The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Telsiai as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Telsiai defeated 12th ranked Palanga at home 86-72. Telsiai forced 20 Palanga turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Palanga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Tomas Rimsa (208-1996) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Laurynas Kaveckis (190-1990) chipped in 12 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Zac Owens (180-1998, college: Bethel, IN) responded with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Palanga’s coach Povilas Sakinis rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Telsiai have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Palanga lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Palanga will play next round against Vilkaviskis trying to get back on the winning streak. Telsiai will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Delikatesas in Joniskis.
The game in Silute supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Suduva-Mantinga (16-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Silute (11-11). Suduva-Mantinga smashed Silute 80-59. Aurelijus Pukelis (205-1994) notched 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Evaldas Dziaugys supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Even 12 points by point guard Arminas Bergaudas (195-2001) did not help to save the game for Silute. Silute’s coach Simonas Serapinas gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Suduva-Mantinga have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Telsiai. Silute at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. Suduva-Mantinga will play against Vytis (#4) in Sakiai in the next round. Silute will play at home against Kretinga and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Kretinga between Atletas and Kretinga. Ninth ranked Atletas (9-12) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Kretinga (8-13). Atletas managed to escape with a 1-point win 78-77 on Saturday evening. Tomas Balciunas fired a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Atletas’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Martynas Mazeika produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Atletas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Stekas. Loser Kretinga dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Atletas will meet Stekas (#7) in the next round. Kretinga will play against Silute and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Delikatesas won against Neptunas-Akv. on the opponent’s court 87-83. Vytis unfortunately lost to Mazeikiai in a home game 84-89. Silute was rolled over Suduva-Mantinga on the road 78-99. Zalgiris II defeated Stekas on its own court 74-68. Delikatesas was beaten by Vytis in Sakiai 85-73. Atletas won against Rytas 2 at home 95-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points by Gytis Sirutavicius of Atletas.
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Neptunas-Akv. – Delikatesas 83-87
Very expected game in Klaipeda where 14th ranked Neptunas-Akv. (3-17) was defeated by seventh ranked Delikatesas (9-13) 87-83 on Saturday. Delikatesas made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Center Povilas Gaidys (206-1991, college: Southeastern) fired a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) for the winners. Sarunas Kulevicius (193-1989) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Rytis Sakaitis (193-2004) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Kristupas Keinys (202-2004) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Neptunas-Akv. players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Delikatesas went down to ninth position due to points difference. Loser Neptunas-Akv. stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Delikatesas will meet at home league’s leader Telsiai in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Neptunas-Akv. will play against the league’s second-placed Zalgiris II (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Delikatesas: P.Gaidys 36+12reb+3ast, S.Kulevicius 18+9reb+7ast, B.Corey 16+2reb+1ast, D.Rackley 8+3reb+5ast, V.Vilius 7+2reb, F.Salsamendi 2+5reb+8ast
Neptunas-Akv.: S.Rytis 18+5reb+7ast, K.Kristupas 17+9reb+2ast, M.Gabrielius 15+7reb+2ast, J.Paukste 10+5reb+1ast, L.Kristupas 10+2reb+2ast, K.Arnas 9+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1020545
Kretinga – Atletas 77-78
