Rytas Vilnius (3–0) continues its unbeaten run in the Lithuanian Basketball League, sponsored by Betsson, defeating Utena Juventus (0–2) 92–85 (19–24, 29–27, 22–14, 22–20) on the road.
Devon Daniels started the game strong for Utena, helping the home team take a 7–2 lead. The Utena forward was unstoppable, prompting Rytas coach Giedrius Žibėnas to call a timeout. Immediately after the break, Erikas Venskus hit a three-pointer (12–4), and Evaldas Šaulys helped Utena extend the lead to double digits at 16–6. A good stretch from Rytas, combined with a long-range shot from Simonas Lukošius, cut the deficit to three (15–18). After the first quarter, Utena still held a narrow lead — 24–19.
In the second quarter, Ivan Vraneš kept Utena ahead at 30–25. Gytis Radzevičius pulled Rytas forward, and Gytis Masiulis tied the score at 35–35. Utena regained the advantage (40–38), but it was short-lived, as the teams were tied again at 43–43. Key shots from Paulius Valinskas and Ivan Vraneš gave Utena a 51–48 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, Martynas Paliukėnas and Artūras Gudaitis brought Rytas back into the lead — 55–53. Ryan Schwiegris briefly put Utena ahead (58–57), but Ignas Sargiūnas hit a three-pointer, and Jacob Wiley added two points, giving Rytas a 64–61 advantage. Rytas then reached its largest lead so far at 68–63, and after three quarters, the visitors led 70–65.
In the fourth quarter, Wiley, Gudaitis, and Kay Bruhnke worked to break the game open. Rytas extended the lead to double digits (79–69), but P. Valinskas and Šarūnas Beniušis kept Utena in the fight, cutting it to 73–79. Wiley responded to E. Venskus’ basket (78–83), but I. Sargiūnas scored a crucial shot to make it 85–78. With two minutes remaining, Gytis Radzevičius further increased Rytas’ lead to 88–80, while P. Valinskas made a free throw. I. Sargiūnas made both of his attempts, and D. Daniels kept Utena in the game — 83–90. With one minute left, Jerrick Harding practically sealed the win for Rytas — 92–83.
Jordan Walker was still unable to help Rytas in this match.