NKL Round 11: Suduva-Mantinga takes over a leadership position - Nov 16, 2012
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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Suduva-Mantinga as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Suduva-Mantinga defeated second-ranked Statyba in Marijampole 83-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Suduva-Mantinga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Suduva-Mantinga made 7 blocks. Guard Zilvinas Kuklierius (180-85) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Audrius Mineikis (201-77) contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Suduva-Mantinga's coach Gintautas Zibuda used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Vitalijus Luksa (206-86) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Statyba. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Mazeikiai and Statyba. Statyba will play next round against Delikatesas trying to get back on the winning streak. Suduva-Mantinga will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Zalgiris-Sabonio in Kaunas. Leading Mazeikiai (8-3) recorded its third loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked Dzukija (7-3) 88-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mazeikiai. It was a great evening for forward Povilas Sakinis (199-80) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Mindaugas Reminas helped adding 23 points. Forward Osvaldas Macernis (196-82) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Newly promoted Dzukija maintains fifth place with 7-3 record. Mazeikiai at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Suduva-Mantinga and Statyba. Dzukija will play against Triobet (#8) in Jonava in the next round. Mazeikiai will play against Zanavykas (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Jonava between Triobet and Olimpas. Ninth ranked Triobet (6-5) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Olimpas (6-5). Triobet managed to escape with a 3-point win 80-77 in the game for the eighth place. It was an exceptional evening for Tomas Milinskas who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Audrius Maneikis came up with 24 points for Olimpas in the defeat. Olimpas' coach Alidas Zukauskas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Triobet moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Olimpas. Triobet will meet at home higher ranked Dzukija (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpas will play against Ezerunas-Karys in Moletai and hope to secure a win. The game between fourth ranked Meresta (8-4) and 16th ranked Silute (3-8) in Pakruojis ended with biggest points difference. Meresta outscored guests from Silute 94-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Silute. The best player for the winners was Tomas Gaidamavicius who scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Meresta maintains fourth place with 8-4 record. Silute at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Meresta's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Gargzdai-Bremena (#18) on the road which should be another easy win for them. Silute will play against Perlas-MRU (#11) in Vilnius.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Birstono was smashed by Perlas-MRU on the road 90-68. S.Marciulionio destroyed Nafta Universitetas on its own court 88-64. Zalgiris-Sabonio managed to outperform Radviliskis in Kaunas 75-65. Delikatesas was rolled over Zanavykas at home 64-87. Bottom-ranked Gargzdai was defeated by Ezerunas-Karys on the opponent's court 56-47. The most impressive performance of 11th round was 28 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Mantas Virbalas of Perlas-MRU.
No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Perlas-MRU (6-5) crushed 17th ranked Birstono (3-9) in Vilnius 90-68. The game was mostly controlled by Perlas-MRU. Birstono was better in third quarter 28-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Birstono 48-25 including a 32-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Mantas Virbalas (203-88) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Forward Antanas Udras (202-92) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Four Perlas-MRU players scored in double figures. Paulius Kleiza (195-88) produced 19 points and forward Julius Kalnietis (197-89) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Perlas-MRU have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Birstono at the other side keeps the seventeenth position with nine games lost. Perlas-MRU's next round opponent will be Silute (#16) on the road and are hoping to win another game. Birstono will play against S.Marciulionio in Vilnius. Top scorers: Perlas-MRU: M.Virbalas 28+14reb+6ast, A.Udras 23+14reb+2ast, Z.Stankus 10+5reb, D.Domarkas 10+5reb+2ast, Z.Kelys 5+1reb+2ast, V.Buzas 4+1reb+4ast Birstono: P.Kleiza 19+1reb+3ast, J.Kalnietis 17+5reb+1ast, P.Petrilevicius 13+2reb+2ast, A.Ramonaitis 7+1reb+1ast, V.Valiulis 6+1reb+1ast, D.Sabeckis 2+1reb+1ast
