Author: Raminta Kaminskaite

Photo: bc.lrytas.lt

Kenan Bajramovicius and Lietuvos rytas did not have big problem containing Tartu Rock and topped the opponents 87:66. That was the 13'th win for the Lithuanians.

Top scorers:


"Lietuvos rytas": K.Bajramovic 19 (9 reb. 10 assists), J.Valanciunas 18 (9 rebs.), J.Sinica 17.

Rock: J.Talts 24, M.Doronin and T.Abernethy -  8.

Lietuvos rytas opened the game strong,  after Jonas Valanciunas, Igor Milosevic and Donatas Zavackas shots started with a 9:2 run. A bit later the Estonians revived and organized a run 6-0 (9:8). But later the hosts  scored their shots and very quickly got a  double-digit advantage - 20:10.  Lietuvos rytas finished the first quarter leading 20:12 as Rock nailed a jump shot.

Lietuvos rytas with Kenan Bajramovic 2-pointer regained the lead in double figures quite early in the second period - 26:15. But later on the guests came closer again, with the good performance of Janar Talts and Marek Doronin - 28:20. In the middle of this quarter Lietuvos rytas organized another run 7:0 and after Martynas Gecevicius and J.Valanciunas points increased their lead until 15 points  - 35:20. Until the end of this quarter Lietuvos rytas was more aggressive in the offense and the difference between teams became 42:23. Players went to the locker-rooms as the scoreboard showed 45:28.





The situation has changed in the second half either, because Rock scored couple points and came closer again. The Estonians organized a run 11-2 and the result was 47:39. But Lietuvos rytas had a secret weapon Kenan Bajramovic.
When it was most needed, he scored the points and Lietuvos rytas emerged from the pit - 50:39. Rock tried to came closer, but Lietuvos rytas retained the double-digit advantage. After this quarter Lietuvos rytas led 63:50.

The fourth quarter appeared to be like the cat and mouse game. The situation remained stable. Lietuvos rytas was stronger then Rock, because the Estonians were not able to return the intrigue.  The end was just a formality as Rock could not make any difference and the hosts sealed the victory home.