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Zalgiris Kaunas survived Darussafaka

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Zalgiris Kaunas came from behind and edged Darussafaka in Istanbul (71-75) to maintain a play-off push.

The hosts were in front for most of the contest (19-15, 39-33, 53-49), but the visitors stood tall and turned things around in the fourth quarter.

Thanks to a crucial three-pointer by Leo Westermann, with 26 seconds to go, the Lithuanians took the lead (71-73) and sealed the deal, as Ray McCallum turned the ball over for the Turks.

Westermann finished the game with 12 points for the winners, as Brandon Davies led the way with 17.

McCallum and Jon Diebler had 17 and 12 points, respectively, for the losing squad.

Zalgiris Kaunas improved to 6-7, whereas Darussafaka dropped to 1-12.

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