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Eimantas Stankevičius had an extraordinary performance in the third quarter, but Kaunas “Žalgiris” (18-2) continued the winning series in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
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Martin Schiller students on the move 88:74 (19: 9, 25:14, 24:34, 20:17) beat Šiauliai (6-17) and achieved the sixth consecutive victory.
The people of Žalgiris took the initiative from the beginning of the match and already after the first half had a double-digit advantage (19: 9).
Guests gained an even stronger lead in the second quarter. Karolis Lukošiūnas scored two straight three points, Steve Vasturia added two points, Thomas Walkup scored another long shot and “Žalgiris” lead became overwhelming – 41:19.
Still, Šiauliai woke up after a long break and Stankevičius created an impressive show.
The defender scored 20 points in the third quarter and hit all five triples, three penalties and a colon. The hosts hit all 8 shots in the third quarter and had reduced the deficit to 7 points – 53:60.
However, Žalgiris regained the initiative in the fourth quarter. Vasturia connected two points, Lukošiūnas and Walkup each scored three points, and Marekas Blaževičius scored points under the basket and the guests regained a safe lead: 80:64.
Vasturia, who is the best winner in the classification, scored 15 points (2/2 doubles, 3/5 trit., 2/2 penalties) in 24 minutes, 4 rebounds and 1 interception, 2 assists, 4 provoked fouls and 19 useful. points.
Stankevičius, who shone in the third quarter, finished the game with 24 points (3/5 double, 5/7 trit., 3/3 penalty), 4 rebounds and 2 interceptions, 1 pass, 5 errors and 23 points from utility.
Šiauliai: Eimantas Stankevičius 24 (3/5 doubles, 5/7 trit.), Aurimas Urbutis 17 (3/6 doubles), Martynas Varnas 8.
Žalgiris: Steve Vasturia 15 (3/5 trit.), Karolis Lukošiūnas 12 (0/3 dit., 4/11 trit.), Paulius Jankūnas 11 (3/3 dit.).
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