Analysis · Finnish Korisliiga, round 6
Masai Troutman's 31 points not enough as KTP edge Kouvot 95-89
Troutman scored 31 for Kouvot, well above his 22.2 season average, but a 31-23 second quarter kept KTP Basket unbeaten at 6-0 in the Korisliiga.
G, Kouvot · Kouvot 89-95 KTP
Masai Troutman
- Points
- 31
- Rebounds
- 8
- Assists
- 5
- Threes
- 4/8
- PIR
- 32
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
Masai Troutman's 31 points against KTP's decisive second quarter
Masai Troutman scored 31 points for Kouvot, but KTP Basket won 95-89 on the strength of a 31-23 second quarter. His line kept Kouvot in the contest without changing the result.
That total sits well above his season average of 22.2 points across 5 games. He also finished with a PIR of 32, higher than any KTP player recorded on the night.
Troutman ranks 4th of 79 rated players in the Korisliiga by TeamKeys Rating, with a 94.7 rating this season. On this evidence, that ranking reflects how much of Kouvot's attack runs through him.
TeamKeys Rating components, from 0 to 100, Masai Troutman
League median
How did Masai Troutman score 31 against KTP?
Troutman built his 31 points on volume and balance: 8/15 on two-pointers, 4/8 from three and 3/4 at the free-throw line. He played 37 minutes, so KTP faced him for almost the whole game.
His work went beyond scoring, with 8 rebounds against a season average of 5. His 5 assists also topped his average of 3.6, and he added 2 steals and 1 block.
The cost was 3 turnovers, a modest figure for a player carrying that much of the load. By comparison, KTP's Mason Gillis and Joel Mantynen committed 6 each.
| Stat | This game | Season average |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 31 | 22.2 |
| Rebounds | 8 | 5 |
| Assists | 5 | 3.6 |
Why KTP Basket still won 95-89 at Kouvot
KTP won because their scoring came from several directions while Kouvot leaned heavily on Troutman. Gillis led the visitors with 23 points and 13 rebounds on 8/15 inside.
Joel Mantynen added 21 points on 6/9 two-point shooting, and Daniel Dolenc went 3/3 from three and 4/4 from the line for 17. Joona Tuomala chipped in 10 off the bench, including 2/3 from deep.
Kouvot had support too: Chris Terrell scored 16 with 8 steals, Sheldon Williams added 16 and Aaron Cash 15. They led 23-20 after the first quarter, then the third finished 22-22 and KTP took the fourth 22-21.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Masai Troutman (Kouvot) | 31 | 32 |
| Daniel Dolenc (KTP) | 17 | 23 |
| Mason Gillis (KTP) | 23 | 22 |
| Joel Mantynen (KTP) | 21 | 17 |
| Chris Terrell (Kouvot) | 16 | 16 |
| Joona Tuomala (KTP) | 10 | 12 |
Korisliiga table after round 6 and the Kouvot vs KTP rematch
KTP stay top of the Korisliiga at 6-0, while Kouvot remain 11th of 12 at 1-5. The two sides meet again on 23 October, giving Kouvot an immediate chance at revenge.
KTP have won each of their last five, ahead of Honka at 5-1 and Kipina at 4-1. Kouvot's last five read LLLWL, so Troutman's form is their clearest asset.
For the rematch, the question is whether Kouvot can find a second reliable source of scoring around him. Containing Gillis on the glass, after his 13 rebounds, will matter just as much.
Figures from the round 6 box score of the 2026/2027 Finnish Korisliiga regular season. Season averages and TeamKeys Ratings refer to 2026/2027.
Questions people ask
How many points did Masai Troutman score against KTP?
Masai Troutman scored 31 points for Kouvot in the 95-89 home defeat by KTP Basket on 21 October 2026. He shot 8/15 on two-pointers, 4/8 from three and 3/4 at the line in 37 minutes, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Who won Kouvot vs KTP Basket in the Korisliiga?
KTP Basket won 95-89 away at Kouvot in round 6 of the Finnish Korisliiga. The decisive period was the second quarter, which KTP won 31-23. Mason Gillis led the visitors with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and KTP moved to 6-0 at the top of the table.
When do Kouvot and KTP play next?
Kouvot and KTP Basket meet again on 23 October 2026. KTP arrive unbeaten at 6-0 and top of the Korisliiga, while Kouvot sit 11th of 12 at 1-5. Troutman, ranked 4th of 79 in the league by TeamKeys Rating, is the player KTP must contain.
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