{"id":9148,"date":"2026-04-29T20:30:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=9148"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:45:05","slug":"rytas-takes-a-huge-step-towards-second-place-in-klaipeda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/rytas-takes-a-huge-step-towards-second-place-in-klaipeda\/","title":{"rendered":"Rytas Takes a Huge Step Towards Second Place in Klaip\u0117da"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vilnius Rytas (19-10) has taken a significant stride towards securing second place in the Betsafe-LKL regular season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas’ squad triumphed over Klaip\u0117da Nept\u016bnas (16-12) with a score of 98:91 (24:24, 21:22, 22:20, 30:22) on the road, solidifying their position in second place in the standings.<\/span><\/p>\n

This victory guarantees Rytas the head-to-head advantage. Nept\u016bnas’ only remaining option to achieve a head-to-head advantage is to win their remaining four matches and hope for three losses from Rytas in as many possible games. In such a scenario, Nept\u016bnas would overtake Rytas by one win.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gytis Masiulis was the most valuable player for the winners this time, scoring 19 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and accumulating 26 efficiency points.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speedy Smith was not far behind \u2013 the American played a versatile game, adding 10 assists and 6 rebounds to his 9 points, for a total of 24 efficiency points. Art\u016bras Gudaitis also contributed significantly (19 pts, 3 reb, 20 eff. pts).<\/span><\/p>\n

For the losing side, neither the prolific Rihards Loma\u017es (24 pts, 5 ast, 22 eff. pts) nor Arnas Veli\u010dka, who recorded a double-double (10 pts, 13 ast, 20 eff. pts), could salvage the game. The big men were also solid \u2013 Donatas Tarolis (18 pts, 5 reb, 21 eff. pts) and Aurimas Majauskas (12 pts, 6 reb, 19 eff. pts).<\/span><\/p>\n

Martynas Pacevi\u010dius’ return to the court after almost half a year away from basketball was a positive development.<\/span><\/p>\n

The visitors started the game with 5 points in the first minute, but the hosts quickly got into their rhythm. Although Rytas initially held the lead for a bit longer, Nept\u016bnas was ahead by the end of the first quarter. However, after ten minutes, the scoreboard showed a tie \u2013 24:24.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second quarter unfolded almost identically, with neither team managing to gain a substantial lead. After an intensely contested battle, Rytas maintained a minimal advantage and led 46:45 at halftime.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the break, Rytas gained a relatively significant lead in the context of this game (54:48). However, they couldn’t capitalize on it and pull away. Towards the end of the quarter, the port city’s basketball players regained the lead, carrying a minimal reserve into the decisive ten-minute stretch \u2013 67:66.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter, the Lithuanian vice-champions managed to create a more comfortable situation for themselves (87:78). Time was running out, and the hosts couldn’t cut into the deficit. A more confident finish to the game ultimately secured a crucial victory for Rytas on their opponent’s home turf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nept\u016bnas: Rihards Loma\u017es 24, Donatas Tarolis 18, Aurimas Majauskas 12, Mindaugas Gird\u017ei\u016bnas and Arnas Veli\u010dka 10 each, Karlis \u0160ilinis 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rytas: Art\u016bras Gudaitis and Gytis Masiulis 19 each, Ignas Sargi\u016bnas 14, Martynas Paliuk\u0117nas 10, Speedy Smith 9, Kay’us Bruhnke and Jerrickas Harding 7 each, Jordanas Caroline 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: LKL.lt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vilnius Rytas (19-10) has taken a significant stride towards securing second place in the Betsafe-LKL regular season. Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas’ squad triumphed over Klaip\u0117da Nept\u016bnas (16-12) with a score of 98:91 (24:24, 21:22, 22:20, 30:22) on the road, solidifying their position in second place in the standings. This victory guarantees Rytas the head-to-head advantage. 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