Lithuania

IsaiahTaylorZalgiris - Rytas 97-87 Zalgiris earned the LKL 22/23 title. They overcame Rytas in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to lift the trophy. Isaiah Taylor (190-PG-1994, college: Texas) posted 32 points to pace the winners. Rytas eked out a 24-23 lead after ten minutes. But Zalgiris used a 23-21 run in the second stanza to take a 46-45 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the third stanza. Zalgiris entered the final period up by one point. The hosts unleashed...

MartynasEchodasHere is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fifth-ranked Juventus (15-10) made lots of trouble for second ranked Rytas (20-5) in Vilnius on Saturday. Rytas managed to secure only two-point victory 103-101. However their fans expected easier game. 31 personal fouls committed by Juventus helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Martynas Echodas (206-1997) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the...

LaurynasBirutisThe teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between Top Four teams took place in Kaunas. First ranked host Zalgiris (25-4) defeated 3rd placed Wolves (20-9) 71-65. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Wolves. The former international center Laurynas Birutis (213-1997) stepped up and scored...

GytisNemeiksaPlayer of the Year: Aurelijus Pukelis (205-PF-1994) of Suduva-Mantinga Guard of the Year: Martynas Mazeika (193-G-1985) of Kretinga Forward of the Year: Aurelijus Pukelis (205-PF-1994) of Suduva-Mantinga Center of the Year: Karolis Guscikas (206-F/C-1992) of Gargzdu Defensive Player of the Year: Motiejus Krivas (214-C-2004) of Zalgiris Most Improved Player of the Year: Liutauras Lelevicius (201-SG-2003) of Zalgiris Youth Player of the Year: Liutauras Lelevicius (201-SG-2003) of...

MotiejusKrivasFINAL Mazeikiai - Zalgiris II 65-69 Mazeikiai was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of center Motiejus Krivas (214-2004) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 13 rebounds. Gytis Nemeiksa (201-2001) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Zalgiris II's coach Vytautas Pliauga allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international swingman Arturas Jomantas (200-1985) answered with 16 points, 9...

Ahmad Caver26-year old guard Ahmad Caver (188-G-1996) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Wolves and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 28. He had the game-high 17 points adding two rebounds and seven assists for Wolves in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Prienai (#12, 4-24) with 36-point margin 94-58. Wolves maintains the 3rd position in Lithuanian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season....

ArturasJomantasSuduva-Mantinga - Mazeikiai 83-92 Mazeikiai dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Suduva-Mantinga's 36 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The former international swingman Arturas Jomantas (200-1985) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Point guard Karolis Babusis (190-2000) chipped in 19 points. Aurelijus Pukelis (205-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and...

Jamel MorrisThe games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 28 in the LKL took place in Utena. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Juventus (16-12) to fourth ranked Lietkabelis (18-10) 93-91 in the game for...