Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kaunas: Tornado KM (#4) and Zalgiris II (#7). Tornado KM (13-5) smashed visiting Zalgiris II (10-10) by 53 points 111-58. The game without a history. Tornado KM led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Zalgiris II‘s 38 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game, while Zalgiris II only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Zalgiris II 49-18 including a 37-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tornado KM looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Zalgiris II‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Azuolas Hopenas (179-2007) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Egyptian Rami Malek (197-2008) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Deimantas Jonikas (184-2007) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Zalgiris II. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tornado KM have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with SKM I. Zalgiris II at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Tornado KM is looking forward to face SKM I (#3) in Vilniaus in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zalgiris II will play on the road against Saule (#9) in Siauliai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Vilniaus: VKM (#1) and SKM I (#3). VKM (17-3) won against visiting SKM I (13-5) 88-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of SKM I. Point guard Jonas Skramtai (192-2007) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Armandas Bukelskis chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Matas Deniusas (200-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. VKM maintains first position with 17-3 record. SKM I at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Tornado KM. VKM will play against Marijampoles (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SKM I will play against Tornado KM (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Saule (8-10) and SKM II (4-16), which took place in Vilniaus. 8th ranked Saule lost to eleventh ranked SKM II in a road game 57-66 on Tuesday. Joris Janulevicius notched 22 points to lead the effort. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Gustas Dembinskis did not help to save the game for Saule. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SKM II maintains eleventh position with 4-16 record. Loser Saule dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. SKM II will meet higher ranked Perkunas (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saule will play against Zalgiris II and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Perkunas was smashed by VKKM on the road 114-72. Marijampoles won against KKM I on its own court 91-83. Bottom-ranked Panevezio unfortunately lost to Perkunas in Kaunas 74-84.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists by Arnas Liandzbergas of Panevezio.
SKM II – Saule 66-57
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Saule (8-10) and SKM II (4-16), which took place in Vilniaus. 8th ranked Saule lost to eleventh ranked SKM II in a road game 57-66 on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 66-57. SKM II forced 19 Saule turnovers. Guard Joris Janulevicius (178-2007) notched 22 points to lead the effort and guard Algirdas Marcinkus (188-2007) supported him with 8 points and 5 rebounds. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Gustas Dembinskis (-2007) did not help to save the game for Saule. Erik Novikov (-2007) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SKM II maintains eleventh position with 4-16 record. Loser Saule dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. SKM II will meet higher ranked Perkunas (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saule will play against Zalgiris II and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SKM II: J.Janulevicius 22+1reb+2ast, D.Gribulis 11+3reb, M.Kucinskas 9+2reb, A.Marcinkus 8+5reb+3ast, R.Naujokas 6+6reb+1ast, N.Paulauskas 6+4reb+2ast
Saule: G.Dembinskis 14+7reb+2ast, E.Novikov 12+5reb, A.Trofimov 8+6reb, K.Podvisockas 7+4reb+1ast, D.Masiulis 7+5reb, R.Frejaris 5+2reb
gschID: 1213162
VKKM – Perkunas 114-72
No shocking result in a game when third ranked VKKM (14-6) crushed 10th ranked Perkunas (5-14) in Vilniaus 114-72 on Tuesday. The game without a history. VKKM led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Perkunas‘ 42. They outrebounded Perkunas 46-34 including a 41-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. VKKM looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Perkunas‘ players. Point guard Arnas Vaistaras (197-2007) notched 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and guard Simas Sarakauskas (185-2007) supported him with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four VKKM players scored in double figures. VKKM’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by swingman Kajus Gerdziunas (198-2007) did not help to save the game for Perkunas. Point guard Jokubas Vysniauskas (182-2007) added 17 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. VKKM have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Perkunas lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. VKKM will meet Zalgiris (#6) in the next round. Perkunas will play against SKM II (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
VKKM: A.Vaistaras 32+8reb+7ast, J.Svaras 16+4reb+3ast, S.Sarakauskas 14+8reb+15ast, N.Cikunov 14+6reb+3ast, T.Kesminas 9+3reb+3ast, T.Rinkevicius 9+7reb+1ast
Perkunas: K.Jakaitis 17+3reb+3ast, J.Vysniauskas 17+10reb+1ast, K.Gerdziunas 14+11reb+5ast, T.Brasevicius 9+1reb+2ast, R.Juodvirsis 8+1reb+2ast, A.Rackus 3+1reb
