{"id":9114,"date":"2026-04-07T22:18:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=9114"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:59:49","slug":"history-made-in-the-czech-republic-rytas-dramatically-advances-to-the-fiba-champions-league-final-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/history-made-in-the-czech-republic-rytas-dramatically-advances-to-the-fiba-champions-league-final-four\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORY MADE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC: RYTAS DRAMATICALLY ADVANCES TO THE FIBA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL FOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius \u00a0showcased incredible grit and, after a dramatic road battle, edged out ERA Nymburk 70:69. This victory propels Rytas into the club&#8217;s first-ever FIBA Champions League Final Four, set to take place from May 7-9 in Badalona, Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Nymburk started strong, with Tony Perkins hitting a three-pointer with a foul to establish an early lead (11:3). However, Rytas quickly stabilized: Ignas Sargi\u016bnas notched 5 consecutive points, and efficient interior plays from Art\u016bras Gudaitis and Kay Bruhnke brought Rytas within striking distance (11:9). Towards the end of the quarter, the Vilnius squad seized momentum. Gytis Masiulis, coming off the bench, contributed 4 points and solid defensive play, and Simonas Luko\u0161i\u016bnas&#8217; three-pointer off an Augustas Mar\u010diulionis assist gave Rytas their first lead (19:21). ERA Nymburk tied the game in the final minute, leaving the score knotted at 21:21 after the opening frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The second quarter saw an even contest, with both teams trading blows. Gytis Masiulis continued to shine for Rytas, his free throws and accurate three-pointer preventing Nymburk from pulling away. Jordan Caroline and Augustas Mar\u010diulionis added crucial points with drives, and with 20 seconds remaining, Tony Perkins&#8217; free throws kept the score tied (38:38). However, the quarter concluded with a cold shower for Rytas: after an offensive turnover, Ondrej Sehnal banked in an improbable shot from beyond half-court as the buzzer sounded, putting Nymburk up 41:38.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I. Sargi\u016bnas \u201eBuvo smagu \u017eaisti i\u0161vykoj, bet jausmas kaip namuose\u201c\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B85k4_CuD6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">In the third quarter, Rytas repeatedly breathed down their opponents&#8217; necks, closing the gap to a single possession multiple times. Ignas Sargi\u016bnas and Kay Bruhnke&#8217;s successful drives and free throws prevented Nymburk from creating separation, while Jerrick Harding and Speedy Smith&#8217;s mid-quarter buckets maintained maximum tension. Unfortunately for Rytas, the quarter ended poorly: after a string of offensive miscues, ERA Nymburk capitalized with a run. Martin Kriz&#8217;s three-pointer and Matej Svoboda&#8217;s transition layup after a steal gave Nymburk their largest lead of the game heading into the final period \u2013 60:52.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas launched a furious comeback in the fourth quarter. Jerrick Harding and Art\u016bras Gudaitis ignited their offense, and after Speedy Smith&#8217;s three-pointer and a powerful fast-break dunk from Gudaitis, the deficit shrunk to just two points (66:64). With one minute left, Kay Bruhnke&#8217;s free throws brought the visitors within a single shot (69:68).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The game&#8217;s climax unfolded in the final 6 seconds. Ignas Sargi\u016bnas stepped to the free-throw line for three attempts. Though the first missed, the subsequent two found their mark, putting Rytas ahead (69:70). On Nymburk&#8217;s final possession, Rytas&#8217; defense held strong: J. Bohacik&#8217;s three-point attempt and J. Lawrence&#8217;s shot from under the basket both missed their target, and Gytis Masiulis secured the defensive rebound as the final buzzer sounded, sealing the victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">From May 7-9, Vilnius Rytas will write a new chapter in the club&#8217;s history in Badalona, where they will compete for the FIBA Champions League title for the first time ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas scorers: Ignas Sargi\u016bnas 12, Gytis Masiulis 11 (8 rebounds), Jerrick Harding 10, Art\u016bras Gudaitis 9, Kay Bruhnke 8, Speedy Smith 7, Simonas Luko\u0161i\u016bnas 6, Augustas Mar\u010diulionis 4, Martynas Paliuk\u0117nas 3.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rytas Vilnius \u00a0showcased incredible grit and, after a dramatic road battle, edged out ERA Nymburk 70:69. 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