After two quarters, the Kaunas team led 38:37, and only in the third quarter, during which they scored 34 points, did they pull ahead (72:61).
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In the first two quarters, Žalgiris shot poorly from afar – making only 1 out of 12 (8%) – Carsen Edwards missed the first five three-pointers he attempted. However, after the break, he heated up and finished the game with a 28% shooting percentage (8/28).
Jonas Valančiūnas scored 20 points (7/10 two-pointers, 6/7 free throws) in 19 minutes, grabbed 9 rebounds, made 1 assist, committed 1 turnover, and collected 28 efficiency points.
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Sterling Brown scored 14, Marius Grigonis, and C. Edwards, who introduced himself with dunks, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu each scored 13 points.
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Dovydas Giedraitis recorded 7 assists.
To be continued…
