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Probably the most important accent of the match was the 18 triples, which were hit by Žalgiris (18/29, 62%), thus accumulating more than half of all his points on long shots, 54 of 102.
Patricio Garino, who continues his rehabilitation, and Agustín Rubitas and Karolis Lukošiūnas, who suffered minor injuries, have not yet helped the Verdiblancos in the duel with Utena’s team.
Utena’s “Juventus” started the match with four points in a row, and the “Žalgiris” players responded with a 11: 0 streak. Two triples were scored by Nigel Hayes, five points were scored by Steve Vasturia – 11: 4. Tomas Dimša made a long shot, but the opponents organized a good section and came close – 14:12. After two free throws, T. Dimša and Lukas Lekavičius noticed, Rokas Jokubaitis scored points in the penalty area, but the rivals also responded with their effective attacks and after the first half, Žalgiriai took the lead with the score 20:18.
Artūras Milaknis started the second half of the match with a long shot, Joffrey Lauvergne and Marekas Blaževičius hit the basket from time to time, and the opponents could not score more than three minutes into the half – 27:20. After a minute of rest, Marius Grigonis scored five points in a row and Žalgiris’s team gained a double-digit lead for the first time by 32:22. Thomas Walkup hit a quick attack, J. Lauvergne, N. Hayes and M. Grigonis scored points on free throws and Žalgiris’ dominance increased even further: 39:24. At the end of the half, M. Grigonis and Martin Geben each scored two points, and L. Lekavičius, who scored the triple from the corner, closed the half with two more points – 48:28.
In the third quarter, the people of Žalgiris started Th. Walkup and triples by M. Grigonis and goal shot by N. Hayes – 55:31 M. Grigonis scored two more points, S. Vasturia scored two triples and the teams have already awarded more than 30 points – 64:33. L. Lekavičius responded to the opponents’ six points with a precise long shot, later creating an opportunity to place M. Geben – 69:39. Paulius Jankūnas, the team captain, scored two long shots in a row later, L. Lekavičius and M. Gebenas again scored two points each. Kaunas, who showed impressive attack, led after 81 quarters with the score 81:48.
A. Milaknis started the fourth quarter with an accurate 3-pointer, M. Geben added a free kick and T. Dimša, who organized a strong foray, further increased “Žalgiris” lead – 87:53. A. Milaknis scored two long throws in a row, but Utena’s team also responded with their points – 93:64. Four straight points scored by Th. Walkup, and M. Grigonis scored the team’s 100th point from a long shot – 100: 66. Th. Walkup and the team earned their second win in the preparation cycle.
Žalgiris: Marius Grigonis 17 (3/5 triples), Lukas Lekavičius and Artūras Milaknis (4/7 triples) at 12, Thomas Walkup (7 res.) And Steve Vasturia (3/3 triples) at 11, Nigel Hayes 9 (2 / 3 triples), Paulius Jankūnas 8 (2/2 triples), Tomas Dimša and Martin Geben 7 each (8th section), Joffrey Lauvergne 4 (5th section), Marekas Blaževičius (5th section) and Rokas Jokubaitis 2 points each.
“Juventus”: Julius Jucikas 13 (8th rep.), Bryant Crawford 13 (3/14 pitches, 6 res.), Glen Rice Jr. and Marius Runkauskas 10 points each.
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