Two of the two: “Žalgiris” edged out “Chimki” of R. Kurtinaitis, who had only 7 players in rotation | Euroleague

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Kaunas “Žalgiris”, who achieved two victories in the first two rounds of the Euroleague, seeks to refute the preliminary forecasts of the observers. The Lithuanian champions have joined four more clubs, Fenerbahche from Istanbul, Valencia, Olimpia from Milan and Zenit from Saint Petersburg, who remain undefeated in the strongest tournament on the Old Continent.

Next week in the Euroleague it will be double: on Tuesday he awaits the battle of Belgrade with Crvena Zvezda, and on Thursday Žalgiris will host Anadolu Efes from Istanbul at home.

Chimki’s helmsman Rimas Kurtinaitis was able to enter only 8 basketball players for this duel, but only 7 appeared on the field, and one of them, for 20-year-old Vladislav Odinokov, was the baptism of the Euroleague.

JanV Tim, Jordan Mickey and Yevgeny Voronov were reported to have been infected with COVID-19 last week, and on Friday morning, Chimki reported that two more infected players, Maxim Barashkov and Greg Monroe, tested negative again.

As if the aforementioned headaches weren’t enough for Rima Kurtinaitis, the club’s main star Alexei Švedas, as well as Stefan Jovičius, cannot help the Russian national team due to injuries, and the American Errick McCollum, who recently joined the team. , is still in quarantine.

At the start of the match, “Žalgiris” created solid, and most importantly, free kicks in attack, but the limping accuracy was very unsettling. Only N. Hayes squandered three great chances from long range, and the hosts at Mytiščiai Arena weren’t so generous: they were led by Jonas Jerebko, who played in the first half of the match unchanged.

In the first quarter, the guests noticed only 1 out of three points out of 8 and only 4 out of two points out of 11, but in reality they could still be happy to have only a 3 point deficit (17:20).

The second half was completely opposite to the first. Kaunas quickly befriended the opponents ‘basket net, and for this “Žalgiris” was pushed by A. Milaknis’ long throws (3 of 3 in the first half). The guests have already scored 5 triples of 8 in this half and started an incredible 21: 4 streak.

Not only that, D.Booker also scored the third foul just before half-time, and R. Kurtinaitis, who had seven people in rotation, tried to make up for the lack of inches in the penalty area with zone defense. After two quarters, Žalgiris already reigned in the square – 41:32.

The third quarter became the last advance of this match. M. Grigonis and N. Hayes started the streak 13: 2, and “Žalgiris” took the lead with a new record of 20 points (54:34). Towards the middle of the third quarter, there was a natural relaxation in the away game, not only the quality in attack, but also in defense decreased. This is best illustrated by the figures of the young V. Odinokov: in the debut match of the Euroleague, the 20-year-old scored up to 11 points.

In the last quarter, the people of Žalgiris, who were particularly stagnant, were almost stuck; at this time, the teams were divided by just 7 points (70:63). However, Kaunas residents used long-range artillery to help: A. Milaknis and M. Grigonis scored three points, and the question about the winner in this match did not raise any questions. “Žalgiris” celebrated the victory with the result 84:70.

Chimki, Moscow Oblast: Jonas Jerebko 23 (12th rec., 30 comments), Devin Booker 14 (5th rec., 4 res.), Vladislav Odinokov 11, Vyacheslav Zaitsev 10, Sergei Monia 5, Yegor Vyaltsev 4, Sergei Karasiov 3, Dairis Bertans did not play.

Kaunas “Žalgiris”: Marius Grigonis 21 (5/8 trit., 23 use points), Nigelas Hayes 15 (2/9 trit., 4 use points), Artūras Milaknis 14 (4/6 trit., 16 use points), Augustine Rubitas 12 (5 copies, 4 copies, 17 copies), Thomas Walkup 5 (6 copies, 14 copies), Lukas Lekavičius, Paulius Jankūnas and Rokas Jokubaitis after 4, Steve Vasturia 3, Martin Geben 2 (1/7 double, 6th repetition ), Karolis Lukošiūnas and Marekas Blaževičius did not compete.

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The course of the match. Moscow region “Chimki” – Kaunas “Žalgiris”

After the fourth quarter: Chimki of the Moscow region – Žalgiris of Kaunas 70:84 (20:17, 12:24, 16:26, 22:17).

40 min. The match scoreboard captures the assured but very strange victory of the Kaunas team with the result 84:70.

38 min. Intensity and energy return. The triple is scored by M. Grigonis, the Kaunas team continues to attack in a fast attack and it seems that this time we will not lose the victory out of our hands (78:65).

37 min. Milo’s long cast is vital! (73:63).

36 min. Another spurt of opponent. What’s going on??? (70:63).

