Zalgiris Kaunas

Jonas Valanciunas turned 29 minutes into 16 points and 8 rebounds on clean shooting, lifting Zalgiris Kaunas past Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 87–80 in a seven-point win at home. The Lithuanian centre was economical: 5-for-7 from the floor, 6-for-8 at the line, with no turnovers in a span that proved decisive when margins were tight. His work on the glass and efficient interior finishing kept Zalgiris ahead through a grinding second half, the kind of performance that does not demand highlight-reel volume but settles close games. Partizan arrived in contention throughout, but Valanciunas's steadiness—compounded by two fouls in a measured game for both sides—anchored the home side's resistance. In a low-scoring affair, execution of this calibre was the difference.

Azuolas Tubelis finished with 9 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal across 25 minutes as Zalgiris Kaunas dismantled Virtus Bologna 91–74 on the road. The Lithuanian forward was clean with the ball — one turnover in his time on court — and efficient from the floor, hitting 3 of 6 shots including 1 of 2 from distance. He converted both his free throws. His work on the glass defined Zalgiris's control of the game, and a 17-point margin reflected a performance built on foundation rather than flash. Tubelis did not need to do everything. In a blowout this lopsided, his job was to protect the glass and stay out of foul trouble — he managed it without fouling once — and let the offense flow around him. He did exactly that.

Saben Lee a plié le match en moins d'une demi-heure. Douze points, sept passes, deux interceptions en dix-huit minutes : l'arrière de Zalgiris Kaunas a dicté le tempo face à l'Asvel Lyon dans une EuroLeague où la domination ne souffrait aucun débat. Le 105–85 final raconte l'affaire — une victoire en maîtrise, construite sur la circulation du ballon et la défense de transition. Lee a cloîturé à 4/7 au tir, dont 2/3 à trois points, sans forcer son jeu. C'est précisément le genre de performance qui gagne les matches : prise de décision rapide, distribution avant le tir personnel, efficacité sans gaspillage. Trois balles perdues seulement sur 18 minutes de présence. Pour Zalgiris, c'est le chemin de la maîtrise. Pour l'Asvel, il faudra bien plus que du courage moral pour remonter une telle pente.

Collin Malcolm finished with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block across 36 minutes, shooting 7 of 11 from the field to lead Efes Pilsen Istanbul to a 85–70 road win over Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague Regular Season. Malcolm's efficiency on limited volume — he took just 11 shots and turned it over only once — proved decisive in a game where Efes Pilsen Istanbul built and held a 15-point margin. His ball security mattered as much as his shooting; four steals spoke to active perimeter defense when Zalgiris Kaunas needed to generate offence late. The win underscores Efes Pilsen Istanbul's ability to impose its pace and control away from home.

Shavon Shields made every touch count. The Fenerbahce Ulker wing finished with 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting in just 21 minutes, draining 2 of 5 attempts from three and converting all three free throws without a turnover — a clinic in efficient offensive play. Fenerbahce controlled the game throughout, finishing the night 99–80 over Zalgiris Kaunas in a decisive 19-point win at home. Shields' hot hand and clean decision-making fit the pattern: when the home side established early rhythm, there was little Zalgiris could do to slow the pace or disrupt the flow. For Shields, it was a statement of precision over volume — the kind of outing that wins EuroLeague games without needing to hog possessions.

Carsen Edwards steered Zalgiris Kaunas to a 88–81 road win over FC Barcelona, finishing with 19 points, 7 assists and 2 rebounds across 27 minutes. He shot 6 of 13 from the field, with four three-pointers made on eight attempts, and ran a perfect 3 for 3 from the line. The American guard's playmaking — seven dimes against three turnovers — kept Zalgiris' offence moving when Barcelona's defence tightened. His accuracy from deep, especially down the stretch, created enough separation for the visitors to hold on in a low-scoring affair. Edwards was efficient with his minutes and made his looks count when it mattered. Barcelona fought hard but couldn't close the gap on the road. Zalgiris' balance and Edwards composure in the final period proved decisive in a contest where both teams prioritised defence and forced mistakes.

