Zalgiris takes down Neptunas at home 1

Zalgiris secured another victory at home, as they defeated Neptunas Klaipeda 77-46. This improved the Kaunas side’s record to 14-1, as Neptunas dropped to 6-8.

The opening quarter was slow to catch pace, as the visitors held a single-point lead, 12-13, after 10 minutes of action. Nevertheless, the green-and-whites managed to get their heads back ahead, as they entered the break leading by five.

Zalgiris raced off to a double-digit margin early in the second half, and held the advantage until the very end, going off to win by a huge margin, 77-46.

Zalgiris was led by Ignas Brazdeikis’ 14 points. Kevarrius Hayes added 11 points, as Edgaras Ulanovas had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Arnas Butkevicius finished up with 9 points, as Laurynas Birutis and Rolands Smits ended up with 8 apiece.