A very close game took place in Kretinga between Atletas and Kretinga. Ninth ranked Atletas (9-12) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Kretinga (8-13). Atletas managed to escape with a 1-point win 78-77 on Saturday evening. Atletas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Tomas Balciunas (204-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Tautvydas Baltrusaitis (204-2003) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Atletas’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Martynas Mazeika (193-1985, agency: Interperformances) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Edgaras Danys (186-2000) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Atletas and four Kretinga players scored in double figures. Atletas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Stekas. Loser Kretinga dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Atletas will meet Stekas (#7) in the next round. Kretinga will play against Silute and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Atletas: B.Tautvydas 13+7reb+2ast, M.Kuprijanovas 13+6reb+2ast, G.Sirutavicius 12+2ast, T.Balciunas 11+12reb+4ast, K.Babkauskas 11+1reb+5ast, D.Sabeckis 10+2reb+6ast
Kretinga: E.Danys 14+2reb+6ast, M.Mazeika 14+5reb+4ast, O.Misyats 13+4reb, M.Zukauskas 10+6reb+3ast, M.Jurkaitis 9+5reb+1ast, R.Nacius 8+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1020546
Vytis – Mazeikiai 84-89
There was a small surprise in Sakiai where sixth ranked Mazeikiai (11-10) defeated one of their biggest challengers Vytis (13-7) 89-84 on Saturday. The former international swingman Arturas Jomantas (200-1985) fired 16 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Point guard Sarunas Valunta (192-2000) chipped in 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Augustinas Mikstas (203-2001) produced 29 points and 6 rebounds and Eimantas Zilius (201-1999) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mazeikiai moved-up to fifth place. Loser Vytis keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Mazeikiai will meet at home Rytas 2 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vytis will play against Suduva-Mantinga (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazeikiai: S.Valunta 19+1reb, A.Jomantas 16+8reb+6ast, G.Mulevicius 13+3reb, S.Jasaitis 13+6reb+1ast, E.Sinadinovic 9, R.Jokubas 7+2reb+4ast
Vytis: M.Augustinas 29+6reb+1ast, E.Zilius 20+7reb, J.Titas 10+1reb+3ast, E.Jonkus 10+2reb+6ast, S.Vingelis 6+1reb+1ast, R.Maciulis 3
gschID: 1020547
Suduva-Mantinga – Silute 99-78
Not a big story in a game in Marijampole where 5th ranked Silute (11-11) was rolled over by third ranked Suduva-Mantinga (16-3) 99-78 on Saturday. Evaldas Dziaugys (196-1996) fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Tautvydas Kliucinykas (190-1995) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. Ukrainian Yevgen Balaban (203-1996, agency: BIG) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Josh Alexander (202-2000, college: American) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Suduva-Mantinga and four Silute players scored in double figures. Suduva-Mantinga have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Telsiai. Loser Silute dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. Suduva-Mantinga will meet Vytis (#4) in the next round. Silute will play against Kretinga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Suduva-Mantinga: E.Dziaugys 22+9reb+1ast, A.Pukelis 18+6reb+1ast, T.Kliucinykas 18+2reb+8ast, M.Uzupis 12+9reb+1ast, Z.Simonis 10+3reb+5ast, M.Augustas 9
Silute: Y.Balaban 23+5reb+2ast, J.Warren 11+3reb+3ast, J.Alexander 11+8reb+1ast, J.Liesis 10+3reb+3ast, T.Eduardas 9+3reb, S.Karolis 6+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1020548
Telsiai – Palanga 86-72
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Telsiai as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Telsiai defeated 12th ranked Palanga at home 86-72. Telsiai forced 20 Palanga turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Palanga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Tomas Rimsa (208-1996) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Laurynas Kaveckis (190-1990) chipped in 12 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Zac Owens (180-1998, college: Bethel, IN) responded with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import power forward Justin Young (202-1998, college: CPP) scored 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Palanga’s coach Povilas Sakinis rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Telsiai have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Palanga lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Palanga will play next round against Vilkaviskis trying to get back on the winning streak. Telsiai will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Delikatesas in Joniskis.
