Jonava upsets Zalgiris in overtime 28
Zalgiris suffered its third Betsafe-LKL loss, as they had to face defeat in Jonava. Kaunas team brought the game to overtime, but eventually fell short 97-100.
Zalgiris led for the most of the game, and was in front 45-33 at halftime. The margin was as big as 50-35, but the hosts never gave up.
Jonava actually came back from down eight in the last three minutes of the game and was the one leading 87-85 with 39 seconds to play after a basket by Juan Palacios. Edgaras Ulanovas tied the score and the match went to the extra period.
Emmanuel Lecomte put Jonava up 96-91 with 2:12 to play in overtime and his team never gave up its lead.
Tyler Cavanaugh had 23 points while Ulanovas finished with 17 points plus 10 rebounds for Zalgiris. Lukas Lekavicius posted 14 points and seven assists.
Lecomte scored 33 points and veteran Palacios added 29 points and seven rebounds to lead Jonava.
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