Lietkabelis dominate over Zalgiris, level LKL semis series at 1-1 / News - Basketnews.com

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Lietkabelis Panevezys left no chance for Zalgiris Kaunas, 79-55 (20-16, 28-11, 14-16, 17-12), in Game 2 of the Lithuanian Basketball League semifinals.

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Lietkabelis leveled the best-of-five series at one win apiece, while Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday (May 19) at Zalgirio Arena.

Lietkabelis ran away from their opponents in the second quarter. EuroCup's squad organized a 9-0 run and created a solid 14-point advantage (33-19).

After another 6-0 spurt late in the second tally, Lietkabelis were up by 21 at halftime (48-27).

The second half was a mere formality, as Zalgiris could not bring the intrigue back.

Vytenis Lipkevicius led the route for the winners, accumulating 21 points (3/5 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 3/4 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 24 PIR.

Josh Nebo was a bright spot for Zalgiris, posting 16 points (8/9 2PT), 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 block, and 16 PIR.

Lietkabelis: Vytenis Lipkevicius 21 (4 REB), Dorde Gagic 15 (5 REB), Panagiotis Kalaitzakis 9 (10 REB, 4 AST).

Zalgiris: Josh Nebo 16 (5 REB), Tyler Cavanaugh 10 (4 REB).

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