Tyler Cavanaugh’s dominant performance helps Zalgiris overcome Siauliai 22
Zalgiris Kaunas (15-1) overcame Siauliai (9-6) in Friday’s LKL match. The team coached by Jure Zdovc won 89-86 (20-23, 22-23, 18-14, 29-26) on the road.
Zalgiris scored 29 points in the final quarter, coming back from a five-point deficit (62-67), led by Tyler Cavanaugh and Edgaras Ulanovas, the only two players in double-digit for the EuroLeague side.
In the first half, Siauliai did a good job offensively, reaching a maximum advantage of six points during the second quarter (28-22).
Tyler Cavanaugh was the top scorer for Zalgiris with 26 points (2/3 2PT, 5/9 3PT, 7/8 FT), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 2 turnovers.
Jonathan Elmore had a fantastic performance for BC Siauliai, finishing with 32 points (7/12 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 9/9 FT), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 turnovers.
Zalgiris Kaunas: Tyler Cavanaugh 26 (8 REB), Edgaras Ulanovas 21 (6 REB).
Siauliai: Jonathan Elmore 32 (7 AST), Giedrius Staniulis 16, Martynas Varnas 11, Nemanja Bezbradica 10.
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