Kristianas Kullamae, who played for Panevėžys last season, scored the decisive points late in the extra time period. During the game, the Lithuanian team initially controlled the pace, establishing a 7:1 lead. However, the Estonian team shifted the momentum through three-point shooting, ultimately leading the score to 31:28.
In the first half of the second period, the visitors successfully managed to build a significant two-digit advantage, reaching a score of 41:30. The situation was stabilized primarily by the efforts of Ąžuolas Tubelis, who ensured the team maintained a minimum deficit of 49:50. Tubelis was crucial to the Lithuanian effort, contributing 18 points and securing four rebounds.
The third quarter saw Lithuania briefly take the lead following an Ą. Tubelis free throw, making the score 64:63. However, in the remaining time, the team found itself trailing.
Estonia established a 2-5 point lead before the final quarter, a deficit that proved to be tragic for the Lithuanian side.
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