Kevin Xavier Punter's 20-point average this season has lifted FC Barcelona's offensive engine, and tonight Azuolas Tubelis and Zalgiris Kaunas will face the full weight of that output. Punter's 68.5 TIB Efficiency rating marks him as the most impactful player on the floor, though Tubelis—running 15.7 PPG with a 63.2 rating of his own—has proven capable of matching firepower when Zalgiris needs it most. The difference lies in creation. Punter's 2.3 assists per game reflect his role as both scorer and playmaker; Tubelis operates closer to the rim, his 3 APG suggesting he's doing more from the post than the perimeter. Barcelona's spacing and tempo should favor a guard-led attack. Zalgiris cannot afford to let Punter settle into rhythm from three-point range. This is where the EuroLeague's finest edges get decided—not in headline numbers alone, but in the margins where one player's volume forces a defense to collapse and the other capitalizes. Tipoff in three hours.

Azuolas Tubelis a tenu bon. Dix-huit points, sept rebonds, zéro ballon perdu en 24 minutes : le Lituanien de Zalgiris Kaunas a livré une copie irréprochable en attaque, convertissant 7 de ses 9 tentatives au tir, tout en gérant la possession comme rarement on le voit. Mais l'efficacité individuelle n'a pas suffi. Zalgiris s'incline chez Paris Basketball 78–82, battue de quatre points sur un terrain hostile. Tubelis a porté Kaunas autant qu'il le pouvait — son 77 % de réussite générale était ce que l'équipe lituanienne avait de mieux à offrir — mais Paris a eu le dernier mot. Pour Zalgiris, la question n'est plus la qualité du jeu de son intérieur. C'est ailleurs que les solutions doivent venir, dès la prochaine sortie.

⚔️ TJ WARREN vs Jonas Valanciunas — the duel to watch. Paris Basketball vs Zalgiris Kaunas, tipping off in 3h.

SASHA VEZENKOV finished with 18 points and 8 rebounds in 25 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, as Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. edged Zalgiris Kaunas 93–91 on the road in a Regular Season showdown that came down to the final margin. Vezenkov's efficiency in the paint — he took no three-pointers and went 2 of 3 at the line — proved decisive in a game where every possession carried weight. The Bulgarian forward's work on the glass and his touch inside gave Olympiacos a steadying presence when Zalgiris pressed hard down the stretch. A two-point win away from home often hinges on limiting mistakes and capitalizing at the rim. Vezenkov did both. He turned the ball over once in a half-hour of work, a discipline that mattered in a contest this tight.

Valanciunas brings the anchor down low. The big man has been Lithuania's most efficient force in recent weeks, posting a 68 TIB rating on 13 points and 2 assists per game — the kind of interior gravity that pins defences in one half of the court and creates seams everywhere else. Vezenkov answers from the perimeter. Olympiacos' forward has climbed to 60 TIB efficiency himself, averaging 17 points a night with the shooting range to punish any defence stretched thin. One scorer operates from the paint in; the other operates from distance out. Both are running at peak form. The matchup turns on movement and spacing. Can Zalgiris' interior dominance force Olympiacos into uncomfortable rotations, or will Vezenkov's range keep the floor open enough to hunt weaknesses? The answer will likely decide the night. Tip-off approaches. Watch both men work.

Chris Jones ran the Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade offense with precision in 19 minutes: 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 8 assists, 2 steals and a turnover-free outing. He could not prevent the home side's six-point loss to Zalgiris Kaunas, which finished 83–77, but his efficiency—75 percent from the floor, a perfect 2-for-2 at the line—stood out in a narrow defeat. The American guard's ball security and shot selection defined a composed display. Eight assists with zero turnovers reflects both his court vision and disciplined decision-making, even as Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade could not find enough offensive rhythm across the full roster. Jones's performance on the night was surgical. Zalgiris, however, found enough answers in the late stretches to take the road win.

Andrej Bjelic's playmaking edge meets Marek Blazevic's scoring punch in tonight's EuroLeague battle between Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade and Zalgiris Kaunas. Bjelic carries a 49.8 TIB Efficiency rating into the matchup, averaging 15 points and 4.2 assists per game last season. His ability to run the offense while staying productive on both ends has been central to Belgrade's approach. Blazevic, by contrast, leans heavily into volume scoring—15.6 PPG with a 45.6 TIB mark—but operates in a tighter assist role (1.4 APG), making him a pure offensive focal point for Kaunas. The distinction matters: Bjelic's game flows through creation; Blazevic's through direct shot-making. How each adapts to the other's defensive pressure will shape the tempo and spacing both teams rely on. Tip-off in three hours. Watch it live.

In front of more than 5000 fans, Valencia was playing his 4th game of the season in Kaunas against Zalgiris. Zalgiris started the game well and the home team was in front at half-time (45-37). But the Spanish team reacted well in second half, to grab the win (82-94). In the Starting line-up, Sam Van