4 = 12–25
| series = 1–1
| points1 = Eelmäe 14
| rebounds1 = Wembi 13
| assist1 = Barton, Wembi 4
| rating1 = Wembi 18
| points2 = Childress 21
| rebounds2 = three players 7
| assist2 = T. Kaldre 6
| rating2 = Childress 24
| arena = University of Tartu Sports Hall | place = Tartu
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Alex Talisainen, Janek Saluse
}}
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| round = Game 3
| date = 24 April | time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001208 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreA = 83
| teamB = Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits| scoreB = 55
| Q1 = 19–14| Q2 = 25–16| Q3 = 17–15| Q4 =22–10
| series = 2–1
| points1 = Childress 20
| rebounds1 = Aminu 9
| assist1 = Childress 7
| rating1 = Childress 24
| points2 = three players 10
| rebounds2 = Suurorg 6
| assist2 = Suurorg 4
| rating2 = Suurorg 14
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Aare Halliko, Rain Peerandi, Ranno Konks
}}
=Rakvere Tarvas vs. TalTech=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 20 April | time = 18:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001203 Report]
| teamA = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreA = 86
| teamB = TalTech| scoreB =75
| Q1 = 19–29 | Q2 = 30–27| Q3 = 20–14| Q4 = 17–5
| series = 1–0
| points1 = Gludītis 22
| rebounds1 = Hayes 8
| assist1 = Harris 9
| rating1 = Harris 28
| points2 = Raadik 16
| rebounds2 = Metsalu 7
| assist2 = Metsalu 3
| rating2 = Raadik 18
| arena = Rakvere Sports Hall | place = Rakvere
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Ranno Konks, Janek Saluse
}}
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| round = Game 2
| date = 24 April | time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001206 Report]
| teamA = TalTech| scoreA = 69
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB =71
| Q1 = 20–17 | Q2 = 17–13| Q3 = 15–25| Q4 = 17–16
| series = 0–2
| points1 = Metsalu 22
| rebounds1 = Matute Perner 11
| assist1 = Keedus, Metsalu 4
| rating1 = Metsalu 25
| points2 = Harris 17
| rebounds2 = Saaremäel 7
| assist2 = three players 3
| rating2 = Harris 28
| arena = TalTech Sports Hall | place = Tallinn
| referee = Mart Uuehendrik, Alex Talisainen, Hendrik Laas
}}
Semifinals
The quarterfinals are best-of-five series.
=BC Kalev/Cramo vs. Rakvere Tarvas=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 30 April | time = 18:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001211 Report]
| teamA = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreA = 108
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB =100
| Q1 = 32–22 | Q2 = 14–21| Q3 = 22–26| Q4 = 30–29| OT = 10–2
| series = 1–0
| points1 = Lewis 26
| rebounds1 = Thomas 11
| assist1 = Dorbek 10
| rating1 = Thomas 32
| points2 = Gludītis 30
| rebounds2 = Hayes 11
| assist2 = Harris 9
| rating2 = Harris 25
| arena = Kalev Sports Hall | place = Tallinn
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Ranno Konks, Rainis Värv
}}
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| round = Game 2
| date = 2 May | time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001213 Report]
| teamA = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreA =83
| teamB = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreB =98
| Q1 = 23–26| Q2 = 15–30| Q3 = 24–24| Q4 = 21–18
| series = 0–2
| points1 = Haller 23
| assist1 = Harris 8
| rating1 = Haller 20
| points2 = Lewis 28
| rebounds2 = Thomas 8
| assist2 = Thomas 7
| rating2 = Lewis 42
| arena = Rakvere Sports Hall| place = Rakvere
| referee = Rain Peerandi, Tanel Suslov, Janek Saluse
}}
{{basketballbox collapsible
| round = Game 3
| date = 3 May| time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001214 Report]
| teamA = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreA = 91
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB =78
| Q1 = 24–20 | Q2 = 27–13| Q3 = 22–21| Q4 = 18–24
| series = 3–0
| points1 = Lewis 20
| rebounds1 = Thomas 8
| assist1 = Dorbek 4
| rating1 = Thomas 32
| points2 = Gludītis 22
| rebounds2 = Harris 6
| assist2 = Harris 10
| rating2 = Harris 29
| arena = Kalev Sports Hall | place = Tallinn
| referee = Aare Halliko, Alex Talisainen, Hendrik Laas
}}
=Pärnu Sadam vs. AVIS UTILITAS Rapla=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 29 April | time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001210 Report]
| teamA = Pärnu Sadam | scoreA = 76
| teamB = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreB = 69
| Q1 = 17–11 | Q2 = 10–19 | Q3 = 25–19| Q4 = 24–20
| series = 1–0
| points1 = Maxhuni 21
| rebounds1 = Kirves 11
| assist1 = Kangur 6
| rating1 = Maxhuni 21
