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As predicted by the defensive nature of the match, the fight played out on every inch of the field, with plenty of physical contact. This was also reflected in the episode where Marius Grigonis had his cheek pierced.
In the first half, the hosts managed to break 12:17 after two three points in a row, but Žalgiris’ team, inspired by the energy of Rokas Jokubaitis, tied the match in the second half and the score was 36:36 at the half of the game.
After the great break, Zenit, pulled by Artūras Gudaitis and Mateusz Ponitka, shot forward 41:47, and without Žalgiris’ response, increased the difference to 9 points (47:56).
The Lithuanian champions discovered their leader: Lukas Lekavičius successfully broke the opponents’ defense and narrowed the gap slightly, but the owners of the field, who had drifted three points, increased their lead to 12 points 68:56.
The efforts of the people of Grunwald to catch up with the rivals did not bear fruit.
He became the hero of the match. A. Gudaitis, for the winners in 27 min. scored 15 points (3/4 colonies, 9/10 penalties), bounced 8 balls, blocked a shot, committed a foul once, caused 7 fouls and scored up to 28 utility points.
Old Žalgiris Kevino Pangoso and Reverse KC the contribution to victory was somewhat more modest.
Canadian in 30 min. scored 6 points (1/3 of two points, 1/8 of three points, 1/2 penalty), bounced 3 balls, made 7 assists, made 6 errors, committed a double offense, caused 5 fouls and scored 3 points of utility.
KC Rivers in 20 min. scored 4 points (2/2 of two points, 0/2 of three points), bounced 4 balls, made 2 assists, made a mistake once, committed three times and scored 4 utility points.
“Žalgiris” made fewer mistakes (10:16), but lost the fight for the balls 28:37. The Lithuanian champions also shot and scored three points with unusually few points: 5/18 (27.8%).
„Zenith“: Artūras Gudaitis 15 (8 copies, 28 us.), Mateusz Ponitka 15, Billy Baronas 11, Andrejus Zubkovas 9, Kevin Pangos 6 (7 res.).
„Žalgiris“: Thomas Walkup 12, Joffrey Lauvergne and Lukas Lekavičius after 11, Marius Grigonis 10, Rokas Jokubaitis 8, Artūras Milaknis 6, Augustine Rubitas 4, Nigel Heues 3, Paulius Jankūnas and Martin Geben after 0.
While playing for Zenit, “Žalgiris” has not won a match so far, he has failed in all 4 matches.
In the first round match in Kaunas, Žalgiris 75:83 had to admit the advantage of Zenit.
The stay in Russia for the Žalgiris people ended unsuccessfully: in the first match of the week in Moscow, M. Shiller’s students lost 73:83 to tournament leader CSKA.
Next week, on Friday, Žalgiris will host Piraeus Olympiac basketball players at home, and Zenit will play Istanbul’s Anadolu Efes at their home court.
EURO LEAGUE: ZENIT – ŽALGIRIS
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“Zenit” – “Žalgiris” 77: 65.https: //www.facebook.com/bczalgiris/posts/10157535774221816
Zenit has the initiative firmly in its hands. After two free throws by A. Gudaitis 75:63. Mr. Lauvergne concludes the show with five fouls.
K. Pangos hits a triple, although he lost even 6. Zenit leads 71:61. Minute Break. There are 2 minutes to play. 17 sec.
Hayes hit the triple without expecting anything: 68:61. Minute Break.
Th. The walkups hit free throws, but the Žalgiris continue to score very difficult points.
A. Zubkov hits a triple and the difference is already in two digits: 68:56.
M. Grigonis triple long does not apply, K. Pangos looses the ball. Unfortunately, Th. Walkups
B. Baron gets an accurate triple and increases the difference to 9 points: 65:56. Minute Break.
J. Lauvergne hits hard from under the basket – 62:56.
A. Hollins is on target again – 62:54.
A. Hollins hits two points, experienced players make mistakes in the team of “Žalgiris”.
M. Ponitka takes free throws, Žalgiris draws L. Lekavičius – hits a triple – 58:54.
L. Lekavičius dives fish in water – reduces the difference 56:51.
L. Lekavičius fouls in the last second of the quarter and shoots free throws.
After three halves “Zenit” – “Žalgiris” 56: 49https: //www.facebook.com/bczalgiris/posts/10157535683856816
Geben’s foul, Zenit misses the penalty line – 56:47.