Rather expected game when 14th ranked Nafta Universitetas (3-8) was smashed by eleventh ranked S.Marciulionio (6-5) in Vilnius 88-64. The game was mostly controlled by S.Marciulionio. Nafta Universitetas was better in fourth quarter 22-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. S.Marciulionio made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Nafta Universitetas turnovers. S.Marciulionio brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Tomas Rakauskas (183-81) who scored 24 points. Denis Krestinin (202-94, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). S.Marciulionio's coach Gintaras Kruckauskas felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Haroldas Venskus (180-91) produced 12 points and 5 assists and forward Viktoras Chodosovskis (200-89) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. S.Marciulionio moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Nafta Universitetas at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with eight games lost. S.Marciulionio's next round opponent will be Birstono (#17) and are hoping to win another game. Nafta Universitetas will play against Radviliskis and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: S.Marciulionio: T.Rakauskas 24+2reb+3ast, D.Krestinin 17+8reb, A.Gydra 14+7reb+1ast, P.Lescinskas 10+2reb+2ast, G.Staniulis 9+8reb+2ast, O.Olisevicius 5+3reb+1ast Nafta Universitetas: H.Venskus 12+4reb+5ast, V.Chodosovskis 12+7reb+1ast, D.Norkus 10+3reb+1ast, D.Zvinklys 10+2reb+2ast, D.Anuzis 6+2reb+3ast, D.Jokubaitis 6+7reb
Very predictable result when sixth ranked Zalgiris-Sabonio (7-4) won against on the road 15th ranked Radviliskis (3-8) 75-65. Radviliskis was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 28-12 charge of Zalgiris-Sabonio, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was swingman Tomas Dimsa (195-94) who scored 19 points and 6 assists. Center Arturas Gudaitis (208-93) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Janas Jurgo (200-83) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Rytis Rauktys (187-84) added 17 points respectively for the hosts. Zalgiris-Sabonio maintains sixth place with 7-4 record, which they share with Zanavykas. Radviliskis at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Zalgiris-Sabonio's next round opponent will be league's leader Suduva-Mantinga in Marijampole and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Radviliskis will play on the road against Nafta Universitetas (#14) in Klaipeda and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Zalgiris-Sabonio: T.Dimsa 19+3reb+6ast, M.Grigonis 17+4reb+2ast, A.Gudaitis 17+6reb+1ast, J.Tamulis 6+3reb+2ast, P.Sorokas 6+6reb+1ast, V.Kariniauskas 4+3reb+1ast Radviliskis: J.Jurgo 18+12reb+2ast, R.Rauktys 17+3reb+1ast, V.Trepocka 10+1reb+2ast, E.Kaupaitis 7+4reb+1ast, J.Zurna 5+3reb+4ast, L.Pipiras 5+3reb
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Suduva-Mantinga as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Suduva-Mantinga defeated second-ranked Statyba in Marijampole 83-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Suduva-Mantinga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Suduva-Mantinga made 7 blocks. Guard Zilvinas Kuklierius (180-85) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Audrius Mineikis (201-77) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Suduva-Mantinga players scored in double figures. Suduva-Mantinga's coach Gintautas Zibuda used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Vitalijus Luksa (206-86) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Darius Tarvydas (200-91) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Statyba. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Mazeikiai and Statyba. Statyba will play next round against Delikatesas trying to get back on the winning streak. Suduva-Mantinga will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Zalgiris-Sabonio in Kaunas. Top scorers: Suduva-Mantinga: Z.Kuklierius 22+2reb+5ast, K.Pupinis 15+3reb, A.Zibuda 14+5reb+2ast, A.Mineikis 11+11reb+1ast, A.Krivonis 10+3reb+2ast, M.Kalvelis 6+6reb Statyba: V.Luksa 15+8reb+1ast, O.Varanauskas 15+2reb, D.Tarvydas 12+6reb+2ast, A.Zarskus 6+2reb, T.Rinkunas 6+3reb+1ast, G.Marciukaitis 5+1reb
