Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise took place in Palanga where host Palanga (11-12) beat league’s leader Telsiai (18-5) 71-66 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Telsiai. They outrebounded Telsiai 45-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by Telsiai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard DJ Hanes (185-95, college: Nebraska Chr., agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Center Laurynas Mikalauskas (203-85, college: Virginia) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Palanga’s coach Povilas Sakinis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Mindaugas Norkus (201-85) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Palanga maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Telsiai at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Gargzdu. They were replaced at the leadership position by Suduva-Mantinga. Telsiai will play next round against Vilkaviskis trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Palanga will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Suduva-Mantinga in Marijampole.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gargzdu (18-5) against fifth ranked Vilkaviskis (12-11) on Thursday night. Visiting Gargzdu was crushed by Vilkaviskis in Vilkaviskis 98-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gargzdu. Rokas Stankevicius (202-95, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Grant Lozoya contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Vilkaviskis’ coach Karolis Abramavicius felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Mindaugas Stasys (179-86) answered with 12 points and 7 assists for Gargzdu. Vilkaviskis maintains fifth place with 12-11 record, which they share with LSU-Atletas and Vytis. Gargzdu at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Telsiai. Vilkaviskis will play against league’s second-placed Telsiai in Telsiu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gargzdu will play at home against Vilnius and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game was played in Kaunas where Silute (#8) won against host Zalgiris II (#4) 73-67 on Thursday evening. It was a great evening for Valdas Vasylius who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Dominykas Stenionis responded with 16 points and 4 assists. Zalgiris II’s coach Vytautas Pliauga rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Silute have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain eighth place with 11-11 record. Zalgiris II lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Silute will meet at home Mazeikiai (#10) in the next round. Zalgiris II will play against Kretinga (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Delikatesas was crushed by Vytis in Sakiai 131-86. Vilnius was beaten by LSU-Atletas at home 81-87. Suduva-Mantinga won against Mazeikiai on the opponent’s court 69-56. Bottom-ranked Neptunas-Akv. unfortunately lost to Kretinga in a home game 65-83. Vytis managed to beat Vilkaviskis on the road 76-69. Kretinga defeated LSU-Atletas on its own court 74-68. Telsiai beat Vilnius in Telsiu 90-73. Vilkaviskis lost to Suduva-Mantinga at home 96-113.
The best stats of 23th round was 30 points and 9 rebounds by Sarunas Beniusis of Suduva-Mantinga.
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Vytis – Delikatesas 131-86
There was no surprise in Sakiai where 13th ranked Delikatesas (5-17) was crushed by seventh ranked Vytis (12-11) 131-86 on Thursday. Vytis forced 19 Delikatesas turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. Vytis looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Delikatesas’ players. It was a great evening for Gabrielius Celka (198-1) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Augustinas Mikstas (203-1) helped adding 28 points and 8 rebounds. Five Vytis players scored in double figures. American Donnell Cegers (197-93, college: NMU) responded with 38 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Zilvinas Petraitis (194-88) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Delikatesas’ coach Andrius Banys gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Vytis have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with LSU-Atletas and Vilkaviskis. Delikatesas lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Vytis will meet LSU-Atletas (#6) in the next round. Delikatesas will play against Neptunas-Akv. (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Delikatesas: D.Cegers 38+9reb+4ast, Z.Petraitis 15+5reb+1ast, D.Rackley 12+7reb+2ast, I.Dauksys 9+2reb+1ast, R.Arunas 8+3reb+2ast, J.Vieversys 2+4reb+2ast
