Zalgiris hands Neptunas first home loss 13
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Neptunas’ eight-game winning streak got snapped when Zalgiris rolled into town. Having converted on 60 percent of their long-range shots, the defending Betsafe–LKL champions had to work hard for it but ultimately secured an 83-75 win.
It was the sixth consecutive victory for Zalgiris, as they improved their record to 18-2. It was the fourth loss this season for Neptunas and just their first one at home, as they dropped a spot and sit third with a 15-4 record.
It was quite an intense battle throughout the entirety of the game and Zalgiris were up by a single point mid-way through the final quarter. An 8-0 run created some breathing room for the visitors, as they finished the game strong to take home the victory.
Aaron White was the leading scorer for Zalgiris, as he recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds. Antanas Kavaliauskas added 12 points, while the trio of Edgaras Ulanovas, Kevin Pangos and Vasilije Micic all had 11 points to their names.
Edgaras Zelionis stood out as the best player for Neptunas, as he dropped 25 points. Simas Galdikas recorded an unusual statline, as he had 13 points, 8 rebounds and a season-high of 6 assists. Renaldas Seibutis chipped in with 11 points.
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