In the URBO-NKL points race, Šakiai Vytis-VDU (24-9) scored 14 three-pointers and successfully started their battles in the top eight. Erikas Kučiauskas’s team easily defeated Telšiai (18-15) 109-93 (27-17, 26-23, 32-22, 24-31) on their home court.
Kajus Leliukas scored 10 points in the first 6 minutes of the game, helping the hosts build a double-digit lead (18-4).
In the second quarter, Vytis-VDU did not slow down, beating the champions 21:8 and laying a solid foundation for victory at the VDU Sports Center in just one and a half quarters, 48:27.
The hosts, who played their most productive game of the season, attacked with impressive percentages. They made 29 of 41 two-point shots (71%), 14 of 36 three-point shots (39%), and 9 of 11 free throws (82%).
For the winners, Augustinas Mikštas scored 16 points (5/8 two-pointers, 1/2 three-pointers, 3/3 free throws), grabbed 5 rebounds, stole 1 ball, made 3 assists, blocked one shot, and generated 24 efficiency points in 18.5 minutes.
Paulius Velutis returned to the Šakiai team and was its top scorer, scoring 19 points (5/5 two-pointers, 3/6 three-pointers) in 21 minutes. He also made 4 assists and accumulated 16 efficiency points.
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