gschID: 1213163
Marijampoles – KKM I 91-83
There was an upset when higher ranked KKM I (12-7) lost on the road to ninth ranked Marijampoles (9-12) 91-83 on Tuesday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 30-18. But KKM I won second period 20-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded KKM I 51-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. Power forward Gabrielius Bubnys (199-2007) notched a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Justas Grigas (188-2007) supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by guard Matas Liotisas (183-2007) did not help to save the game for KKM I. Neilas Vitkauskas added 16 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Four KKM I players scored in double figures. Marijampoles moved-up to eighth place. Loser KKM I keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Marijampoles will meet league’s leader VKM in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KKM I will play against Panevezio (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Marijampoles: G.Bubnys 32+14reb+3ast, J.Grigas 22+8reb, M.Dumcius 15+8reb+4ast, L.Juodenas 9+4reb+3ast, P.Rutkauskas 7+3reb+1ast, A.Juozaitis 6+11reb+6ast
KKM I: M.Liotisas 24+5reb+1ast, N.Vitkauskas 16+6reb+3ast, T.Augustauskas 15+5reb+1ast, J.Sadauskas 11+9reb+2ast, O.Noreika 8+4reb+1ast, M.Gratkauskas 5+3reb
gschID: 1213164
Tornado KM – Zalgiris II 111-58
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kaunas: Tornado KM (#4) and Zalgiris II (#7). Tornado KM (13-5) smashed visiting Zalgiris II (10-10) by 53 points 111-58. The game without a history. Tornado KM led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Zalgiris II‘s 38 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game, while Zalgiris II only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Zalgiris II 49-18 including a 37-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tornado KM looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Zalgiris II‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Azuolas Hopenas (179-2007) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Egyptian Rami Malek (197-2008) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Tornado KM players scored in double figures. Guard Deimantas Jonikas (184-2007) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Justis Sinkevicius (188-2007) added 11 points in the effort for Zalgiris II. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tornado KM have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with SKM I. Zalgiris II at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Tornado KM is looking forward to face SKM I (#3) in Vilniaus in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zalgiris II will play on the road against Saule (#9) in Siauliai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tornado KM: R.Malek 19+9reb+2ast, T.Aliukonis 19+10reb, A.Hopenas 17+9reb+6ast, D.Jasiukaitis 17+1reb+2ast, A.Malek 15+8reb+3ast, R.Lukauskas 7+3reb+2ast
Zalgiris II: D.Jonikas 14+5reb+4ast, J.Sinkevicius 11+3reb+2ast, P.Simasius 10, K.Siriunaitis 9+3reb, V.Sidauga 9+2reb, D.Kirsys 3
gschID: 1213165
VKM – SKM I 88-76
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Vilniaus: VKM (#1) and SKM I (#3). VKM (17-3) won against visiting SKM I (13-5) 88-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of SKM I. The game without a history. VKM led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Point guard Jonas Skramtai (192-2007) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Armandas Bukelskis (195-2008) chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four VKM players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Matas Deniusas (200-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Karolis Eigminas (186-2007) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. VKM maintains first position with 17-3 record. SKM I at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Tornado KM. VKM will play against Marijampoles (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SKM I will play against Tornado KM (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
VKM: J.Skramtai 24+7reb+6ast, G.Kerys 18+6reb+2ast, A.Bukelskis 17+10reb+4ast, K.Snitka 11+1reb+5ast, V.Meskela 6+9reb+1ast, G.Mazeikis 4+4reb+1ast
SKM I: M.Deniusas 20+14reb+1ast, K.Eigminas 19+6reb+1ast, E.Sirgedas 12+6reb+5ast, E.Slabasevicius 7+7reb+3ast, E.Paulauskas 7+2reb+1ast, I.Razdaigora 4+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1213166
Perkunas – Panevezio 84-74
Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Perkunas (5-14) won against bottom-ranked Panevezio (1-19) in Kaunas 84-74 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 42-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Swingman Kajus Gerdziunas (198-2007) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Jokubas Vysniauskas (182-2007) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists by Arnas Liandzbergas (-2007) did not help to save the game for Panevezio. Deivydas Virkstis (-2007) added 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Perkunas maintains tenth position with 5-14 record. Panevezio lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Perkunas will meet at home SKM II (#11) in the next round. Panevezio will play against KKM I in Klaipeda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perkunas: K.Gerdziunas 22+18reb+6ast, E.Garnys 20+3reb+3ast, J.Vysniauskas 19+8reb+3ast, T.Brasevicius 12+12reb, K.Jakaitis 9+2reb+4ast, R.Kunigonis 2+2reb+1ast
Panevezio: R.Breive 20+5reb+1ast, A.Liandzbergas 19+20reb+4ast, D.Virkstis 18+8reb+1ast, L.Virkstis 11+2reb+3ast, A.Sagaitis 6+6reb+2ast, R.Skiotys 0
gschID: 1258804
