“They are playing one of the best seasons in history, have a chance to advance to the playoffs. The whole country is talking and debating about it. In Lithuania, basketball is in our blood, a part of life, we live for it,” he said.
In the first head-to-head matchup, Žalgiris won 98-70 in Munich, and Bayern captain Andreas Obst promised a real fight this time.
“In our first battle, they kicked our butts,” said the Bayern leader. “Kaunas controlled the game from the start, and we had no answer to their talent in the guard line. Žalgiris is a very well-coached team that intends to make the playoffs. As for us, it’s all about physicality and wanting to show a reaction.”
“Bayern” (13/19) is in fourteenth place in the EuroLeague standings, while “Žalgiris” (18/14) is in sixth.
A highly anticipated matchup in EuroLeague basketball is drawing significant attention in Lithuania, as Žalgiris Kaunas aims for a playoff berth. The team’s success has sparked national conversation, with basketball deeply ingrained in the country’s culture.
Žalgiris previously defeated Bayern Munich 98-70 in Munich, setting the stage for a rematch where Bayern captain Andreas Obst has vowed a more competitive contest.
“In our first battle, they kicked our butts,” Obst stated. “Kaunas controlled the game from the start, and we had no answer to their talent in the guard line. Žalgiris is a very well-coached team that intends to make the playoffs. As for us, it’s all about physicality and wanting to show a reaction.”
Currently, Bayern holds a record of 13 wins and 19 losses, placing them fourteenth in the EuroLeague standings. Žalgiris, with a record of 18 wins and 14 losses, occupies the sixth position. This difference in standings highlights the stakes of the upcoming game as both teams strive for improved positioning in the league.
