Triobet/Dalkia put up a brave fight against the Challenge Cup regular season champions, Nevezis, but lost 85:89 as Nevezis were too hot from a three point line. Lithuanians made 13 three-pointers out of 21 attempts and that was enough for the victory as Triobet surpassed them in all other statistical cathegories.
Benas Veikalas scored 20 for the winners, including an individual 8:0 run in the beginning of 4th quarter that took Nevezis ahead 80:65. Triobet came back and with 20 seconds left, it was 82:85. Unfortunately for the hosts, opponents were calm on the charity line in decisive sconds. Zydrunas Stankus added 19 points, both made 4 three-pointers.
Sten Sokk scored 17 for the hosts. Challenge Cup top scorer Gert Dorbek was held on 11.

In Tartu, Fausto and Aisciai/Atletas had an even game for two quarters. First half ended 35:37 but since then, it was completely the guests' game. They won firmly 82:61. Vilius Sumskis scored 17 for the winners, Ando Tagamets 15 for Fausto who managed to make only 20/72 field goals.

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