Zalgiris pulls away in the second half to extend domestic streak

By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

Zalgiris got separation after the halftime break and went on to prevail, 80-67, over Neptunas in Svyturio Arena on Sunday.

A 21st consecutive win at the domestic level, including the Final of the Citadele KMT opposite the Klaipeda-based club in February, improved the 2024-25 Betsafe LKL Regular Season record to 21-2.

Taking over in the third quarter, Sylvain Francisco and Dovydas Giedraitis ended up sharing a team-high 15 points. Isaiah Wong followed with 11 points for the team coached by Andrea Trinchieri. Laurynas Birutis threw in seven points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal.

In addition to Lukas Lekavicius, in the final stage of recovery from a groin injury, the Kaunas outfit also ruled out Alen Smailagic due to a minor leg injury and Arnas Butkevicius due to illness.

For the hosts, former Zalgiris point guard Zygimantas Janavicius remained on the injury list. Nate Johnson recorded a game-high 22 points as his side was forced down to 9-14 in the LKL.

Sunday action in the top tier of Lithuania extended to Kalnapilio Arena with 7bet-Lietkabelis topping Wolves Twinsbet, 78-64. Djordje Gagic scored 16 points, pushing the Panevezys outfit to 12-11.

Rytas, second in the standings, went up to 18-5 on Saturday. Azuolas Tubelis returned to action, but Margiris Normantas was forced to an early exit due to injury during a 102-82 victory versus Siauliai-Casino Admiral in Siauliai Arena.

STANDINGS: Zalgiris 21-2, Rytas 18-5, Wolves Twinsbet 14-9, CBet 12-11, 7bet-Lietkabelis 12-11…

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