Wasting a 20-point lead, Žalgiris had almost no problems at Panevėžys



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Martin Schiller’s fellow guests blew a 20-point lead 82:77 (27:13, 13: 7, 13:27, 29:30) broke the resistance of Panevėžys “Lietkabelis” (7-3).

The Lithuanian champions on the home front achieved the eighth victory in a row and ended Panevėžys’ series of seven victories.

Žalgiris, who had dominated until the break, crushed the rivals even 40:20, but Lietkabelis did not give up and took the lead in the third quarter.

Nenado Chanako’s army jumped 17: 6 and caught 47:53. At the beginning of the last quarter, the difference between the teams dissolved to 2 points – 54:56.

However, at the decisive moment, “Žalgiris” shifted back to higher gear: Marius Grigonis scored points with free throws and two 3-pointers by Artūras Milaknis restored Kaunas’ double-digit lead by 71:60.

“Lietkabelis” came close to 73:78 in the last minute of the match, but there wasn’t enough time to catch up.

A. Milaknis, who pushed the rivals ahead of Žalgiris by 28:19, scored 15 points (5/7 trit.) In 22 minutes, and only Joffrey Lauvergne, who scored 17 points, was more productive.

Kyle Viñales, who scored 19 points, stood out in the ranks of the Panevėžys club.

The Kaunas worked without being traumatized by Patricis Garinas and Steve Vasturia, and also without Augustinas Rubitas, who was given rest. Captain Vytenis Lipkevičius did not help the people of Panevėžys.

Waterproof: Kyle Vinales 19, Paulius Valinskas 13, Gabrielius Maldūnas 12 (9th chamber), Gytis Masiulis 11.

Žalgiris: Joffrey Lauvergne 17, Artūras Milaknis 15, Nigel Hayes 13, Marius Grigonis 11 (8th ed.).

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