The Second Stage in NKL just ended. There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Top ranked LKKA-Atletas (22-12) recorded its twelfth loss in Kaunas on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Nafta Universitetas (22-12) 89-79. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in . The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 53-39 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Center Arturas Gudaitis (208-C-93) fired 28 points for the winners. Guard Modestas Kumpys (191-91) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Darius Gricius (195-86) produced 22 points for lost side. Nafta Universitetas moved-up to second place in Group A. The game in Jonava was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Delikatesas (21-13) played at the court of 5th ranked Triobet (19-15). Delikatesas managed to secure a 8-point victory 85-77. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Vidmantas Uzkuraitis (189-85) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Mindaugas Keras contributed with 14 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Power forward Rokas Cepanonis (207-89) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Triobet. Triobet's coach Kestutis Narusevicius rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Delikatesas maintains fourth position in with 21-13 record. Triobet at the other side keeps the fifth place with 15 games lost. The game in Mazeikiai was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Matinga-Juod. (18-15) played at the court of eighth ranked Mazeikiai (19-15). Mazeikiai defeated Matinga-Juod. 78-62 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Parrish Brown who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 assists. At the losing side Aurimas Birgelis responded with 25 points. Mazeikiai moved-up to sixth place in . Newly promoted Matinga-Juod. dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. A very interesting game took place in Silute. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 14th ranked Silute (12-22) to twelfth ranked Perlas-MRU (16-18) 78-75 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Gintautas Vileita who scored that evening 20 points and 4 steals. Perlas-MRU's coach Mindaugas Sakalauskas allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Perlas-MRU moved-up to eleventh place in . Silute at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. We should mention about the upset which took place in Gargzdai, where higher ranked S.Marciulionio (15-19) lost to fifteenth ranked Gargzdai-Bremena (9-25) in a road game 90-99 on Saturday. Tadas Mazelis fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Newly promoted Gargzdai-Bremena maintains fifteenth position in with 9-25 record. Loser S.Marciulionio dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost.
In the last two games of round 4 Ezerunas-Karys was defeated by Statyba in Vilnius 78-72. Bottom-ranked ABRO-Univ. was beaten by Meresta at home 72-85. The best stats of 4th round was 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Klym Artamonov of Meresta.
The game in Jonava was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Delikatesas (21-13) played at the court of 5th ranked Triobet (19-15). Delikatesas managed to secure a 8-point victory 85-77. The guests were ahead by 9 points but lost the second period ending it with a 4-point deficit before their 27-15 run, which allowed them to win the game. Delikatesas outrebounded Triobet 40-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. Triobet was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Vidmantas Uzkuraitis (189-85) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Mindaugas Keras (200-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Power forward Rokas Cepanonis (207-89) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and guard Tadas Sebeziovas (183-85) added 14 points in the effort for Triobet. Triobet's coach Kestutis Narusevicius rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Delikatesas maintains fourth position in with 21-13 record. Triobet at the other side keeps the fifth place with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Delikatesas: Z.Petraitis 21+3reb+1ast, V.Uzkuraitis 17+6reb+4ast, M.Keras 14+11reb+1ast, V.Jatulevicius 12+2reb+1ast, A.Kvedaravicius 9+6reb+1ast, P.Klemas 7+7reb+2ast Triobet: R.Cepanonis 20+8reb+1ast, T.Sebeziovas 14+4reb+1ast, H.Vorotnikovas 12+4reb, M.Linkevicius 9+6reb+1ast, V.Kruzikas 7+3reb+1ast, R.Juknevicius 7+2reb+1ast
Top ranked LKKA-Atletas (22-12) recorded its twelfth loss in Kaunas on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Nafta Universitetas (22-12) 89-79. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in . The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 53-39 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Center Arturas Gudaitis (208-93) fired 28 points for the winners. Guard Modestas Kumpys (191-91) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Darius Gricius (195-86) produced 22 points and center Tomas Urbonas (218-92) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Four LKKA-Atletas players scored in double figures. Nafta Universitetas moved-up to second place in Group A. Top scorers: Nafta Universitetas: A.Gudaitis 28+3reb, M.Kumpys 19+9reb+1ast, H.Venskus 13+4reb+7ast, J.Kazakauskas 9+6reb+4ast, V.Tarolis 8, D.Norkus 7+6reb+3ast LKKA-Atletas: D.Gricius 22+3reb, M.Sapiega 16+2reb+3ast, T.Urbonas 11+11reb+1ast, S.Vingelis 10+2reb+3ast, T.Tamosiunas 8+1reb+1ast, V.Sragauskis 4+3reb
