Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game between third ranked VKKM (14-7) and sixth ranked Zalgiris (12-9) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. VKKM was crushed by Zalgiris in Kaunas 102-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of VKKM. The game without a history. Zalgiris 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 VKKM‘s 50. Zalgiris had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Nedas Orlickas (180-2007) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Dominykas Urbonavicius (188-2007) helped adding 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Zalgiris’ coach Ramunas Juska felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Arnas Vaistaras (197-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Zalgiris have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-9 record. VKKM at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Vilniaus. Third ranked host SKM I (14-5) smashed 4th placed Tornado KM (14-6) 94-64. It was an exceptional evening for forward Matas Deniusas (200-2007, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Erikas Sirgedas accounted for 13 points and 8 assists. point guard Azuolas Hopenas (179-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists for Tornado KM in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SKM I moved-up to second place. Defending champion Tornado KM dropped to the third position with six games lost.
U18 League top team – VKM (18-3) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Marijampoles (9-13) in Vilniaus 109-82. The best player for the winners was Kornelijus Snitka who scored 29 points and 6 assists. Gabrielius Bubnys produced 25 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. VKM have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Loser Marijampoles keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: bottom-ranked Panevezio lost to KKM I on the opponent’s court 60-71. Tornado KM managed to outperform KKM I in a home game 100-89. SKM II recorded a loss to Perkunas on the road 79-76. Saule was defeated by Zalgiris II on its own court 73-85. Zalgiris smashed Panevezio in Kaunas 102-66.
KKM I – Panevezio 71-60
Very expected game in Klaipeda where 12th ranked Panevezio (1-21) was defeated by fifth ranked KKM I (13-8) 71-60 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by KKM I. Panevezio managed to win fourth quarter 19-7. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was Justas Sadauskas (-2007) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Matas Liotisas (183-2007) chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds. KKM I’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Rokas Breive (-2007) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and Arnas Augustinavicius (-2007) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Panevezio players scored in double figures. KKM I maintains fifth place with 13-8 record. Panevezio lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games.
Top scorers:
KKM I: J.Sadauskas 17+9reb+1ast, I.Lesciauskas 9+3reb, M.Liotisas 9+5reb+2ast, M.Gratkauskas 9+3reb+1ast, D.Agajev 8+4reb+3ast, O.Noreika 6+2reb
Panevezio: R.Breive 22+8reb, A.Augustinavicius 14+10reb, M.Daugirdas 12+5reb+3ast, D.Virkstis 10+10reb+3ast, M.Miciulis 2+5reb+3ast, E.Survila 0+15reb+1ast
gschID: 1213169
SKM I – Tornado KM 94-64
The game between Top Four teams took place in Vilniaus. Third ranked host SKM I (14-5) smashed 4th placed Tornado KM (14-6) 94-64. The game was mostly controlled by SKM I. Tornado KM was better in second period 21-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SKM I players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Matas Deniusas (200-2007, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Erikas Sirgedas (192-2007, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 13 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Point guard Azuolas Hopenas (179-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists and Egyptian center Amir Malek (205-2007) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Tornado KM in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SKM I moved-up to second place. Defending champion Tornado KM dropped to the third position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
SKM I: M.Deniusas 22+5reb+5ast, E.Slabasevicius 13+5reb+1ast, E.Sirgedas 13+4reb+8ast, I.Razdaigora 11+1reb+3ast, L.Nikolajevas 10+4reb, K.Eigminas 9+3reb+5ast
Tornado KM: A.Hopenas 20+1reb+10ast, A.Malek 16+5reb, D.Jasiukaitis 6+2reb, M.Mazeika 6+1reb+1ast, R.Malek 4+1reb, A.Vilkas 4+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1213167
Tornado KM – KKM I 100-89
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Tornado KM‘s (14-6) home victory over 5th ranked KKM I (13-8) 100-89 on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 11 points. Tornado KM outrebounded KKM I 47-28 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tornado KM looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Azuolas Hopenas (179-2007) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Arminas Vilkas (200-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds. Tornado KM’s coach Tomas Rakauskas used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Matas Liotisas (183-2007) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and Tadas Augustauskas (-2007) added 23 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser KKM I keeps the fifth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Tornado KM: A.Hopenas 29+8reb+6ast, A.Vilkas 19+21reb+1ast, D.Jasiukaitis 13+4reb+1ast, N.Linartas 11+2reb+3ast, T.Aliukonis 10+2reb+5ast, K.Ulanovas 8+1reb+3ast
KKM I: M.Liotisas 25+6reb+3ast, T.Augustauskas 23+1reb+8ast, D.Agajev 14+5reb+2ast, I.Lesciauskas 11+5reb+2ast, J.Sadauskas 11+4reb+1ast, J.Kazlauskas 2+4reb
gschID: 1213168
Zalgiris – VKKM 102-73
