Last round of Regular Season in LKL
Coincidentally, all hosts emerged victorious in the latest round of LKL games. Here is a brief review of the last round:
Zalgiris vs. Wolves
The most crucial game of the round saw top-ranked Zalgiris (25-4) suffer a 97-93 defeat against third-ranked Wolves (23-8). This loss ended Zalgiris’ three-game winning streak. Wolves put on a stunning performance, making 22 out of 27 free throws and sinking 15 three-pointers at an impressive 51.7% rate. Nigerian-American Rasheed Sulaimon led Wolves with 27 points, while Swedish-American forward Jeffery Taylor contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. On the other side, American guard Keenan Evans scored 19 points and dished out 8 assists for Zalgiris.
Both teams had five players scoring in double figures, highlighting the balanced offensive output. Despite the loss, Zalgiris remains at the top of the standings with four games lost, while Wolves sit closely behind in third place with an identical record.
Jonava vs. Juventus
Eighth-ranked Jonava (12-20) put up a tough fight against fourth-ranked Juventus (19-11) but fell short in an 88-85 loss. Evaldas Saulys and TJ Starks led Juventus with 15 and 14 points respectively, while Justas Furmanavicius’ 24 points for Jonava were not enough to secure a victory.
Despite the close margin, Juventus extended their winning streak to five games and maintain the fourth position in the league standings. Jonava stays in the eighth spot with 20 losses.
Siauliai vs. Neptunas
In an upset, tenth-ranked Siauliai (9-22) defeated higher-ranked Neptunas (16-16) 104-98. Siauliai’s efficient free-throw shooting and strong defense played a pivotal role in the victory. Tomas Pavelka recorded a double-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 blocks, leading Siauliai to the unexpected win.
Despite the loss, Neptunas remains in fifth place with 16 losses, while Siauliai holds onto the tenth position. The win gives Siauliai a boost as they prepare to face Lietkabelis in the next round.
