Zalgiris dominate in Game 5, advance to Lithuanian League semis / News - Basketnews.com

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In a do-or-die game of the Lithuanian Basketball League quarterfinals, Zalgiris Kaunas eased pats Neptunas Klaipeda 89-60 (23-14, 16-13, 33-17, 17-16) and advanced to the next phase.

2-pointers this season

51%18,1Points made:18,1Accuracy:51,4%Place in standings:16Record max:28Record min:11Most made 2FGs:Josh NeboTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The reigning Lithuanian champs will meet EuroCup's squad Lietkabelis Panaezys in the LKL semifinals. The semis format consists of the best-of-five series.

Powered by Josh Nebo and Niels Giffey's buckets, Zalgiris ran away from their opponents in the second quarter. The Greens spurted 10-1 and created a 14-point advantage (36-22). Neptunas arranged a last efficient attack before halftime and both squads were separated by 12 points (39-27) after 20 playing minutes.

Zalgiris pushed the gas pedal once more at the start of the third tally. Kazys Maksvytis' men organized a 12-0 push, gained a 24-point advantage (58-34), and never looked back.

Niels Giffey was a top performer for the winners, finishing the duel with 15 points (2/4 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 8/8 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 23 PIR.

Zalgiris: Niels Giffey 15 (5 REB), Tyler Cavanaugh 14 (5 REB, 4 AST), Josh Nebo 11, Tai Webster 11.

Neptunas: Deividas Gailius 14, Matas Jogela 9, Benas Griciunas 7 (6 REB).

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