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Delikatesas (5-6) was outscored by eighth ranked Zanavykas (7-4) in Joniskis 87-64. The game was mostly controlled by Zanavykas. Delikatesas was better in second period 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Zanavykas forced 22 Delikatesas turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Delikatesas' players. The best player for the winners was guard Edgaras Stanionis (193-88) who scored 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Center Vilius Sumskis (213-84, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 12 points. Swingman Mantas Pukinskas (198-89) produced 20 points and swingman Zilvinas Petraitis (194-88) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. Zanavykas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Zalgiris-Sabonio. Delikatesas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Zanavykas' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Mazeikiai at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Delikatesas will play against Statyba (#3) in Vilnius. Top scorers: Zanavykas: E.Stanionis 37+7reb+5ast, V.Sumskis 12+4reb+2ast, P.Parachomikas 11+2reb+2ast, J.Andriuska 6+2reb+3ast, R.Ostreika 6+9reb+2ast, V.Vaiksnis 5+4reb+3ast Delikatesas: M.Pukinskas 20+4reb+2ast, Z.Petraitis 12+4reb+2ast, L.Lukosevicius 8+6reb, A.Montrimavicius 7+3reb, P.Klemas 5+3reb+2ast, A.Kvedaravicius 5+2reb+1ast
A very close game took place in Jonava between Triobet and Olimpas. Ninth ranked Triobet (6-5) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Olimpas (6-5). Triobet managed to escape with a 3-point win 80-77 in the game for the eighth place. The hosts trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 21-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Tomas Milinskas (202-90) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Martynas Linkevicius (197-85) accounted for 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Triobet players scored in double figures. Forward Audrius Maneikis (203-84, college: Motlow St. CC) came up with 24 points and forward Julius Kazakauskas (197-90) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Olimpas in the defeat. Olimpas' coach Alidas Zukauskas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Triobet moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Olimpas. Triobet will meet at home higher ranked Dzukija (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpas will play against Ezerunas-Karys in Moletai and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Triobet: M.Linkevicius 21+7reb+1ast, V.Kruzikas 19+5reb+2ast, T.Milinskas 18+12reb+2ast, T.Sebeziovas 10+2ast, A.Lencevicius 4+2reb+4ast, D.Gulbinas 3+4reb Olimpas: A.Maneikis 24+3reb+1ast, E.Gintvainis 8+4ast, R.Venskus 8+1reb+1ast, T.Domarkas 7+4reb, M.Kazonas 7+1reb+1ast, E.Jocys 6+2reb
Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked Ezerunas-Karys (5-7) defeated bottom-ranked Gargzdai-Bremena (1-10) in Moletai 56-47. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Gargzdai-Bremena won third quarter 14-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was forward Remigijus Sugintas (200-87) who scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Marius Kugauda (191-76) chipped in 9 points and 4 assists. Ezerunas-Karys' coach Mindaugas Kildisius allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Donatas Tarolis (201-94) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and forward Linas Jonuska (198-91) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Ezerunas-Karys maintains thirteenth place with 5-7 record. Gargzdai-Bremena lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Ezerunas-Karys' next round opponent will be higher ranked Olimpas (#9) and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gargzdai-Bremena will play against Meresta (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Ezerunas-Karys: R.Sugintas 10+8reb+2ast, M.Kugauda 9+1reb+4ast, M.Janisius 9, R.Jukonis 6+4reb+1ast, K.Alekna 5+3reb, G.Kulbis 5+5reb+2ast Gargzdai: D.Tarolis 12+6reb+1ast, L.Jonuska 11+5reb, M.Grigaitis 8+3reb, D.Matutis 5+3reb+3ast, G.Sakalas 5+2reb, M.Martinkus 3+8reb+3ast
