Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings

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Emmanuel Lecomte

After 6 rounds played we can already see who rules in the LKL and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked P.Zvaigzdes (0-5) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to fourth ranked Jonava (3-1) 80-76 on Monday evening. Jonava made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely P.Zvaigzdes outrebounded Jonava 40-24 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Belgian point guard Emmanuel Lecomte (180-95, college: Baylor) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Evaldas Saulys (191-93) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Jonava’s coach Virginijus Seskus used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Dominican-American guard Marques Townes (193-95, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Slash Sports) with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Jonava have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Rytas and Juventus. P.Zvaigzdes at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Jonava is looking forward to face Nevezis (#8) in Kedainiai in the next round where they are favorite. P.Zvaigzdes will play on the road against Prienai CBet and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Prienai CBet (0-4) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to seventh ranked Lietkabelis (3-3) 92-65. Swingman Gediminas Orelik (199-90) notched 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Djordje Gagic supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 14 points by forward Erikas Venskus (205-0) did not help to save the game for Prienai CBet. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lietkabelis moved-up to sixth place. Prienai CBet at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Lietkabelis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Prienai CBet will play at home against P.Zvaigzdes (#11) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 Nevezis lost to Dzukija on the opponent’s court 66-81.

Dzukija – Nevezis 81-66

Rather expected game in Alytus where 8th ranked Nevezis (1-2) was defeated by fifth ranked Dzukija (3-2) 81-66. Dzukija outrebounded Nevezis 46-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Serbian Aleksandar Aranitovic (195-98) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Justas Furmanavicius (198-94, college: Ole Miss) supported him with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Dzukija players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Senegalese power forward Amar Sylla (206-1) did not help to save the game for Nevezis. Latvian Rihards Kuksiks (201-88, college: Arizona St.) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dzukija maintains fifth position with 3-2 record. Nevezis at the other side keeps the eighth place with two games lost. Dzukija will play against league’s second-placed Juventus in Utena in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nevezis will play on the road against Jonava (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Nevezis: A.Sylla 17+8reb+4ast, R.Kuksiks 15+6reb+5ast, V.Cizauskas 7+4reb+3ast, C.Abramo 7+7reb, M.Paulius 7+2reb+1ast, D.Darryl 5+3reb+1ast
Dzukija: A.Aranitovic 18+14reb+4ast, M.Zigmantavicius 17, M.Lukauskis 12+3reb+3ast, D.Frye 11+2reb+2ast, J.Furmanavicius 10+7reb+2ast, J.Newkirk 7+2reb+4ast

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P.Zvaigzdes – Jonava 76-80

Bottom-ranked P.Zvaigzdes (0-5) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to fourth ranked Jonava (3-1) 80-76 on Monday evening. Jonava made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely P.Zvaigzdes outrebounded Jonava 40-24 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Belgian point guard Emmanuel Lecomte (180-95, college: Baylor) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Evaldas Saulys (191-93) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Four Jonava players scored in double figures. Jonava’s coach Virginijus Seskus used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Dominican-American guard Marques Townes (193-95, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Slash Sports) with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Simas Jarumbauskas (198-0, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Jonava have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Rytas and Juventus. P.Zvaigzdes at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Jonava is looking forward to face Nevezis (#8) in Kedainiai in the next round where they are favorite. P.Zvaigzdes will play on the road against Prienai CBet and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
P.Zvaigzdes: M.Townes 21+7reb+3ast, K.Gluditis 10+2reb+1ast, Z.Skucas 10+3reb+1ast, S.Jarumbauskas 8+9reb, K.Guscikas 8+7reb+1ast, P.Petrilevicius 8+3reb+3ast
Jonava: E.Saulys 19+2reb, E.Lecomte 18+3reb+4ast, E.Seskus 13+3reb+4ast, L.Kisielius 10+5reb+3ast, J.Palacios-Tello 9+5reb+3ast, K.Thomas 8+3reb

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Prienai CBet – Lietkabelis 65-92

Bottom-ranked Prienai CBet (0-4) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to seventh ranked Lietkabelis (3-3) 92-65. Lietkabelis made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game, while Prienai CBet only scored two points from the stripe. They outrebounded Prienai CBet 37-21 including 25 on the defensive glass. Lietkabelis players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Swingman Gediminas Orelik (199-90) notched 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Serbian center Djordje Gagic (210-90, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 14 points by forward Erikas Venskus (205-0) did not help to save the game for Prienai CBet. Guard Ignas Sargiunas (196-99, college: Colorado St.) added 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lietkabelis moved-up to sixth place. Prienai CBet at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Lietkabelis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Prienai CBet will play at home against P.Zvaigzdes (#11) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Prienai CBet: E.Venskus 14+3reb, I.Sargiunas 10+4reb+2ast, J.Durham 8+4reb, G.Bergaudas 7+1reb, I.Umipig 7+1reb+3ast, M.Staniulis 6+2reb+4ast
Lietkabelis: D.Gagic 16+5reb+2ast, G.Orelik 16+5reb+3ast, G.Maldunas 12+6reb+1ast, P.Kalaitzakis 9+7reb+1ast, K.Berzins 8+3reb, N.Radicevic 7+3reb+3ast