Rytas vs Wolves: Analysis and Prediction – Rytas will host Wolves in the Lithuanian League semifinals Game 3.
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Rytas Team News
After eliminating Jonava with a 2-0 result in the quarterfinal series, Rytas was defeated in Game 1 of the semifinals. The biggest problem was their three-point shooting, but in Game 2, they dominated in that segment and tied the series at 1-1.
Following those initial problems, Rytas justified their reputation as the most efficient team in Lithuania, averaging over 93 points per game. They far exceeded that average by scoring 115 points in the second game with an incredible 62% shooting from three-point range. They made 22 three-pointers out of 36 attempts, and the fact that three players each made three three-pointers shows how much of a threat they are from beyond the arc. Six players scored in double digits, led by Gytis Radzevicius with 16 points, followed by Margiris Normantas with one point less. Marcus Foster, the best individual in this lineup, did not stand out in either of the two games, so it is expected that he will deliver his share of the offensive output in Game 3.
With rebounding control and excellent ball movement during Game 2, they created many open three-point shots, which they hit at a high percentage. This is precisely the formula for the win in this game as well, along with trying to minimize turnovers caused by the fast pace of play.
Wolves Team News
The Wolves were in great form at the end of the season, losing only twice in their last 12 games. It is worth noting that during this period, they defeated Zalgiris, and in the quarterfinals, they outplayed Neptunas 2-1. They broke through in Game 1 against Rytas, but squandered that advantage with a convincing 113:76 loss in the second game on their home court.
Arturs Zagars, a player who had been injured for a long time and in whom the Wolves have placed a lot of hope, still isn’t in recognizable form (2/12 from the field in Game 2). Perhaps the team’s biggest problem is that, at this moment, they are far behind Rytas in terms of three-point shooting potency. This was most evident in Game 2, although they managed to hit 10 three-pointers during Game 1. Rasheed Sulaimon is the only one performing at the expected level, scoring 18 points in the first game and 16 in the second. Besides him, only Jeff Taylor stood out during Game 2, while the rest of the team’s contribution was minimal. The team generally plays a reasonable style of basketball and doesn’t usually force three-point shots, but they will need to improve their shooting percentages, as with 33% shooting from the field in the previous game, they don’t stand a chance.
As we already mentioned, the formula for a good result and potentially another breakthrough lies in finding much better positions for shots, whether for two or three points. Additionally, they need to slow down the tempo, as they simply cannot compete with Rytas in “run and gun” basketball. At least, that hasn’t been the case so far.
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Rytas vs Wolves Prediction
Tip-off Time: Monday, 27.05.2024, 17:50 CET
Prediction: Rytas -7.5
Odds: 1.92
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