{"id":8502,"date":"2025-11-02T18:40:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T16:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=8502"},"modified":"2025-11-05T14:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:23:27","slug":"pirmajame-sezono-derbyje-zalgiris-nuginklavo-ryta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/pirmajame-sezono-derbyje-zalgiris-nuginklavo-ryta\/","title":{"rendered":"Zalgiris defeats Rytas in the first derby of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first LKL derby of the season, supported by Betsson, ended with a victory for the reigning Lithuanian champions, Zalgiris Kaunas (6\u20131).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomas Masiulis\u2019 squad defended their home court with a 79\u201375 (15\u201321, 27\u201317, 22\u201314, 15\u201323) win over Rytas Vilnius (5\u20132) and became the sole leader of the standings.<\/p>\n

For both teams, this was the lowest-scoring game of the season. Until now, Zalgiris had never scored fewer than 85 points, while Rytas had always reached at least 84.<\/p>\n

In the firstquarter, Rytas\u2019 only scorer for nearly five minutes was Ignas Sargi\u016bnas, but that was enough to keep Rytas in front (10\u20138). Soon after, Jerrick Harding took over offensively, remaining the only Rytas player to score for several minutes (20\u201315). At the end of the quarter, Martynas Paliuk\u0117nas added one free throw, and\u00a0 Vilnius team led 21\u201315.<\/p>\n

In the second quarter, Rytas extended its lead to double digits (31\u201321) after points from Jordan Walker. However, Sylvain Francisco and \u0104\u017euolas Tubelis quickly brought Zalgiris back into the game (31\u201332). Then came Deividas Sirvydis\u2019 show \u2014 after his 8 straight points and a Maodo Lo three-pointer at the buzzer, the hosts took control, 42\u201338.<\/p>\n

After halftime, Zalgiris tightened its defense, making life difficult for Rytas on offense. Meanwhile, the Kaunas side gradually increased its lead and reached double digits (52\u201342). The visitors managed to stabilize the game but couldn\u2019t significantly cut the deficit. Entering the final quarter, Zalgiris held a solid advantage, 64\u201352.<\/p>\n

In the last ten minutes, Jerrick Harding and Ignas Brazdeikis exchanged successful plays, but the situation didn\u2019t change much (76\u201363). Both teams traded baskets, which suited the green-and-whites, who maintained a safe margin. Jordan Walker\u2019s late effort brought Rytas closer, but time ran out for a comeback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The first LKL derby of the season, supported by Betsson, ended with a victory for the reigning Lithuanian champions, Zalgiris Kaunas (6\u20131). Tomas Masiulis\u2019 squad defended their home court with a 79\u201375 (15\u201321, 27\u201317, 22\u201314, 15\u201323) win over Rytas Vilnius (5\u20132) and became the sole leader of the standings. 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