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Lietuvos Rytas 106:126 Warriors

2008-10-22 14:33

Lietuvos Rytas finished US tour of European clubs with a loss agains Golden State Warriors. Lithuanian vice champions gave a good challenge for the NBA team. Second quarter was won by Warriors by 18 points and secured them a safe advantage till the end of the game.

It was the first ever game against NBA team for Lietuvos Rytas. Last year another team, Zalgiris, from Lithuania made history by playing against Warriors, Wizards and Raptors.

Rytas made a 15-2 run in the third quarter but Warriors responded as Stephen Jackson scored 16 points. Chuck Eidson led Lithuanian side with 28 points.

Lietuvos Rytas will return home and continue their season.

126 - Warriors (32+33+31+30): Stephen Jackson 28, Corey Maggette 17, Kelenna Azubuike 15, Brandan Wright 15, CJ Watson 12, Demarcus Nelson 11, Al Harrington 8, Anthony Randolph 6, Rony Turiaf 2, Marco Belinelli 2.

106 - Lietuvos Rytas (30+15+34+27): Chuck Eidson 28, Marijonas Petravicius 22, Mindaugas Lukauskis 20, Matthew Nielsen 11, Martynas Gecevicius 8, Milko Bjelica 7, Marius Prekevicius 3, Donatas Zavackas 3, Branko Milisavljevic 2, Michailas Anisimovas 2, Stepas Babrauskas 0, Justas Sinica 0.