{"id":8917,"date":"2026-01-10T19:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T17:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=8917"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T17:15:47","slug":"gargzdai-extend-rytas-losing-streak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/gargzdai-extend-rytas-losing-streak\/","title":{"rendered":"Garg\u017edai Extend Rytas\u2019 Losing Streak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">In the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL),\u00a0 sponsored by \u201eBetsson\u201c ,Garg\u017edai (6-9) recorded a dramatic home victory, managing to overcome Rytas Vilnius (9-5) with a score of 82:78 (15:16, 21:15, 23:25, 23:22).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The first meeting between the teams had ended in a blowout victory for the Vilnius side, 99:73.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">For Rytas, this was their third consecutive loss in the LKL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Garg\u017edai started the match stronger as the Rytas offense struggled (6:2). It took half a quarter for Jordan Walker to end the scoring drought for the visitors (4:6), and Art\u016bras Gudaitis soon leveled the score at 6:6. Rytas attempted to take the initiative (9:6) but held only a minimal lead after the first quarter \u2013 16:15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Garg\u017edai opened the second quarter with a run to lead 23:16. Although Jacob Wiley and Jerrick Harding tried to pull Rytas closer (26:29), the hosts remained in front at halftime \u2013 36:31.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">By the break, both teams had made only one three-pointer each \u2013 Garg\u017edai 1-of-13 and Rytas 1-of-15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">After the interval, Laurynas Vai\u0161taras and Deividas Gailius pushed the hosts forward (45:36), though Rytas kept pace through free throws. An unsportsmanlike foul was called on Trey Pulliam, and the gap narrowed to a single point (56:57), setting the stage for an intriguing final quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Midway through the fourth, Rytas still trailed narrowly (72:73) after a Simonas Luko\u0161ius three-pointer. Jerrick Harding answered a free throw by Paulius Petrilevi\u010dius with two of his own (74:74) with 3 minutes remaining. Ignas Sargi\u016bnas converted free throws, but Justin Turner immediately responded with a two-pointer \u2013 76:76. As time wound down with 66 seconds left, Turner scored a crucial basket while being fouled \u2013 79:76.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">As both teams&#8217; attacks stalled, Paulius Petrilevi\u010dius grabbed an offensive rebound, leading to a foul on Justin Turner. Turner remained composed at the line (81:76), though Ignas Sargi\u016bnas responded with a quick basket \u2013 78:81.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">With 10.5 seconds left, Jalon Pipkins made one of two free throws (82:78). Rytas failed to score on their final possession, and the hosts secured the win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Making his debut for Rytas, Jordan Caroline scored 7 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and recorded 9 efficiency points in 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The returning Kenneth Smith missed three long-range shots in 17 minutes, recorded 2 assists, committed a foul, and finished with -2 efficiency points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Garg\u017edai:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Justin Turner 19 (7\/20 FG, 5 reb, 12 eff), Jalon Pipkins 15 (6\/15 FG), Deividas Gailius 12 (8 reb, 2\/7 3PT), Martinas Meieris 11.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Jerrick Harding 23 (5 reb, 27 eff), Jordan Walker 14 (7 ast, 6\/18 FG), Art\u016bras Gudaitis 12 (11 reb, 21 eff), Simonas Luko\u0161ius 9.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL),\u00a0 sponsored by \u201eBetsson\u201c ,Garg\u017edai (6-9) recorded a dramatic home victory, managing to overcome Rytas Vilnius (9-5) with a score of 82:78 (15:16, 21:15, 23:25, 23:22). 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