Vytis: M.Augustinas 28+8reb+1ast, C.Gabrielius 22+11reb+7ast, K.Kokoska 17+3reb+2ast, S.Kriauciunas 15+3reb+5ast, M.Uzupis 14+8reb+5ast, A.Pukelis 13+3reb+2ast
gschID: 920800
Vilnius – LSU-Atletas 81-87
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked LSU-Atletas (12-11) defeated on the road 12th ranked Vilnius (5-14) 87-81 on Thursday. It was a great evening for point guard Karolis Babkauskas (185-91, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Egidijus Dimsa (205-85) helped adding 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four LSU-Atletas players scored in double figures. Guard Arnas Adomavicius (191-0, college: UNCG) responded with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Adas Simonis (192-1) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. LSU-Atletas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vytis and Vilkaviskis. Vilnius lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. LSU-Atletas will meet at home Vytis (#7) in the next round. Vilnius will play against Gargzdu (#3) in Gargzdai and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vilnius: A.Adomavicius 29+7reb+6ast, A.Simonis 13+4reb+2ast, K.Augustinas 10+3reb+2ast, J.Rokas 8+7reb, B.Nojus 8+4reb+1ast, R.Jokubas 6+2reb+2ast
LSU-Atletas: G.Sirutavicius 23+2reb+1ast, K.Babkauskas 21+7reb+6ast, E.Dimsa 20+6reb+4ast, M.Linkevicius 10+7reb+1ast, R.Alijevas 6+3reb+2ast, A.Kavaliauskas 4+6reb+5ast
gschID: 920801
Vilkaviskis – Gargzdu 98-71
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gargzdu (18-5) against fifth ranked Vilkaviskis (12-11) on Thursday night. Visiting Gargzdu was crushed by Vilkaviskis in Vilkaviskis 98-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gargzdu. Vilkaviskis dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Gargzdu’s 36. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Rokas Stankevicius (202-95, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. American guard Grant Lozoya (190-95, college: Pitt St.) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Vilkaviskis’ coach Karolis Abramavicius felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Mindaugas Stasys (179-86) answered with 12 points and 7 assists and center Simas Galdikas (203-87) added 15 points in the effort for Gargzdu. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vilkaviskis maintains fifth place with 12-11 record, which they share with LSU-Atletas and Vytis. Gargzdu at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Telsiai. Vilkaviskis will play against league’s second-placed Telsiai in Telsiu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gargzdu will play at home against Vilnius and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gargzdu: B.Ilevicius 16+3ast, S.Galdikas 15+4reb+1ast, M.Stasys 12+3reb+7ast, M.Ruikis 11+6reb+3ast, E.Bruzas 9+5reb+2ast, A.Kacinas 6+3reb
Vilkaviskis: R.Stankevicius 22+2reb+2ast, N.Ernestas 17+5reb+1ast, G.Lozoya 13+4reb+6ast, A.Venckus 12+2reb+4ast, S.Valunta 9+2reb+4ast, K.Augustinas 8+5reb+1ast
gschID: 920802
Mazeikiai – Suduva-Mantinga 56-69
Very expected game when 10th ranked Mazeikiai (8-14) was defeated at home by third ranked Suduva-Mantinga (18-3) 69-56 on Thursday. Suduva-Mantinga forced 19 Mazeikiai turnovers and outrebounded them 43-28 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international center Sarunas Beniusis (206-93, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Ignas Labutis (199-94) helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Mindaugas Motuzas (202-96) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and French forward Moussa Mayaki (200-99) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Mazeikiai’s coach Mindaugas Janiska rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Suduva-Mantinga have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Mazeikiai lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 14 games lost. Suduva-Mantinga will meet at home Palanga (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazeikiai will play against Silute and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazeikiai: M.Motuzas 13+5reb+1ast, K.Babusis 11+3reb+1ast, M.Moussa 10+7reb+1ast, J.Davis 9+4reb+2ast, R.Subotkevic 7+3reb+2ast, V.Vilius 4+1ast
Suduva-Mantinga: S.Beniusis 20+13reb, I.Labutis 11+7reb+3ast, E.Jezukevicius 10+3reb, A.Kieza 7+2reb+3ast, E.Dziaugys 5+6reb, Z.Simonis 5+5reb
gschID: 920803
Zalgiris II – Silute 67-73