| points2 = Freimanis 18
| rebounds2 = Doorson, Freimanis 9
| assist2 = Childress 7
| rating2 = Freimanis 22
| arena = Pärnu Sports Hall | place = Pärnu
| referee = Tanel Suslov, Mart Uuehendrik, Hendrik Laas
}}
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| round = Game 2
| date = 1 May| time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001212 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla | scoreA = 72
| teamB = Pärnu Sadam| scoreB = 79
| Q1 = 18–18 | Q2 = 17–21 | Q3 = 14–19| Q4 = 23–21
| series = 0–2
| points1 = Childress 24
| rebounds1 = Doorson, Freimanis 8
| assist1 = T. Kaldre 4
| rating1 = Childress 35
| rebounds2 = Blaus 9
| assist2 = Kirves 6
| rating2 = Jaunzems 22
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Aare Halliko, Ranno Konks, Alex Talisainen
}}
{{basketballbox collapsible
| round = Game 3
| date = 4 May | time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001215 Report]
| teamA = Pärnu Sadam | scoreA = 67
| teamB = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreB = 60
| Q1 = 16–21 | Q2 = 16–15 | Q3 = 15–9| Q4 = 20–15
| series = 3–0
| points1 = Maxhuni 14
| rebounds1 = Kirves 9
| assist1 = Rosenthal 3
| rating1 = four players 12
| points2 = Childress 12
| rebounds2 = Freimanis 13
| assist2 = Childress 5
| rating2 = Freimanis 15
| arena = Pärnu Sports Hall | place = Pärnu
| referee = Rain Peerandi, Mihkel Männiste, Rainis Värv
}}
Third place games
The third place games are best-of-five series.
=AVIS UTILITAS Rapla vs. Rakvere Tarvas=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 7 May| time = 18:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001220 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla | scoreA = 73
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB = 77
| Q1 = 20–15 | Q2 = 21–21 | Q3 = 12–25| Q4 = 20–16
| series = 0–1
| points1 = Sutt 16
| rebounds1 = Aminu 11
| assist1 = Ilves, T. Kaldre 5
| rating1 = Sutt 20
| points2 = Gludītis 29
| rebounds2 = Hayes 10
| assist2 = Harris 5
| rating2 = Gludītis 26
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Mart Uuehendrik, Ranno Konks
}}
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| round = Game 2
| date = 9 May| time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001222 Report]
| teamA = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreA = 73
| teamB = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreB = 90
| Q1 = 18–17 | Q2 = 16–18| Q3 = 23–31| Q4 = 16–24
| series = 1–1
| points1 = Haller 20
| rebounds1 = Gludītis 6
| assist1 = Gludītis 8
| rating1 = Gludītis 19
| points2 = Aminu 21
| rebounds2 = Aminu, Freimanis 9
| assist2 = Aminu 6
| rating2 = Aminu 36
| arena = Rakvere Sports Hall| place =Rakvere
| referee = Aare Halliko, Tanel Suslov, Hendrik Laas
}}
{{basketballbox collapsible
| round = Game 3
| date = 11 May| time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001223 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla | scoreA = 79
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB = 82
| Q1 = 17–23 | Q2 = 23–11 | Q3 = 17–23| Q4 = 22–25
| series = 1–2
| points1 = S. Kaldre 18
| rebounds1 = Freimanis 11
| assist1 = T. Kaldre 7
| rating1 = Freimanis 21
| points2 = Haller 26
| rebounds2 = Niits 9
| assist2 = Gludītis 7
| rating2 = Haller 26
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Rain Peerandi, Mart Uuehendrik, Rainis Värv
}}
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| round = Game 4
| date =13 May| time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001225 Report]
| teamA = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreA = 71
| teamB = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreB = 74
| Q1 = 16–18| Q2 = 19–23| Q3 = 17–18| Q4 = 19–15
| series = 2–2
| points1 = Lindmets 18
| rebounds1 = Niits 6
| assist1 = Harris 8
| rating1 = Harris 26
| points2 = Freimanis 16
| rebounds2 = three players 9
| assist2 = T. Kaldre 5
| rating2 = Sutt 21
| arena = Rakvere Sports Hall| place =Rakvere
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Mart Uuehendrik, Alex Talisainen
}}
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| round = Game 5
| date = 14 May| time = 18:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001226 Report]
| teamA = AVIS UTILITAS Rapla| scoreA = 84
| teamB = Rakvere Tarvas| scoreB = 81
| Q1 = 12–19 | Q2 = 26–16| Q3 = 29–14| Q4 = 17–32
| series = 3–2
| points1 = Aminu 18
| rebounds1 = Aminu 10
| assist1 = Sutt 8
| rating1 = Aminu 25
| points2 = Gludītis 23
| rebounds2 = Harris 10
| assist2 = Harris 8
| rating2 = Harris 30
| arena = Sadolin Sports Hall | place = Rapla
| referee = Aare Halliko, Tanel Suslov, Mihkel Männiste
}}
Finals
The finals are best-of-five series.