35 min. This is how a leader has to play! Grigonis hits a very important three point point and we can breathe a little easier again (70:56).

34 min. Well, I’m already worried … There is a sense of relaxation and the opponents are closing in (67:56).

32 min. This is definitely fatigue: Jerebko doesn’t throw a simple shot from under the basket, but the hosts’ attack relives several aggressive forays by V. Zaytsev (67:52).

After the third quarter: Chimki of the Moscow region – Žalgiris of Kaunas 48:67 (20:17, 12:24, 16:26)

30 minutes. After 30 minutes of play, Kaunas almost had a win in his pocket – leading 67:48.

28 min. The elegant post by A. Milaknis and a broad smile returning to the defense perfectly illustrate the mood of this match (61:46).

26 min. Although the Russian team is powerless, this match should long recall the first game of Vladislav Odinokov’s career, who plays in the Euroleague: the 20-year-old has already scored 5 points (59:43).

25 min. We must remove all the bad words that ran towards Hayes. The forward nails another triple (57:39).

23 min. Amazing! Five points Hayes and finally the first American triple. The rivals obviously did not have the smell, and M. Grigonis nails Chimki’s coffin (54:34).

22 min. Just this fall? Already sacrificed? M. Grigonis flies a triple and the residents of Kaunas run forward (46:32).

21 min. After M. Grigonis’s two-point quick attack, the difference becomes double digits for the first time (43:32)

After the second half: Chimki of the Moscow region – Žalgiris of Kaunas 32:41 (20:17, 12:24)

20 minutes. The last attack of the guests in the attack is a bit chaotic, but ends happily: S.Vasturia also reaches the triple. As if Žalgiris had a nearly double digit lead (41:32).

19 min. D.Booker receives a third personal foul, and R. Kurtinaitis tries to make up for the lack of centimeters in the penalty area with a defense zone. However, it is cut by L. Lekavičius, whose inaccurate throw is corrected by A. Rubitas (38:32).

18 min. Just praise … This is not the first time N. Hayes has hit a triple on goal in this match. Good thing A. Milaknis is hitting the third distant bomb! (36:30).

17 min. Nice to see. Kaunas residents even run 13: 0 and take control of the match at lightning speed (33:28). It’s good that N. Hayes, who lost the first three triples, is finally distinguishing himself.

16 min. Well here it is! Just by throwing it in the basket, and it’s accurate. After Milo’s second triple, the team receives only one shot (26:28).

15 minutes. When it seems that the Lithuanian champions are attacking, our basketball players are not even able to take shots, several attacks in a row end in errors.

13 min. The defense is still terrible, but the detached bag is positive: Th.Walkup expands the list of triples of Milo and M.Grigonis (23:28).

12 min. After a minute of rest, Žalgiris shows signs of recovery; so far, M. Grigonis has only scored the team’s second triple (20:26).

11 min. The beginning of the trimester is bad again. J. Jerebkas is furious too and is scoring points in various ways, both through teasers and second chances created (17:26).

After the first half: Chimki of the Moscow region – Kaunas Žalgiris 20:17

10 minutes. At the end of the quarter, Kaunas manages to provoke several fouls from the rivals and turn them into precise penalty kicks (17:20)

9 min. Free bugs will soon become a real headache for Schiller. It is good that Kaunas residents manage to create second chances. A.Rubitas also opens his points account (13:18).

8 min. A. Milaknis also makes a noise from the bench, immediately running a triple. It is only disappointing that on the other side of the square the same value is thrown by J. Jerebko (11:16).

7 min. Another great and energetic entry from R. Jokubaitis to the plaza. The talent of “Žalgiris” gains two strong points and serves a great pass to P. Jankūnas, which causes the opponent’s foul and launches both fines. (8:11).

6 min. During the difficult attack, “Žalgiris” needs the individual raids of M. Grigonis. Kaunas fired a shot from a medium distance, and in the match, the first minute break (4: 9).

5 minutes. Basketball becomes a very simple game when you hit the ball in the basket. Unfortunately N. Hayes is wasting one opportunity after another, and after Jerebko’s fine, we are behind 2: 9.

3 min. At the moment, local basketball players accumulate points for their hosts: J. Vyaltsev distinguishes himself, and S. Karasiovas also adds a triple. M. Geben (Kaunas) won the first points in the ranks of Kaunas after a great match “two against two” (2: 8).

2 minutes. Hayes misses two completely free triples and S. Monia throws a much stronger shot from a long distance: we are behind 0: 3.

„Chimki “ starting five: Yegor Vyaltsev, Sergei Karasiov, Sergei Monia, Jonas Jerebko, Devin Booker.

„Žalgiris starting five: Thomas Walkup, Marius Grigonis, Steve Vasturia, Nigel Hayes, Martin Geben.

Start – 8 pm