Estonian déjà vu for Fyllingen Lions, as TalTech/ALEXELA go 3-2

Fyllingen Lions won the first half but eventually suffered a 71-89 defeat against focused TalTech/ALEXELA on Tuesday, December 16, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, western Norway.

Players of the game

There is a phenomenon, known as a déjà vu (already seen – French).

TalTech/ALEXELA followed in the footsteps of Keila Coolbet and posted a win at spectacular Bergen.

Oliver Suurorg had amazing game.

TalTech guard scored 22 points on 8/16 shooting from the field, including 6/14 from the three point line.

He grabbed four rebounds and registered a game high five steals.

Captain Oliver Metsalu checked out with 13 points and six rebounds.

Kaarel Valb, Simon Sutt and Taavi Jurkatamm also finished in double figures.

Joshua Aaron Keyes once again led Fyllingen Lions with 19 points.

Muskingum University star was not far from triple-double, as he had 16 rebounds and seven steals.

Seven steals ties a second best result in ENBL history.

Steals | ENBL records

Rickey McGill 8 November 7, 2023, Valmiera 74-90 Newcastle

Denis Krestinin 7 January 17, 2024, Zastal 95-91OT Keila

Kendall Lewis 7 December 3, 2024, Brno 89-93OT2 Bristol

Dimitris Moraitis 7 November 5, 2025, Iraklis 85-71 Newcastle

Joshua Aaron Keyes 7 December 16, 2025, Fyllingen 71-89 TalTech

Key stats

Joshua Aaron Keyes played a brilliant first half for Fyllingen Lions.

His 12 points and especially six steals helped to establish a 39-40 lead at the half.

Oliver Suurorg stepped up for TalTech/ALEXELA after the break.

He went 4/8 from the three point line to turn the tide.

The visitors re-focused, took care of the ball and made only three turnovers in the last 20 minutes.

Fyllingen Lions scored 11 points off turnovers in the first half and zero points in the second half.

Game notes

TalTech/ALEXELA improved to 3-2, while Fyllingen Lions dropped to 0-6.

TalTech posted a 1-5 record in its debut season three years ago.

Three wins with three more games to go in the group stage is their best result so far.

Alar Varrak and his men are 1-2 on the road.

Fyllingen Lions are 0-3 on the home floor.

ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJdN6_pcaJk

Live stats: https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/ENBL/2723308/

ENBL standings as of December 16, 2025 | without tie-breakers

CSO Voluntari 5-1, +81 Q

Syntainics MBC 4-0, +107

Iraklis BC 4-0, +54

Dziki Warszawa 4-1, +94

Tindastoll 4-1, +64

Dinamo Zagreb 4-1, +17

Manchester 4-2, +46

Donar Groningen 4-2, +40

BK Opava 4-2, +32

Sigal Prishtina 4-2, +21

Valmiera 3-1, +6

TalTech Alexela 3-2, +9

Riga Zelli 3-3, -10

Slovan Bratislava 3-4, -7

Olomoucko 2-2, -38

Dubrava Zagreb 2-3, +12

Brussels Basketball 2-3, +4

Spartak Pleven 2-3, -14

Bristol Flyers 2-3, -15

Go+ Peja 1-3, -33

Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-4, -25

Alkar Sinj 1-4, -62

Gimle Basket 1-5, -80

Keila Coolbet 0-6, -97

Fyllingen Lions 0-6, -141

Newcastle Eagles 0-3, -65

2025-2026 ENBL format and pools

https://www.enbleague.eu/post/a-new-format-with-27-teams-confirmed-schedule-to-be-released-on-august-18

2025-2026 ENBL schedule UPD12

https://www.enbleague.eu/post/ready-to-go-enbl-schedule-2025-2026

2025 ENBL classification

https://www.enbleague.eu/post/enbl-classification-2025-team-announcements-to-start