“Betsafe-LKL” second round closed with one of the most impressive comebacks in the history of the league, Jonava’s CBet (13-9) team.
The students of Virginijus Šeškaus, who eliminated the deficit of 23 points, are away 99:94 (9:29, 17:12, 22:17, 32:22, 19:14) tripped the Alytus Wolves (15-6) team after overtime.
After a tragic start to the game, the Jonavis fell behind by 23 points in the second half – 10:33. However, the visitors, who began to slowly climb the mountain, gradually reduced their lag, until finally they were ahead (76:75) with a minute to go. Eric Buckner then scored 2 points, Glynn Watson responded with a three-pointer with a foul, and Ahmad Caver, who made a long shot, saved the fur of the “wolves” – overtime was needed (80:80).
The extra five minutes were more successful for the guests – they led by 4 points with less than a minute left. Eigirdas Žukauskas scored from a distance, but on the other side of the field G. Watson realized one penalty (94:92).
Jeffery Taylor scored a two-pointer and left a few seconds for the decisive attack of the Ionians. After a one-minute break, the visitors misled the opponents – Goran Huskić’s shot was counted, and the hosts failed to respond. Not only that, Edvinas Šeškaus’ three-pointer with the siren was also counted – 99:94.
After this match, CBet secured head-to-head advantage over Wolves, as the first round clash between these teams ended with a crushing 80:62 home win for Jonava. After the second round, the Alytis team is in third place, while the Jonavi team is in sixth place.
The duel in Alytis was marked by a wonderful confrontation between the defenders. Former record scorer G. Watson scored 32 points (6/8 doubles, 5/11 triples), rebounded 6 balls and made the same number of assists and collected 36 utility points.
Alytiskis was led by A. Caveris, who also broke his personal scoring record – he scored 35 points (10/17 doubles, 3/7 triples), rebounded 4 balls, distributed the same number of assists and collected 28 utility points.
In this match, J. Taylor, who did not play for a month due to injury, returned to the floor. The Swede was productive – he scored 22 points.
Jonava’s team finally got Vytautas Šulskis. However, the captain of the team could not score points in almost 22 minutes.
Martinas Laksa and Lukas Kreišmontas did not play for the visitors. Vitalijs Kozys still couldn’t help the home team, as the team has not yet received the arrival of rookie Rashard Kelly.
„Wolves“: Ahmadas Caveris 35, Jeffery Tayloras 22, Eigirdas Žukauskas 16, Ericas Buckneris 8, Kristupas Žemaitis 6.
„CBet“: Glynn Watson 32, Goran Huskičius 20, Dovis Bičkauskis 19, Edvinas Šeškus 11, Jeffery Garrett 10.
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