The game in Mazeikiai was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Matinga-Juod. (18-15) played at the court of eighth ranked Mazeikiai (19-15). Mazeikiai defeated Matinga-Juod. 78-62 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-62. Mazeikiai forced 26 Matinga-Juod. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Parrish Brown (185-84, college: Maryland, agency: Hightower Law Firm) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 assists and forward Dainius Vaitelis (201-86) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Aurimas Birgelis (190-88) responded with 25 points and center Mindaugas Kalvelis (205-80) scored 11 points. Mazeikiai moved-up to sixth place in . Newly promoted Matinga-Juod. dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Mazeikiai: P.Brown 20+4reb+4ast, D.Vaitelis 20+5reb+1ast, C.Brock 10+4reb+1ast, M.Stasys 9+2reb+5ast, R.Trakimas 9+5reb, M.Norkus 6+3reb+1ast Matinga-Juod.: A.Birgelis 25+1ast, M.Kalvelis 11+4reb+2ast, P.Gvazdaitis 6+2reb, K.Pupinis 6+8reb, P.Knyza 4+2reb+2ast, A.Majauskas 4+3reb+1ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Vilnius where 9th ranked Ezerunas-Karys (18-16) was defeated by tenth ranked Statyba (18-16) 78-72 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 33-18 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Forward Darius Tarvydas (200-91) fired 24 points for the winners. Swingman Tadas Rinkunas (195-91) chipped in 20 points. Statyba's coach Gintautas Regina used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Andrius Slezas (200-75) produced 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Paulius Lescinskas (188-93) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Five Ezerunas-Karys players scored in double figures. Statyba moved-up to ninth place in Group B. Top scorers: Statyba: D.Tarvydas 24+4reb+1ast, T.Rinkunas 20+3reb+1ast, O.Varanauskas 10+2reb+9ast, R.Sugintas 9+2reb+1ast, G.Marciukaitis 6+3reb, M.Budzinauskas 4+7reb+1ast Ezerunas-Karys: P.Lescinskas 20+1reb+2ast, R.Ambrulaitis 12+7reb+2ast, A.Slezas 11+9reb+6ast, E.Narusis 11+6reb, G.Kulbis 10+4reb+5ast, M.Kugauda 5+2reb+1ast
A very interesting game took place in Silute. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 14th ranked Silute (12-22) to twelfth ranked Perlas-MRU (16-18) 78-75 on Saturday evening. Silute was ahead by 2 points after three quarters before a 23-18 charge of Perlas-MRU, which allowed them to win the game. The winners were led by guard Gintautas Vileita (193-75, college: Monmouth) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 steals and power forward Mantas Virbalas (203-88) supported him with 9 points and 14 rebounds. Perlas-MRU's coach Mindaugas Sakalauskas allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by center Arturas Kaubrys (205-83) did not help to save the game for Silute. Guard Vitalis Pancerevas (185-87, college: Weatherford JC) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Four Silute players scored in double figures. Perlas-MRU moved-up to eleventh place in . Silute at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Perlas-MRU: G.Vileita 20+3reb+2ast, P.Semaska 14+2reb+4ast, K.Brusokas 12+6reb, M.Virbalas 9+14reb+1ast, T.Padegimas 8+5reb, M.Kazonas 6+2reb Silute: A.Kaubrys 16+10reb, V.Pancerevas 13+5reb+5ast, D.Petravicius 12+1ast, A. Ramonaitis 10+3reb+2ast, M.Tamasevicius 10+6reb, I.Razutis 8+4reb+3ast
No shocking result in a game in Siauliai where thirteenth ranked Meresta (15-19) defeated bottom-ranked ABRO-Universitetas (7-27) 85-72 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Meresta. ABRO-Universitetas was better in third quarter 27-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Meresta dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to ABRO-Universitetas' 36. Ukrainian point guard Klym Artamonov (183-93) fired 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Audrius Maneikis (203-84, college: Motlow St. CC) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Swingman Vytautas-Edvardas Pikalavicius (196-90) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and center Agnius Gurklys (205-88) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Meresta and four ABRO-Universitetas players scored in double figures. Meresta maintains thirteenth position in with 15-19 record. Loser ABRO-Universitetas stay dead last with 27 lost games. Top scorers: Meresta: K.Artamonov 20+6reb+7ast, A.Maneikis 20+4reb+4ast, A.Galkauskas 18+7reb+1ast, D.Griskenas 14+9reb+4ast, L.Radavicius 13+4reb+1ast, D.Keburys 0+1reb+1ast ABRO-Univ.: A.Gurklys 17+8reb+2ast, R.Giedraitis 17+4reb+1ast, V.Pikalavicius 15+12reb+1ast, N.Mika 13+2reb+4ast, I.Ramasauskas 4+4reb, E.Grikstas 3+1reb+2ast