The game between third ranked VKKM (14-7) and sixth ranked Zalgiris (12-9) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. VKKM was crushed by Zalgiris in Kaunas 102-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of VKKM. The game without a history. Zalgiris 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 VKKM‘s 50. Zalgiris had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Nedas Orlickas (180-2007) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Dominykas Urbonavicius (188-2007) helped adding 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Zalgiris players scored in double figures. Zalgiris’ coach Ramunas Juska felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Arnas Vaistaras (197-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and guard Simas Sarakauskas (185-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Zalgiris have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-9 record. VKKM at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris: N.Orlickas 20+1reb+6ast, M.Bulanovas 18+6reb+2ast, K.Mikalauskas 18+1reb+2ast, M.Pazera 16+4reb+1ast, D.Urbonavicius 13+8reb+5ast, M.Siaulaitis 6+9reb+1ast
VKKM: A.Vaistaras 23+10reb+3ast, N.Vitosis 19+2reb+1ast, S.Sarakauskas 15+11reb+8ast, N.Cikunov 8+7reb+2ast, J.Svaras 6+4reb+2ast, N.Lipskas 2
gschID: 1213170
Perkunas – SKM II 79-76
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked SKM II‘s (4-17) road loss to tenth ranked Perkunas (6-14) 76-79 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 20-11 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Perkunas outrebounded SKM II 46-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was point guard Dominykas Grunkis (164-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Swingman Kajus Gerdziunas (198-2007) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Nojus Paulauskas (175-2007) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Mykolas Benetis (188-2007) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Four SKM II players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Perkunas maintains tenth place with 6-14 record. Loser SKM II keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Perkunas: D.Grunkis 21+11reb+8ast, M.Barzdaitis 13+6reb, J.Vysniauskas 10+2reb+1ast, K.Jakaitis 9+2reb+2ast, K.Gerdziunas 9+8reb+5ast, E.Garnys 5+3reb+2ast
SKM II: N.Paulauskas 20+6reb+4ast, J.Janulevicius 17+5reb+2ast, M.Kucinskas 10+1reb+3ast, M.Benetis 10+8reb+7ast, R.Naujokas 9+6reb+6ast, M.Stryla 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1213171
Saule – Zalgiris II 73-85
Everything went according to plan in Siauliai where seventh ranked Zalgiris II (11-10) beat 9th ranked Saule (8-11) 85-73 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Zalgiris II. Saule managed to win second period 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Zalgiris II had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Deimantas Jonikas (184-2007) who scored 27 points. Dovydas Kriaunaitis (-2008) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Zalgiris II players scored in double figures. Guard Salvijus Lauzadis (187-2007) produced 19 points and Erik Novikov (-2007) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Saule’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Zalgiris II maintains seventh place with 11-10 record. Saule lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris II: D.Jonikas 27+3reb+2ast, V.Sidauga 14+4reb+1ast, J.Sinkevicius 13+6reb+3ast, D.Kriaunaitis 12+12reb+2ast, M.Vansevicius 6+2reb+2ast, J.Sablinskas 5+9reb+5ast
Saule: S.Lauzadis 19+4reb, E.Novikov 12+5reb+5ast, A.Trofimov 12+7reb, D.Masiulis 8+8reb, G.Dembinskis 7+8reb+1ast, L.Jasaitis 6+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1213172
Panevezio – Zalgiris 66-102
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Panevezio (1-21) was outplayed at home by sixth ranked Zalgiris (12-9) 102-66 on Thursday. The game without a history. Zalgiris led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. Zalgiris looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Dominykas Urbonavicius (188-2007) who scored 31 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Guard Nedas Orlickas (180-2007) chipped in 25 points. Coach Ramunas Juska‘s team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Arnas Liandzbergas (-2007) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds and Laurynas Virkstis (-2007) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Zalgiris have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-9 record. Panevezio lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris: D.Urbonavicius 31+4reb+2ast, N.Orlickas 25+4reb+3ast, M.Pazera 8+2reb+6ast, K.Mikalauskas 7+1reb+5ast, U.Jakubauskas 7+1reb+2ast, P.Aleksiunas 6+5reb
Panevezio: A.Liandzbergas 28+8reb+2ast, D.Virkstis 12+1reb+2ast, L.Virkstis 11+8reb+2ast, S.Rascius 7+8reb+2ast, M.Miciulis 5+2reb+1ast, E.Survila 3+3reb
gschID: 1259493
VKM – Marijampoles 109-82
U18 League top team – VKM (18-3) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Marijampoles (9-13) in Vilniaus 109-82. The game without a history. VKM led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. VKM forced 24 Marijampoles turnovers. Strangely Marijampoles outrebounded VKM 43-26 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when VKM made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Kornelijus Snitka (188-2008) who scored 29 points and 6 assists. Guard Gabrielius Mazeikis (186-2007) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Power forward Gabrielius Bubnys (199-2007) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and guard Augustas Juozaitis (190-2007) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. VKM have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Loser Marijampoles keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
VKM: K.Snitka 29+6ast, G.Mazeikis 18+2reb+4ast, A.Bukelskis 15+6reb+2ast, J.Okunevicius 14+4ast, S.Jankauskas 9+2reb+1ast, G.Vingrys 7+9reb+2ast
Marijampoles: G.Bubnys 25+8reb+2ast, L.Juodenas 15+4reb+2ast, A.Juozaitis 13+7reb+6ast, J.Grigas 10+8reb+2ast, P.Rutkauskas 8+2reb+1ast, E.Galeckas 5+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1213173