=BC Kalev/Cramo vs. Pärnu Sadam=
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| round = Game 1
| date = 8 May| time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001221 Report]
| teamA = BC Kalev/Cramo | scoreA = 76
| teamB = Pärnu Sadam| scoreB = 81
| Q1 = 20–13 | Q2 = 18–21 | Q3 = 13–19| Q4 = 25–28
| series = 0–1
| points1 = Thomas 18
| rebounds1 = Thomas 10
| assist1 = Keene, Thomas 5
| rating1 = Thomas 31
| points2 = Jaunzems 24
| rebounds2 = Kangur 13
| assist2 = Maxhuni 10
| rating2 = Jaunzems 33
| arena = Kalev Sports Hall| place = Tallinn
| referee = Aare Halliko, Tanel Suslov, Alex Talisainen
}}
{{basketballbox collapsible
| round = Game 2
| date = 12 May| time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001224 Report]
| teamA = Pärnu Sadam | scoreA = 80
| teamB = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreB = 85
| Q1 = 24–22| Q2 = 14–18 | Q3 = 19–22| Q4 = 23–23
| series = 1–1
| points1 = Maxhuni 34
| rebounds1 = Kangur 15
| assist1 = Maxhuni 5
| rating1 = Maxhuni 31
| points2 = Lewis 23
| rebounds2 = Thomas 14
| assist2 = Keene 7
| rating2 = Lewis 23
| arena = Pärnu Sports Hall| place = Pärnu
| referee = Mihkel Männiste, Ranno Konks, Janek Saluse
}}
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| round = Game 3
| date = 15 May| time = 17:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001227 Report]
| teamA = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreA = 68
| teamB = Pärnu Sadam| scoreB = 53
| Q1 = 18–12 | Q2 = 26–9 | Q3 = 14–14| Q4 = 10–18
| series = 2–1
| points1 = Keene 24
| rebounds1 = Jõesaar 8
| assist1 = Keene 5
| rating1 = Keene 29
| rebounds2 = Blaus 8
| assist2 = Maxhuni 4
| rating2 = Blaus 18
| arena = Kalev Sports Hall| place = Tallinn
| referee = Aare Halliko, Tanel Suslov, Hendrik Laas
}}
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| round = Game 4
| date = 17 May| time = 19:00
| report = [http://www.basket.ee/et/meistriliiga/1/ajakava-ja-tulemused/?gid=2021001228 Report]
| teamA = Pärnu Sadam | scoreA = 70
| teamB = BC Kalev/Cramo| scoreB = 96
| Q1 = 22–21| Q2 = 25–32 | Q3 = 12–21| Q4 = 11–22
| series = 1–3
| points1 = Maxhuni 26
| rebounds1 = Kangur, Rosenthal 5
| assist1 = Maxhuni 5
| rating1 = Maxhuni 30
| points2 = Lewis 31
| rebounds2 = Thomas 10
| assist2 = Keene 8
| rating2 = Lewis 43
| arena = Pärnu Sports Hall| place = Pärnu
| referee = Aare Halliko, Rain Peerandi, Rainis Värv
}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Korvpalli Meistriliiga}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:2021 KML Playoffs}}