An interesting game was played in Kaunas where Silute (#8) won against host Zalgiris II (#4) 73-67 on Thursday evening. Silute forced 19 Zalgiris II turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Valdas Vasylius (202-83, college: ODU) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Mykolas Dieninis (197-97) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Dominykas Stenionis (178-2) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and center Motiejus Krivas (213-4) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Zalgiris II’s coach Vytautas Pliauga rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Silute have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain eighth place with 11-11 record. Zalgiris II lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Silute will meet at home Mazeikiai (#10) in the next round. Zalgiris II will play against Kretinga (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris II: S.Dominykas 16+2reb+4ast, K.Motiejus 10+7reb+1ast, B.Dovydas 10+3reb+3ast, S.Titas 7+2reb+4ast, R.Mantas 6+1reb, R.Matas 6+3reb
Silute: V.Vasylius 17+5reb+6ast, M.Dieninis 13+8reb+1ast, I.Sylla 10+8reb, A.Gaidys 9+3reb+6ast, L.Lekavicius 8+3reb+7ast, D.Anuzis 6+1reb
gschID: 920804
Neptunas-Akv. – Kretinga 65-83
Rather predictable result in Klaipeda where eleventh ranked Kretinga (8-15) beat bottom-ranked Neptunas-Akv. (4-18) 83-65 on Thursday. Kretinga looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for center Rytis Zabita (200-94) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Aidas Viskontas (184-86) helped adding 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Kretinga players scored in double figures. Center Oskaras Pleikys (202-1, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Lukas Kreismontas (197-1) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Neptunas-Akv.’s coach Simonas Serapinas tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Kretinga maintains eleventh place with 8-15 record. Neptunas-Akv. lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. Kretinga will meet at home higher ranked Zalgiris II (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Neptunas-Akv. will play against Delikatesas (#13) in Joniskis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Neptunas-Akv.: P.Oskaras 17+10reb+1ast, L.Kreismontas 12+6reb+4ast, L.Gediminas 9+5reb+8ast, K.Kristupas 8, M.Gabrielius 5+6reb, B.Zygimantas 4+4reb
Kretinga: A.Viskontas 18+5reb+4ast, E.Zilius 18+6reb, R.Zabita 12+14reb+3ast, M.Mintautas 10+3reb+1ast, E.Preibys 7+4reb+2ast, S.Mitchell 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 920805
Palanga – Telsiai 71-66
The biggest surprise took place in Palanga where host Palanga (11-12) beat league’s leader Telsiai (18-5) 71-66 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Telsiai. They outrebounded Telsiai 45-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by Telsiai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard DJ Hanes (185-95, college: Nebraska Chr., agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Center Laurynas Mikalauskas (203-85, college: Virginia) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Palanga’s coach Povilas Sakinis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Mindaugas Norkus (201-85) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Ignas Razutis (185-87) added 7 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Palanga maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Telsiai at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Gargzdu. They were replaced at the leadership position by Suduva-Mantinga. Telsiai will play next round against Vilkaviskis trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Palanga will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Suduva-Mantinga in Marijampole.
Top scorers:
Telsiai: M.Norkus 13+6reb, L.Kaveckis 10+2reb+2ast, D.Rasys 9+3reb+2ast, I.Razutis 7+4reb+4ast, E.Stanionis 7+4reb+3ast, V.Pocius 6+3reb+1ast
Palanga: D.Hanes 20+2reb+6ast, T.Kararinas 14+2reb+2ast, L.Mikalauskas 11+11reb, S.Karolis 9+7reb+1ast, H.Kumpys 8+8reb+6ast, J.Rokas 6+7reb+1ast
gschID: 920806
Vilkaviskis – Vytis 69-76
There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Vilkaviskis (12-11) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Vytis (12-11) 76-69 on Tuesday. Vytis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Marijus Uzupis (197-93) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Paulius Semaska (185-93) helped adding 13 points and 4 assists. Vytis’ coach Erikas Kuciauskas allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Sarunas Valunta (190-0) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and Nedas Kancleris (208-0) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Vytis have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with LSU-Atletas and Vilkaviskis. Vytis will meet LSU-Atletas (#6) in the next round. Vilkaviskis will play against the league’s second-placed Telsiai in Telsiu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vilkaviskis: S.Valunta 17+4reb+6ast, N.Kancleris 16+7reb+1ast, A.Venckus 13+7reb+4ast, T.Tamosiunas 6+3reb+1ast, M.Serksnas 5+4reb, R.Stankevicius 4+3reb+2ast
