| DUNK KINGS |
| NEPTUNAS 77:79 PIENO ZVAIGZDES | LKL 03-02-2012 |
| Zalgiris - Rudupis (2012-01-29) |
| 2012.01.27 Siauliai - Lietuvos rytas |
| Lietkabelis - Neptunas, 2012-01-21 |
Zalgiris Kaunas, after one extra time, took a win (91:90) over Lietuvos rytas in Vilnius and it was first successful battle for Kaunas team in Siemens arena this season. The guests did everything they could to turn this superfinal series until four victories in Kaunas side - 2:1.
Vilnius' team did not start the game well, because Zalgiris a big part of this game had priority and in the third quarter reached double digit advantage - 56:43.
Still guest was not able to keep this priority and until end of last quarter Lietuvos rytas created big intrigue.
So, then two minutes was left, hosts had 3 points lead (80:77), but Jonas Maciulis did result even – 80:80.
In the lasts seconds Zalgiris had chances to win this fight without extra time, but 4 of 5 free throw was not correct - 81:81.
In extra time both teams showed they character, because when 11 seconds was left, result was even. But later Paulius Jankunas turned out Zalgiris by one point and it was the end. Kaunas team celebrated important victorie in Vilnius.
Lietuvos rytas: K.Bajramovic 24, H.Price19, Ch.Eidson 11, M.Petravicius 10, M.Nielsen 8.
Zalgiris: M.Brown 27, J.Maciulis 16, P.Jankunas and D.Markota – 11, D.Collins 10.