Domestic leagues: Levski cut the deficit against Balkan

Levski cut the series deficit against Balkan after 81-71 home win in Game 3 of the semifinals. The Blues took control in the third period which they started with a 20-3 run which was enough until the end. Now Balkan leads 2-1 in the best of five series with game 4 to be played in Sofia.   Brandon Heath had 24 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals for the win. 17 points and 11 rebounds had Lionel Chalmers while Mike Wilkinson added 13 and 6.   For the visitors Ivan Lilov scored 24 points as Pavel Marinov had 11 and 8 assists.