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Lithuanian Basketball League (Betsafe-LKL) leader Kaunas “Žalgiris” (11/1) easily defeated “Neptune” from Klaipeda (4/9) – 104: 74 (34:20, 25:20, 25:14, 20:20).
The match was scheduled for 5:20 p.m., but after waiting for the COVID-19 test results, it was postponed until evening and started at 7:30 p.m.
“Žalgiris” did not register Joffrey Lauvergne and Karolis Lukošiūnas, as well as the injured Steve Vasturia and Patricis Garinas. Martynas Mažeika, who had back pain, was unable to help Neptūnas.
Artūras Milaknis and Marius Grigonis began testing the port city team with three points, 9: 0 from the start of the match. After playing only 5 minutes, “Žalgiris” had already imposed as many points as would be enough for the entire half – 20: 7. Nigel Hayes cut the section a little slower with a three-point foul – 24:12. Norbertas Giga also contributed to the long shot competition with two shots, and already Lukas Lekavičius scored the eighth triple “Žalgiris” – 34:20.
Half time: Neptunas – Zalgiris 40-59. Zalgiris has hit 10 3-pointers so far. Let’s review the first 8 of the first quarter! pic.twitter.com/Trrn5KFycS
– BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) January 3, 2021
Noah Mineikis started the second half with two long throws, allowing the hosts to get a little closer: 30:38. “Žalgiris” responded to this with his 10: 0 streak, and the limit of fifty was reached without playing even for 17 minutes – 50:31. The people of Žalgiris began to enjoy the game, M. Grigonis assisted in the quick attack by passing the ball between the legs, 16-year-old Paulius Murauskas made his team debut, 19-year-old Lukas Kreišmontas made a triple on Neptune, 40:59.
Marius Grigonis to Rokas Jokubaitis! 😱 pic.twitter.com/3AGEzRhUct
– BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) January 3, 2021
In the third half, “Žalgiris” started 9: 0, and the hosts only scored after playing for more than four minutes: 41:68. Martin Geben’s colon raised the difference to 30 points and L. Lekavičius’s set a new record limit: 77:44. The game of “Neptuno” was slightly clarified by N. Mineikis, who was characterized by an effective three-point pass to Simas Galdikas – 54:84.
Final score: Neptunas – Zalgiris 74-104. Six Zalgiris players scored in double figures with Rokas Jokubaitis (17 pts) and @Martinas_Geben (16 pts + 6 rebs) leading the way, while Marius Grigonis (14 pts) made the 💯ª basket! pic.twitter.com/pnelfybBBM
– BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) January 3, 2021
In the fourth quarter, “Žalgiris” simply handled the paperwork: Marius Grigonis scored the 100th point and promised to buy dinner, and the young players from both teams also had their chances.
Kaunas’ long-range throws were less frequent after a long break, but the overall result remains enviable: 13/25 (54 percent accurate).
Neptune: Norbert Giga (2/5 triples) and Nojus Mineikis (3/3 triples) after the 11th, Džiugas Slavinskas 10 (6th repetition), Matas Jogėla and Tadas Pažėna (4 res.) After the 8.
Žalgiris: Rokas Jokubaitis 17 (4/4 doubles, 2/2 triples), Martinas Gebenas 16 (6 rebounds), Marius Grigonis 14 (3/3 triples), Artūras Milaknis 13 (3/6 triples), Marekas Blaževičius and Lukas Lekavičius after 10, Nigel Hayes 9, Thomas Walkup 8 (5 reps, 8 res.).
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