BC "Lietuvos rytas" started the season with a victory at home

2017 09 20 21:49
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BC “Lietuvos rytas” started their 2017/2018 season. The club of Vilnius defeated BC “Pieno zvaigzdes” 102:90 (27:17, 24:24, 28:27, 23:22).

The fans that came to see the game were greeted with a red carpet and BC “Lietuvos rytas” arena was almost sold out. The home team started the game strong, built a double digit lead and continued to dominate till the half time.

BC “Lietuvos rytas” honored it’s legends during the half time which was followed by a performance of “Harlem Globetrotters” and team dancers.

After the half time the home team’s offense continued to work well but the miscommunication on the defensive end led to an even score in the quarters. The lead that was built in the first 20 minutes helped BC “Lietuvos rytas” start their season with a victory.

“First of all congratulations to my players. It’s always hard to start the season. It’s doesn’t matter who’s the opponent. Today our players concentrated on the offense more so we need to work on our defense. I’m happy to get a win.”

“Lietuvos rytas”: R.Carter 25 (9/15 FG, 6 reb.), M.Echodas 17 (5/5 FG, 7/8 FT), R.Giedraitis 15 (2 stl.), T.Peterson 11 (7 reb.).

“Pieno zvaigzdes”: N.Balasov 16, A.Harrow 14 (7 ast.), S.Babrauskas 13 (7 reb.).

Source: bcvilnius.lt

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