Top scorers:
Telsiai: T.Rimsa 12+5reb+3ast, L.Kaveckis 12+3reb+2ast, E.Bruzas 3+1reb+1ast, L.Titas 0, L.Benas 0, A.Arijus 0
Palanga: Z.Owens 26+9reb+4ast, D.Sokolenko 9+1reb, B.Tadas 8+2reb, J.Young 6+6reb+5ast, T.Kararinas 6+1ast, L.Mantas 5+1ast
gschID: 1020549
Zalgiris II – Stekas 74-68
Everything went according to plan in Kaunas where second ranked Zalgiris II (18-2) beat 7th ranked Stekas (9-12) 74-68 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Zalgiris II outrebounded Stekas 37-23 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Motiejus Krivas (214-2004) fired 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Gytis Nemeiksa (201-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Zalgiris II players scored in double figures. Justas Sinica (203-1985) produced 17 points and Gediminas Povilauskas (195-1992) added 12 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zalgiris II maintains second position with 18-2 record behind leader Telsiai. Stekas lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Atletas. Zalgiris II will meet at home bottom-ranked Neptunas-Akv. (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Stekas will play against Atletas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris II: K.Motiejus 18+6reb+1ast, K.Kajus 12+6ast, B.Dovydas 12+1reb+1ast, N.Gytis 10+11reb+2ast, B.Dominykas 8+4reb+1ast, M.Nedas 5+4reb+2ast
Stekas: J.Sinica 17+2reb, G.Povilauskas 12+4reb+2ast, P.Semaska 11+2reb+5ast, K.Brusokas 8+3reb+3ast, J.Sukelis 6, A.Suliauskas 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1020550
Vytis – Delikatesas 85-73
There was no surprise in Sakiai where 7th ranked Delikatesas (9-13) was defeated by fourth ranked Vytis (13-7) 85-73 on Tuesday. Karolis Kokoska (196-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Titas Janusevicius (188-2001) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Vytis’ coach Erikas Kuciauskas allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Brazilian swingman Fernando Salsamendi (194-1996, college: Ave Maria) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and center Povilas Gaidys (206-1991, college: Southeastern) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vytis maintains fourth position with 13-7 record. Loser Delikatesas dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. Vytis will meet at home higher ranked Suduva-Mantinga (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Delikatesas will play against the league’s leader Telsiai (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vytis: K.Kokoska 14+10reb+2ast, M.Augustinas 13+6reb+1ast, J.Titas 12+4reb+6ast, E.Jermolajevas 12+3reb+1ast, E.Jonkus 9+1reb+2ast, R.Maciulis 6+4reb+1ast
Delikatesas: F.Salsamendi 18+11reb+1ast, B.Corey 15+9reb+1ast, P.Gaidys 15+12reb+1ast, D.Rackley 11+6reb+5ast, V.Akucka 6+1reb, S.Kulevicius 6+1reb
gschID: 1020552
Silute – Suduva-Mantinga 59-80
The game in Silute supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Suduva-Mantinga (16-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Silute (11-11). Suduva-Mantinga smashed Silute 80-59. Suduva-Mantinga players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Aurelijus Pukelis (205-1994) notched 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Evaldas Dziaugys (196-1996) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Even 12 points by point guard Arminas Bergaudas (195-2001) did not help to save the game for Silute. Forward Eduardas Targonskis (201-2004) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Silute’s coach Simonas Serapinas gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Suduva-Mantinga have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Telsiai. Silute at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. Suduva-Mantinga will play against Vytis (#4) in Sakiai in the next round. Silute will play at home against Kretinga and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Suduva-Mantinga: A.Pukelis 23+7reb+3ast, E.Dziaugys 19+9reb, P.Beliavicius 18+4reb+5ast, J.Nausedas 8+3reb, M.Uzupis 5+4reb+2ast, Z.Simonis 5+6reb+2ast
Silute: T.Eduardas 12+5reb, A.Bergaudas 12+4reb+1ast, D.Anuzis 9+3reb+4ast, J.Alexander 8+2reb+1ast, Y.Balaban 6+4reb+1ast, J.Liesis 5+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1055070
Atletas – Rytas 2 95-83
No shocking result in a game in Kaunas where ninth ranked Atletas (9-12) won against 13th ranked Rytas 2 (5-15) 95-83 on Tuesday. Atletas shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Gytis Sirutavicius (195-1983) fired 31 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Tautvydas Baltrusaitis (204-2003) chipped in 23 points. Gediminas Alisas (196-2004) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and guard Arnas Adomavicius (191-2000, college: UNCG) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Atletas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Stekas. Rytas 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Atletas will meet Stekas (#7) in the next round. Rytas 2 will play against Mazeikiai (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Atletas: G.Sirutavicius 31+3reb+1ast, B.Tautvydas 23+3reb+2ast, T.Balciunas 14+8reb+1ast, K.Tomas 9+3reb+6ast, R.Adomas 8+3reb+1ast, M.Kuprijanovas 5+9reb+5ast
Rytas 2: A.Gediminas 20+8reb+1ast, A.Simonis 18+4reb+5ast, A.Adomavicius 16+8reb+5ast, K.Laurynas 9+6reb+2ast, B.Modestas 8+6reb+4ast, N.Matas 5
gschID: 1055071
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