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On this duel, the individuals of Kaunas began extraordinarily fiercely – they powerfully dominated for 4 minutes. was forward 12-4. To not point out: lower than 3 minutes left to combat. the hosts gained a double-digit benefit 19:6. Though the individuals from Vilnius managed to scale back the distinction to fifteen:23, the primary half ended with the end result 25:15.
Within the second half, Edmund Sumner continued to rage within the Kaunas membership, who had scored 13 factors and after his efforts in 2 minutes. Kaunas already led 30:16. After Kevarrius Hayes’ factors, the hole elevated to 32:16.
In the midst of the quarter, Kaunas continued to have a strong lead of 38:21, however on the finish of the quarter, “Rytas” diminished the distinction and went to relaxation with a deficit of 11 factors – 36:47.
Within the third quarter, the distinction grew to fifteen factors and fell to 10, and Zalgiris led 60:48 on the midway level of the quarter.
3 minutes left Marcus Foster made a three-pointer and diminished the Kaunas’ result in a single-digit distinction, 62:53.
Earlier than the allowed quarter, “Žalgiris” had a 10-point lead within the first quarter – 65:55.
2 minutes after Martyns Echod’s layup, the distinction decreased to 61:69, after Justin Gorham’s penalties – 63:69. However then Edgar Ulanovas scored a three-pointer with a penalty and calmed the passions – 73:63.
After this second, the nerves of the Vilnius individuals fell, the staff obtained a number of offensive fouls, Margiris Normantas was given a technical foul, and the Kaunas staff led 77:63.
Throughout the remaining time, Kaunas had a 9-13 level benefit, and earlier than the final minute was forward 87:77.
Within the final minute, the individuals of Vilnius diminished the deficit to 7 factors – 81:88, however didn’t create extra intrigue.
“Žalgiris”: Edmondas Sumneris 22 (3/7 three-pointers, 3 errors), Lukas Lekavičius 19 (3/3 three-pointers, 4 assists), Edgaras Ulanovas 14 (0/4 two-pointers, 5 rebounds), Laurynas Birutis 9 (5 rebounds), Dovydas Giedraitis 8, Kevarrius Hayes 7 (3/3 doubles).
“Morning”: Marcus Foster 25 (6/9 three-pointers, 4 rebounds), Martyn Echod 15 (7 rebounds, 3 errors, 5/6 doubles), Justin Gorham 12 (6 rebounds), Margiris Normantas 11 (1/5 three-pointers), Gytis Radzevičius 10 (1/3 three-pointers), RJ Coleas 5 (6 assists, 0/3 three-pointers).
On this sequence, the Vilnius staff received each sequence victories after additional time: within the first match in Kaunas, they received 89:88, and in Vilnius after 45 minutes. battles – 104:94.
“Žalgiris” was the LKL champion 27 occasions, and “Rytas” or “Lietuvos rytas” – 6 occasions.
Throughout the LKL leaders’ match main as much as the ultimate sequence, the basketball gamers of Kaunas “Žalgiris” put weightier arguments on the scales. Within the common season, Kaunas beat Vilnius “Ryta” all thrice.
The fourth match of the sequence will happen in Vilnius on June 12 (Wednesday).
And if a fifth match is required, the LKL champions will probably be decided on June 14 (Friday) on the “Žalgiris” area.
“Žalgiris” basketball gamers suffered 4 defeats on the way in which to the finals within the LKL championships. Kaunas misplaced twice to Vilnius “Wolves” and Klaipėda “Neptun”, however didn’t lose to “Ryta” as soon as.
“Ryto” basketball gamers, with out this ultimate, defeated “Žalgiris” on June 8, 2023 at residence through the fourth match of the LKL ultimate of the earlier season.
After that, “Žalgiris” received the decisive fifth match of final season’s ultimate and beat Vilnius all thrice within the 2023-2024 LKL championship common season.
This season, the Kaunas staff received two of the three victories convincingly. Within the first spherical in Vilnius (November 5), the Žalgiris staff received 81:67, within the third spherical in Kaunas (April 14), the house staff received by the identical 14-point distinction, 92:78.
The match of the second spherical, which the LKL leaders performed on March 10 in Kaunas, was probably the most equal and protracted. Though “Rytas” entered the sphere with out RJ Cole, Margiris Normantas and Gytis Masiulis (Žalgiris performed with out Kevarrius Hayes), the losses didn’t cease them from difficult the Kaunas staff and “Žalgiris” received solely 97:94.
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