Tsintasdze has mentioned in an interview that Estonian basketball championship is so weak that they would go through final easily. The next round between “Rock” Tartu and “Voru” (116:43) proved his words.
Tsintsadze was in the main staff but due to weakness of rival he was soon changed. He played for 10 minutes and gained 13 points. 6 players of “Rock” gained more than 10 points.  
“Rock” keeps leadership with 21 victories and 2 lost matches. It holds the next match against “TTU/Kalev II” on February 16.