L. Lekavičius tears apart the opponents defense and hits, but B. Baronas shoots a triple – 54:47.
Žalgiriai’s attack is stalling, A. Pushkovas takes a free kick – 51:45.
M. Grigonis responds to the Zenit colón with a precise shot from under the basket – 49:45.
Žalgiriai’s attack is stopped and M. Ponitka hits again – 47:41.
A. Rubitas stops the stream of the field hosts – 47:43. Minute Break.
Furious A. Gudaitis, M. Ponitka provoke a free kick after a quick counterattack – 45:41.
L. Lekavičius wins his first points in this match – 42:41.
KC Rivers takes a difficult shot through the hands of N. Hayes, A. Gudaitis adds another two points – 42:39.
After the big break A. Gudaitis wins points under the basket, A. Milaknis hits a triple – 38:39.
In the team of “Žalgiris” W. Thomas was the most productive with 10 points, R. Jokubaitis added 8. M. Ponitka scored 10 points in the team Zenit.
After two halves “Zenit” – “Žalgiris” 36: 36.https: //www.facebook.com/bczalgiris/posts/10157535611201816
Zenit fouls Th. Walkup hits a free kick – 36:36. Minute break Zenit.
W. Thomas throws a free throw – 36:34. Minute Break.
The triple is scored by V. Fridzon, and J. Lauvergne charges the ball from above after R. Jokubaitis’s pass – 34: 34.https: //twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1350139855548932097
Th. Walkup hits a free throw – 31:32
A. Gudaitis catches the ball, P. Jankūnas fouls to stop it – 31:30.
A. Milaknis hits a triple – 29:30.
A. Hollins takes control of the ball from M. Grigonio, who appealed to the judges who did not call the foul. After placing the top Zenit ahead 29:27. Minute Break.
M. Ponitka hits a triple, M. Grigonis enters the basket, takes a difficult shot and causes a foul by A. Gudaitis – 27:27.
A. Zubkovas shoots a free kick, R. Jokubaitis – also – 24:24.
KC Rivers speaks and hits, J. Lauvergne compares the result with 23:23.
A. Zubkovas charges the ball from above, R. Jokubaitis responds with a quick colon – 21:21.
R. Jokubaitis wins the duel with K. Pangos – Žalgiris takes over the ball and forces the Canadian to transgress.
R. Jokubaitis continues to tear down the bastions of Zenit’s defense – hits a free kick – 19:19.
The people from Žalgiris perfectly provoke fouls – during this half the field hosts have already picked up 4. K. Pangos returns to the field.
R. Jokubaitis hits a colon, Th. Walkup takes possession and adds two more points – 19:18.
Zenit start the second half with easy points from under the basket – 19:14
After the first half “Zenit” – “Žalgiris” 17: 14https: //www.facebook.com/bczalgiris/posts/10157535540256816
A. Zubkov throws a triple in the last second of the attack, B. Baron adds another. In the last attack, Th. Walkup responds with two points.
K. Pangos throws a free kick, R. Jokubaitis cuts the opponents defense and scores points under the basket – 11:12.
A. Rubitas compares the result – 10:10.
M. Ponitka connects a triple – 10: 8.
L. Lekavičius, one of the remaining A. Gudaitis, is arresting Lithuania. Take a free throw: 7: 8.
J. Lauvergne is wrong one by one when playing against A. Gudaitis. Minute Break.
M. Ponitka hits free throws, M. Grigonis finally hits a triple – 6: 8.
N. Hayes misses a triple, J. Lauvergne rebounds, scores points and causes a foul – 4: 5.
A. Gudaitis shoots a free kick – 4: 2.
So far, the people of Žalgiris are far from there, although sometimes the pitches are not even covered. Fortunately, the Zenit players are also wrong.
Th. Walkup compares the result – 2: 2
The first points are scored by M. Ponitka.
Zenit starts five: K. Pangos, A. Hollins, W. Thomas, M. Ponitka, A. Gudaitis.
The five initials of “Žalgiris”: J. Lauvergne, M. Grigonis, N. Hayes, Th. Walkupas, A. Milaknis.
Zenit forward Alex Poythress will not play in the duel.
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A BUMPER night of EuroLeague action to conclude the double week!
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