Rytas defeated the Wolves by 86:78 in the Lithuanian League playoffs, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
In the first quarter, we didn’t see good offensive performances from either team, as reflected in the score after 10 minutes – 17:16. Wolves played better in the second quarter than their opponents and gained a four-point lead at halftime – 43:39.
Rytas dominated the third period, taking an eight-point lead into the final 10 minutes – 66:58. As the game progressed, the home team built a double-digit lead that was insurmountable for the Wolves. In this way, Rytas took a 2-1 lead in the playoff series.
Marcus Foster was the top scorer for Rytas with 18 points, while Rasheed Sulaimon led the Wolves with 32 points.
The next game is scheduled for May 30th, with the Wolves hosting.