{"id":780078,"date":"2019-10-20T13:26:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T11:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/lkl-zalgiris-rytas-20-10-2019-2"},"modified":"2025-04-29T00:14:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T22:14:47","slug":"lkl-zalgiris-rytas-20-10-2019-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/lkl-zalgiris-rytas-20-10-2019-780078","title":{"rendered":"LKL, \u017dalgiris – Rytas, 20\/10\/2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vilniaus Rytas – Kauno \u017dalgiris (3.40 odds – 1.3 odds, betsafe)<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the biggest clubs in Europe, Real Madrid, was defeated by \u017dalgiris on Thursday, and now they will face Vilniaus Rytas in the national championship. Both teams are undefeated in the Lithuanian Basketball League this season, so one of these teams will record their first loss in this match.<\/p>\n

Both \u017dalgiris and Rytas will enter this match in high spirits. Last Sunday, \u017dalgiris defeated Klaip\u0117dos Nept\u016bnas away with a score of 80-73, and on Thursday, they beat Real in the EuroLeague, riding a great wave of momentum. Rytas had a fun game last Saturday against Alytaus Dz\u016bkija, which they won by a margin of 38 points, but their Eurocup match against Partizan did not go well, losing at home 61-66.<\/p>\n

Both teams have not only won all their matches in the national championship so far but have done so with impressive margins: \u017dalgiris has celebrated victories with an average margin of 25 points, while Rytas has an average margin of 17.8 points. It will be very interesting to watch these teams face off again, as the match in Vilnius should be quite competitive.<\/p>\n\n

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Lithuanian Basketball Players<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since matches between Kauno \u017dalgiris and Vilniaus Rytas are always the most anticipated encounters in the Lithuanian Basketball League, and the history between these teams is very long, Lithuanian players often have the most significant impact on such matches. As R. \u0160i\u0161kauskas mentioned in an interview with krepsinis.net:<\/a> “Lithuanians understand the importance and tension of this derby more, as many of them grew up watching the battles between these teams, while foreign players are usually just helpers in such matches.” Interestingly, both teams have many Lithuanians in their rosters who are not just benchwarmers but play important roles, especially in the national championship.<\/p>\n

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Team Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vilniaus Rytas is led in the Lithuanian Basketball League by:<\/p>\n

Eimantas Bend\u017eius<\/strong> – 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds. Bend\u017eius is having one of the best starts to a season in his career and so far looks great both locally and in Europe. For Rytas to seriously challenge \u017dalgiris, it will be very important for Bend\u017eius to make his shots, although matches against \u017dalgiris often do not go well for this player.<\/p>\n

Francisco Cruz<\/strong> – 12.4 points on average in the Lithuanian Basketball League. The Mexican, along with Bend\u017eius, are the players who, when they find their shot, can cause a lot of problems. Cruz is unpredictable; in one play, he can execute a full set, and in the next, he can shoot a three-pointer just after running up. On one hand, this is not good, but the element of surprise can work against \u017dalgiris.<\/p>\n

Evaldas Kairys<\/strong> – 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds on average per game. This center does not disappoint on the court. Although Rytas fans were unhappy with his contract extension before the season, Kairys looks good, and a large part of Rytas' success will depend on his ability to withstand \u017dalgiris' big men.<\/p>\n