Lithuania
Regular Season Round 23: Nafta Universitetas - Zalgiris-Sabonio 87-86
Date: January 6, 2012
The most exciting game of round 23 in the NKL took place in Klaipeda. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Zalgiris-Sabonio (13-10) to first ranked Nafta Universitetas (16-7) 87-86 on Friday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Zalgiris-Sabonio won fourth quarter 26-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Nafta Universitetas made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Zalgiris-Sabonio turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Zalgiris-Sabonio helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Modestas Kumpys (191-91) saved the victory by scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Julius Kazakauskas (197-90) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tauras Jogela (201-93) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and forward Vaidas Kariniauskas (198-93) added 19 points and 5 assists in the effort for Zalgiris-Sabonio. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nafta Universitetas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-7 record. Zalgiris-Sabonio at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nafta Universitetas are looking forward to face Radviliskis (#4) on the road in the next round. Zalgiris-Sabonio will play against Meresta in Pakruojis and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris-Sabonio: M.Grigonis 19+1reb+2ast, T.Jogela 19+11reb+7ast, V.Kariniauskas 19+3reb+5ast, J.Tamulis 14+3reb+3ast, R.Jakstas 7+10reb+1ast, Z.Skucas 4+3reb
Nafta Universitetas: J.Kazakauskas 18+6reb+2ast, M.Kumpys 17+7reb+2ast, E.Lengvinas 16+1reb+3ast, D.Anuzis 13+3reb+2ast, H.Venskus 8+1reb+7ast, V.Tarolis 8+3reb
Terms:
Field Goals : 2PM-A (2 point Field Goal made-attempts) 3PM-A (3 point Field Goal made-attempts) FTM-A (free throws made-attempt)
Rebounds : OFF (Offensive) DEF (Defensive) TOT (total)
Fouls : CM (Committed) RV (received)
Blocks : FV (In Favor) AG (Against)
Other terms : MIN (minutes) AST (assists) ST (steals) TO (Turnovers) PTS (points) RNK (ranking)
Regular Season Round 23: Nafta Universitetas - Zalgiris-Sabonio 87-86
Date: January 6, 2012
The most exciting game of round 23 in the NKL took place in Klaipeda. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Zalgiris-Sabonio (13-10) to first ranked Nafta Universitetas (16-7) 87-86 on Friday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Zalgiris-Sabonio won fourth quarter 26-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Nafta Universitetas made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Zalgiris-Sabonio turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Zalgiris-Sabonio helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Modestas Kumpys (191-91) saved the victory by scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Julius Kazakauskas (197-90) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tauras Jogela (201-93) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and forward Vaidas Kariniauskas (198-93) added 19 points and 5 assists in the effort for Zalgiris-Sabonio. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nafta Universitetas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-7 record. Zalgiris-Sabonio at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nafta Universitetas are looking forward to face Radviliskis (#4) on the road in the next round. Zalgiris-Sabonio will play against Meresta in Pakruojis and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris-Sabonio: M.Grigonis 19+1reb+2ast, T.Jogela 19+11reb+7ast, V.Kariniauskas 19+3reb+5ast, J.Tamulis 14+3reb+3ast, R.Jakstas 7+10reb+1ast, Z.Skucas 4+3reb
Nafta Universitetas: J.Kazakauskas 18+6reb+2ast, M.Kumpys 17+7reb+2ast, E.Lengvinas 16+1reb+3ast, D.Anuzis 13+3reb+2ast, H.Venskus 8+1reb+7ast, V.Tarolis 8+3reb
 NAFTA UNIVERSITETAS (coach: Tomas Gaidamavicius)87 |
| FIELD GOALS | REBOUNDS | FOULS | BLOCKS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | NAME | MIN | 2PM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OFF | DEF | RB | AS | F | RV | ST | FV | AG | TO | PT | RNK | +/- |
| 45 | KiJiViusVis, zulaus | 40 | 0-7 (00.1%) | 6-0 (85%) | 0-1 (24.4%) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 62 | 86 | 5 |
| 63 | KuBpFs, bIdRsUis | 43 | 3-9 (09.6%) | 4-9 (38.7%) | 5-6 (5%) | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 69 | 62 | 5 |
| 3 | vRjDLajis, qLildis | 87 | 6-6 (655%) | 3-2 (05%) | 8-8 (655%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 61 | 68 | 5 |
| 7 | kRjsVus, HiQIldis | 82 | 6-4 (44.4%) | 6-3 (80%) | 4-3 (90%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 5 |
| 85 | ChIdIsILsVas, kaVUIQis | 66 | 6-8 (05%) | 5-6 (5%) | 6-6 (655%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 5 |
| 60 | XIQVus, gIjiUis | 83 | 6-0 (85%) | 5-5 (5%) | 8-3 (05%) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 5 |
| 0 | SjuJas, gRaLFdis | 85 | 4-0 (15%) | 6-8 (05%) | 3-0 (25%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 64 | 65 | 5 |
| 86 | wiQIlas, kilRjUQis | 63 | 8-3 (05%) | 5-5 (5%) | 3-3 (655%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 66 | 5 |
| 65 | mulsas, SuQaBis | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | zIVuMiaUas, gijaRl | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| 68 | ORUQiusVis, zuQDas | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| wIUil | 62-41 (05.5%) | 65-89 (49.5%) | 86-89 (99.2%) | 7 | 88 | 46 | 62 | 62 | 5 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 62 | 29 | 70 | |||
 ZALGIRIS-SABONIO86 |
| FIELD GOALS | REBOUNDS | FOULS | BLOCKS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | NAME | MIN | 2PM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OFF | DEF | RB | AS | F | RV | ST | FV | AG | TO | PT | RNK | +/- |
| 2 | KiQajaiusVis, kiadis | 42 | 7-61 (01.4%) | 5-6 (5%) | 6-8 (05%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 67 | 60 | 5 |
| 65 | zIDRli, wiuQis | 43 | 1-7 (11.9%) | 8-3 (05%) | 6-6 (655%) | 6 | 65 | 66 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 67 | 40 | 5 |
| 63 | ziVsUis, eIlijdis | 82 | 8-8 (655%) | 6-8 (05%) | 5-5 (5%) | 6 | 7 | 65 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 68 | 5 |
| 64 | GQaDIjas, biQaus | 86 | 1-7 (11.9%) | 8-4 (11.9%) | 6-8 (05%) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 67 | 64 | 5 |
| 48 | KFBijUis, AaBIjis | 60 | 6-6 (655%) | 5-5 (5%) | 8-8 (655%) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| 0 | wiBulas, zusUis | 46 | 6-0 (85%) | 3-2 (05%) | 5-5 (5%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 63 | 65 | 5 |
| 68 | AVuZis, cFDaBijUis | 63 | 6-6 (655%) | 5-5 (5%) | 8-3 (05%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | zijusVas, AaBIjis | 64 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-3 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
| 69 | miQiusVis, XRQanus | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| 44 | gaBsi, wIBis | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| wIUil | 81-34 (15.0%) | 7-88 (35.7%) | 9-66 (14.1%) | 1 | 89 | 44 | 67 | 89 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 88 | 21 | 24 | |||
Terms:
Field Goals : 2PM-A (2 point Field Goal made-attempts) 3PM-A (3 point Field Goal made-attempts) FTM-A (free throws made-attempt)
Rebounds : OFF (Offensive) DEF (Defensive) TOT (total)
Fouls : CM (Committed) RV (received)
Blocks : FV (In Favor) AG (Against)
Other terms : MIN (minutes) AST (assists) ST (steals) TO (Turnovers) PTS (points) RNK (ranking)
