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Mindaugas Kuzminskas and Mantas Kalnietis made impressive performances in the decisive match of the “Top 16” stage of the Lokomotiv European Cup (3-3) in Krasnodar.
Man of the match
Lithuanians set career records in European Cup, led by Lokomotiv 100: 86 (27:20, 27:18, 22:28, 24:20) defeated Dolomiti Energia de Trento and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Loko had to earn more than 12 points in this match to secure a place in the quarterfinals. After the match between Partizan Belgrade (2-3) and Metropolitano 92 in Paris (3-2), it will be clear from which position the Russian team will advance to the quarterfinals.
If Lokomotiv remains second in Group F, they will face Kazan’s UNIKS barrier in the quarter-finals, which has already secured first place in Group H.
For the winners, Kuzminskas scored 26 points (6/10 doubles, 3/5 trit., 5/6 penalties) in 38 minutes, bounced 9 balls, committed 4 times, provoked 9 fouls and scored 33 utility points.
The forward has improved his personal records for performance, rebounding, fouls and utility scores in the European Cup.
Mountaineer did not lag behind his compatriot: 21 points (6/7 doubles, 3/5 trit., 0/2 penalty), 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 interceptions, 4 errors and 30 utility points in 34 minutes.
The 34-year-old has improved his personal utility score at the European Cup.
Trento’s team was not saved by JaCorey Williams, who scored 27 points (13/17 doubles), 10 rebounds and 29 utility points in 27 minutes.
Lokomotiv: Mindaugas Kuzminskas 26 (6/10 doubles, 3/5 trit., 5/6 penalty, 9 rebounds, 33 assists), Mantas Kalnietis 21 (6/7 doubles, 3/5 Trit., 10 Res., 3 pm, 4 pm, 30 helpful votes), Nigel Williams-Goss 13 (3/8 Trit., 5 Res.), Drew Gordon 12 (5/5 dives, 8 rebounds, 5 res., 25 ballots), Will Cummings 11 (4/5 bits), Kevin Hervey 9 (5 rebounds).
Dolomiti Energia: JaCorey Williams 27 (13/17 doubles, 10 rebounds, 4 holds, 29 bales of use), Victor Sanders 22 (3/7 dives, 5/6 trit.), Gary Browne 12 (1/5 trit., 10 res.), Luke Maye 10 (2/4 trit., 5 reps).
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