Vytis: S.Kriauciunas 14+2reb+1ast, P.Semaska 13+2reb+4ast, K.Kokoska 12+4reb+1ast, A.Pukelis 8+7reb+1ast, M.Augustinas 7+4reb+2ast, M.Uzupis 7+7reb+6ast
gschID: 956767
Kretinga – LSU-Atletas 74-68
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Kretinga (8-15) won against at home higher ranked LSU-Atletas (12-11) 74-68 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for Eimantas Zilius (201-99) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Rytis Zabita (200-94) helped adding 10 points and 7 rebounds. Kretinga’s coach Arimantas Mikalocius allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Ignas Juskevicius (201-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Karolis Babkauskas (185-91, agency: BIG) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five LSU-Atletas players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Kretinga maintains eleventh place with 8-15 record. LSU-Atletas lost fourth consecutive game. LSU-Atletas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Vytis and Vilkaviskis. Kretinga will meet at home higher ranked Zalgiris II (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. LSU-Atletas will play against Vytis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
LSU-Atletas: B.Dominykas 15+1reb+2ast, R.Alijevas 13+1reb+4ast, I.Juskevicius 13+13reb+3ast, A.Kavaliauskas 12+1reb+3ast, K.Babkauskas 10+5reb+4ast, K.Tomas 3+1ast
Kretinga: E.Preibys 14+4reb, R.Zabita 10+7reb+2ast, H.Saprykinas 9+3reb, E.Zilius 9+10reb+4ast, R.Simkevicius 9+3reb+3ast, A.Viskontas 7+3reb+5ast
gschID: 956768
Vilnius – Telsiai 73-90
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Vilnius (5-14) was defeated at home by first ranked Telsiai (18-5) 90-73 on Wednesday. Telsiai forced 22 Vilnius turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Deividas Rasys (192-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Laurynas Kaveckis (190-90) helped adding 19 points. Guard Gytis Valickas (197-3) responded with 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Jokubas Rubinas (187-2) scored 13 points and 6 assists. Vilnius’ coach Edvinas Justas tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Telsiai have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Despite that victory Telsiai went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Gargzdu. Vilnius lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Telsiai will meet at home Vilkaviskis (#5) in the next round. Vilnius will play against Gargzdu (#3) in Gargzdai and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vilnius: V.Gytis 19+1reb, R.Jokubas 13+6ast, K.Andreas 9+4reb+1ast, M.Matas 6+4reb+2ast, K.Augustinas 6+5reb+1ast, J.Rokas 5+1reb
Telsiai: D.Rasys 21+4reb+3ast, L.Kaveckis 19+3reb+3ast, I.Razutis 12+2reb+6ast, M.Zukauskas 10+1reb+1ast, M.Norkus 8+4reb+2ast, V.Pocius 8+4reb+1ast
gschID: 956769
Vilkaviskis – Suduva-Mantinga 96-113
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Suduva-Mantinga (18-3) defeated on the road 5th ranked Vilkaviskis (12-11) 113-96 on Thursday. Suduva-Mantinga dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Vilkaviskis’ 32. They outrebounded Vilkaviskis 41-19 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Suduva-Mantinga looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Sarunas Beniusis (206-93, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 9 rebounds (on 13-of-14 shooting from the field). Point guard Aurimas Urbonas (198-93) helped adding 10 points, 6 rebounds and 15 assists. Point guard Sarunas Valunta (190-0) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Mantas Serksnas (200-96) scored 19 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Suduva-Mantinga have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Vilkaviskis keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with LSU-Atletas and Vytis. Suduva-Mantinga will meet at home Palanga (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vilkaviskis will play against the league’s second-placed Telsiai (#2) in Telsiu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vilkaviskis: S.Valunta 22+5reb+8ast, M.Serksnas 19+2reb+2ast, A.Venckus 15+2reb+3ast, N.Ernestas 13+3reb+2ast, R.Stankevicius 12+4reb+5ast, T.Tamosiunas 6+2reb
Suduva-Mantinga: S.Beniusis 30+9reb+2ast, Z.Simonis 19+8reb+4ast, I.Labutis 18+8reb+4ast, E.Dziaugys 17+2reb+2ast, L.Aukstikalnis 17+2reb+5ast, A.Urbonas 10+6reb+15ast
gschID: 956770
