BC Tauragė protected home court with an 80-76 win over Nevezis Kedainiai in the Lietuvos Krepsinio Lyga on October 25, 2026. The game was tight throughout, but Tauragė made the bigger plays in the final three minutes.

Match overview

BC Tauragė started brightly and led 22-19 after the first quarter, but Nevezis Kedainiai responded with a strong second period to briefly take the lead. Tauragė closed the half well and went into the break ahead 40-39. The home side created separation with a 10-3 run in the third quarter, then held off a late Nevezis charge with timely defense and free throws. The final margin was four points, but Tauragė controlled the closing stretch.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

Key moments

• Fast start: Tauragė opened with an 8-2 run and led 22-19 after the first quarter behind aggressive drives and offensive rebounds.
• Nevezis surge: The visitors used a 9-0 run in the second quarter to take a 35-32 lead, but Tauragė closed the half with an 8-4 spurt to lead 40-39.
• Third-quarter separation: Tauragė opened the second half with a 10-3 run, capped by a corner three, to take a 55-47 lead.
• Clutch finish: Nevezis tied the game 70-70 with 3:40 left, but Tauragė answered with an 8-0 run and sealed the win at the free-throw line.

Tactical story

BC Tauragė won this game with half-court execution and rebounding. The home side attacked the paint consistently and finished with a 36-28 advantage in points in the paint. Defensively, Tauragė forced Nevezis into tough three-point attempts; the visitors shot just 8-of-30 from beyond the arc. Nevezis stayed close by forcing turnovers and scoring in transition, but Tauragė’s composure in the final three minutes made the difference.

Standout performers

• Tomas Petrauskas (BC Tauragė): 21 points, 7 rebounds; scored key baskets in the third quarter and made clutch free throws late.
• Rokas Juknevičius (BC Tauragė): 16 points, 9 assists; controlled the tempo and found open shooters against Nevezis’ pressure.
• Aurimas Urbonas (Nevezis Kedainiai): 19 points, 6 rebounds; kept the visitors in the game with tough shot-making.
• Karolis Giedraitis (Nevezis Kedainiai): 14 points, 8 rebounds; active on the glass but limited by foul trouble.

Season impact

The win gives BC Tauragė a valuable home result in the Lietuvos Krepsinio Lyga standings and reinforces its ability to close out tight games. For Nevezis Kedainiai, the 76-80 defeat is a frustrating one after tying the game late, and it highlights the need for better perimeter shooting and late-game execution. The head-to-head result could matter in the race for playoff positioning. Tauragė will look to build on the win, while Nevezis must quickly refocus for its next fixture.