The game between fourth ranked Meresta (8-4) and 16th ranked Silute (3-8) in Pakruojis ended with biggest points difference. Meresta outscored guests from Silute 94-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Silute. The game without a history. Meresta led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Silute's 22. Meresta players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Silute's players. The best player for the winners was guard Tomas Gaidamavicius (191-82) who scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Benas Bagdonavicius (202-91) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Meresta players scored in double figures. Guard Vitalis Pancerevas (185-87, college: Weatherford JC) produced 19 points and center Arturas Kaubrys (205-83) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Meresta maintains fourth place with 8-4 record. Silute at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Meresta's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Gargzdai-Bremena (#18) on the road which should be another easy win for them. Silute will play against Perlas-MRU (#11) in Vilnius. Top scorers: Meresta: B.Bagdonavicius 18+7reb+2ast, I.Vaitkus 18+4reb+1ast, L.Radavicius 17+1reb+7ast, T.Gaidamavicius 13+7reb+9ast, D.Keburys 8+5reb+3ast, A.Gurklys 8+2reb Silute: V.Pancerevas 19+3reb+1ast, G.Pakalniskis 11+2reb, A.Kaubrys 10+7reb, D.Lavonne Brents 8+3reb+2ast, R.Brencius 5+5reb, E.Saulys 3+4reb+1ast
Leading Mazeikiai (8-3) recorded its third loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked Dzukija (7-3) 88-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mazeikiai. Dzukija made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Povilas Sakinis (199-80) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Mindaugas Reminas (190-86) helped adding 23 points. Forward Osvaldas Macernis (196-82) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and Belarusian center Aleh Kojenets (208-77, college: NC-Wilmington) scored 19 points. Five Mazeikiai players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Dzukija maintains fifth place with 7-3 record. Mazeikiai at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Suduva-Mantinga and Statyba. Dzukija will play against Triobet (#8) in Jonava in the next round. Mazeikiai will play against Zanavykas (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Dzukija: P.Sakinis 32+10reb+1ast, M.Reminas 23+4reb+3ast, C.Trybanski 11+7reb, T.Skripkauskas 9+9reb+1ast, G.Kurtinaitis 8+3reb, B.Harrison 5+4reb+10ast Mazeikiai: A.Kojenets 19+3reb+3ast, R.Giedraitis 19+1reb+3ast, O.Macernis 14+14reb+1ast, V.Pikalavicius 12+4reb+1ast, A.Mazutis 11+3reb+5ast, M.Sidlauskas 5+5reb+6ast
VTB League: Nizhny Novgorod prolong the series against Zalgiris - May 18, 2013
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Novgorod - Zalgiris 60:59
Nizhny Novgorod prolong the series against Zalgiris after a thrilling win in Russia. The hosts grabbed a 60:59 win on Saturday and will need another win to head back to Lithuania. Game 4 is scheduled for tomorrow in Nizhny Novgorod.
The hosts trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 9-4 charge, which allowed them to win the game. BC Nizhny Novgorod dominated on the defensive end, holding Zalgiris to just 4 points in fourth quarter [read more]
Novgorod - Zalgiris 60:59
Nizhny Novgorod prolong the series against Zalgiris after a thrilling win in Russia. The hosts grabbed a 60:59 win on Saturday and will need another win to head back to Lithuania. Game 4 is scheduled for tomorrow in Nizhny Novgorod. The hosts trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 9-4 charge, which allowed them to win the game. BC Nizhny Novgorod dominated on the defensive end, holding Zalgiris to just 4 points in fourth quarter. BC Nizhny Novgorod forced 19 Zalgiris turnovers. The best player for the winners was Semen Antonov (202-PF-89, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who scored 13 points. Evgeni Baburin (190-G-87) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Oliver Lafayette (188-G-84, college: Houston) who recorded 17 points and 4 assists and forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-F-89) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) netted 10 and Robertas Javtokas (211-C-80, agency: Interperformances, college: Arizona) brought 9 in defeat.
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.
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