Zalgiris kept up their hopes of a top-four finish as they saw-off CSKA Moscow thanks to a sublime fourth-quarter surge.
A 16-0 run late on handed Zalgiris an 85-73 win with Kevin Pangos leading the offence with 15 points and 11 assists, including a perfect 3/3 from beyond the arc.
Despite the loss, CSKA have already clinched top spot in the EuroLeague this season.
Luka Doncic hit a three-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining to lift Real Madrid to a dramatic 82-79 road win against Crvena Zvezda.
The Slovenian teen sensation Doncic led the way with 24 points for Real, whose playoff place was already sealed and Crvena Zvezda’s elimination confirmed.
James Augustine became Unicaja Malaga’s hero by hitting the game-winning shot with 2.5 seconds left to give his side an 87-85 win over Olympiacos after overtime.
Nemanja Nedovic led the winners with 17 points as Unicaja gave its fans a final home win of the season. Olympiacos’ EuroLeague will continue on in the playoffs as Vassilis Spanoulis became the all-time assists leader.
Panathinaikos stayed in the fight for the home court advantage for the playoffs by topping Valencia. 75-56 in the Greek capital.
Nick Calathes led the winners with 17 points and 10 assists. It was his 15th career points-assists double-double, equalling Milos Teodosic atop the standings. The Greens will finish fourth if it beats Olimpia Milano next week and Real Madrid loses against Brose Bamberg.