We should mention about the upset which took place in Gargzdai, where higher ranked S.Marciulionio (15-19) lost to fifteenth ranked Gargzdai-Bremena (9-25) in a road game 90-99 on Saturday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-17. But S.Marciulionio won third quarter 28-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Gargzdai-Bremena shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swingman Tadas Mazelis (194-92) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Mantas Martinkus (186-91) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Five Gargzdai-Bremena players scored in double figures. Forward Nerijus Varnelis (200-78) produced 28 points and 6 rebounds and center Egidijus Mockevicius (204-92) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Gargzdai-Bremena maintains fifteenth position in with 9-25 record. Loser S.Marciulionio dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Gargzdai: T.Mazelis 22+7reb+5ast, M.Martinkus 18+1reb+4ast, L.Lucinskas 15+5reb+1ast, D.Matutis 12+3reb+5ast, L.Jonuska 11+2reb, R.Jonelis 10+5reb+7ast S.Marciulionio: N.Varnelis 28+6reb+2ast, E.Mockevicius 18+8reb+2ast, R.Bitinas 18+3reb+2ast, M.Pociukonis 9+3reb+4ast, V.Trepocka 8+3reb+1ast, J.Elvikis 5+5reb+4ast
Vidas Ginevicius wins the title in Belarus - May 17, 2013
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Vidas Ginevicius (194-G-78, agency: Interperformances) wins the title in Belarus as his Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of the country! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win.
The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening [read more]
Vidas Ginevicius (194-G-78, agency: Interperformances) wins the title in Belarus as his Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of the country! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tsmoki-Minsk dominated on the defensive end, holding Grodno-93 to just 5 points in second quarter. Lashkevich top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Aliaksei Trastsinetski added 14. Pavel Ulyanko netted 11, while Ater Majok and Korshuk added 7 apiece. Vidas Ginevicius followed them with 5 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Kuzmin replied with 20 points in the losing effort and Mastou scored 12. Igor Konuyshenko produced 10 and Korzh had 9.
Gediminas Orelikas moves to Lietuvos Rytas - May 17, 2013
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Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) will continue his career in Lietuvos Rytas. The forward has agreed on terms of two-year contract with the Vilnius powerhouse. Gediminas Orelikas has played for Rudupis Prienai since 2010. Last season the forward led LKL in scoring posting 16.8 points per game. He also tallied 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game in LKL. In Baltic League Gediminas Orelikas notched 17.9 points and 5.6 boards per appearance [read more]
Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) will continue his career in Lietuvos Rytas. The forward has agreed on terms of two-year contract with the Vilnius powerhouse. Gediminas Orelikas has played for Rudupis Prienai since 2010. Last season the forward led LKL in scoring posting 16.8 points per game. He also tallied 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game in LKL. In Baltic League Gediminas Orelikas notched 17.9 points and 5.6 boards per appearance. The forward also delivered 11.3 points, 3.3 boards and 2.8 assists per game in EuroCup. Eurobasket.com named Gediminas Orelikas All-Baltic League Player of the Year. He was also trumped All-Lithuanian LKL Player of the Year. The forward was the member of the Lithuanian University National Team in 2011.
VTB League: Third quarter allows Zalgiris to take 2-0 lead over Novgorod - May 16, 2013
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Zalgiris - N.Novgorod 66:62
Third quarter allows Zalgiris to take 2-0 lead over Novgorod. The Lithuanian Champions posted a 66:62 win against BC Nizhny Novgorod and took on Thursday night.
The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 24-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Zalgiris made 28-of-35 free shots during the game, while BC Nizhny Novgorod only scored seven points from the stripe [read more]
Zalgiris - N.Novgorod 66:62
Third quarter allows Zalgiris to take 2-0 lead over Novgorod. The Lithuanian Champions posted a 66:62 win against BC Nizhny Novgorod and took on Thursday night. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 24-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Zalgiris made 28-of-35 free shots during the game, while BC Nizhny Novgorod only scored seven points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Darjus Lavrinovic (212-C-79) who scored 19 points. Oliver Lafayette (188-G-84, college: Houston) chipped in 14 points. Dmitry Golovin (192-F-88) produced 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American swingman Dijon Thompson (201-G/F-83, college: UCLA) added 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals respectively for the guests. Artem Yakovenko (205-F/C-88) also scored 9 points in the losing effort. Game 3 will be played on May 18th in Nizhny Novgorod. Zalgiris can already book the spot in the Semifinal on Saturday and wait for Unics-Lokomotiv winner.
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