Strēlnieks Contributes to Žalgiris Victory Over Real Madrid
Latvian basketball star Jānis Strēlnieks played a key role in Kaunas “Žalgiris”‘s decisive 68-47 victory over Real Madrid in the ULEB Euroleague on Thursday.
Strēlnieks, who started the game in the starting lineup, showcased his skills by scoring six points in just over 16 minutes of play. He demonstrated accuracy by making four out of six two-point attempts and both of his free throws. While his long-range shots were unsuccessful, his overall contribution was important. Beyond scoring, Strēlnieks also grabbed a rebound, dished out an assist, drew two fouls, and finished with an efficiency rating of four.The home team’s victory was a collective effort, with Edgars Ulanovs leading the scoring with 15 points. Jofrey Loverņš added ten points and six rebounds, while Luks Lekavičs and Joshua Nybo each chipped in ten points. Walter Tavaress was a force on the boards,securing 12 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.
Euroleague Standings and Upcoming Matches
Meanwhile, the matchup between Artūrs Kurucs’ vitoria “Bitci Baskonia” and Kazan “Unics” was postponed.
Currently, Barcelona, featuring Rolandas Šmita, leads the Euroleague standings with an notable 20 wins in 25 games.Kurucs’ Vitoria “Bitci Baskonia” sits in 16th place with a 7-17 record, while “Žalgiris,” despite their recent win, remains at the bottom of the standings with five wins in 24 matches.
The 2022-2023 Euroleague season features ten countries and 18 teams, mirroring the previous season’s format. Teams compete in a double round-robin tournament, with the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs.The ultimate champion will be crowned in Berlin, where the Final Four tournament will be held. Last season, istanbul’s “Anadolu Efes” emerged victorious, defeating “Barcelona” in the championship game.
