Lietkabelis secured their fourth win in the championship, defeating BC Wolves 108-105 after two overtimes in a thrilling derby.
Although the home team had a better start and took the lead initially, the guests gained a five-point advantage towards the end of the first quarter. Wolves maintained their lead during the second period, going into halftime with a one-point edge.
A fierce battle ensued in the second half. Wolves held the advantage, but the home team kept it close. The game went into overtime, and there was no winner in the additional five minutes, leading to a second overtime. In the end, Lietkabelis prevailed in the second overtime.
Gediminas Orelik led his team to victory with 23 points, while on the other side, Rasheed Sulaimon had 33 points. It’s worth noting that Arturs Zagars suffered a serious injury in the visiting team.
Rytas secured their fifth win of the season by dominating Mazeikiai by 90-54.
It was clear that the home team would secure the win after the first quarter when they had an 18-point lead. By the end of the first half, Rytas had built a 35-point advantage. They maintained their lead throughout the game and ultimately achieved the victory.
Margiris Normantas led his team to victory with 23 points, while Caleb Hoffman scored 12 points for the opposing team.