Suduva Mantinga 113-63 KK Baltai Kaunas: Statement Win in Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga

Suduva Mantinga delivered a dominant 113-63 victory over KK Baltai Kaunas in the Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga on 28 October 2026. The 50-point margin told the story of a game that was effectively decided early, as Suduva Mantinga overwhelmed its opponent with pace, ball movement and efficient scoring. It was one of the most one-sided results of the round.

Match overview

Suduva Mantinga set the tone immediately, racing to a 31-14 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was more of the same: the hosts moved the ball quickly, attacked the rim and punished Baltai Kaunas in transition. By halftime, the lead had grown to 58-31.

Any hope of a Baltai comeback disappeared in the third quarter. Suduva Mantinga scored 30 points in the period and extended its advantage to 88-47. The fourth quarter was played with the result already settled, but the home side maintained its intensity and finished with 113 points. Baltai Kaunas, by contrast, never found a consistent offensive rhythm.

Key moments

• Suduva Mantinga’s first-quarter burst established a 17-point lead and forced Baltai Kaunas to chase the game.
• A second-quarter run pushed the advantage past 25 points before halftime.
• The third-quarter scoring surge effectively ended the contest as a competitive fixture.
• Suduva’s bench maintained the tempo in the fourth quarter, ensuring there was no late let-up.

Tactical story

Suduva Mantinga’s offense was built on quick decisions and relentless transition pressure. The team pushed the ball after every defensive rebound, attacked the basket before Baltai’s defense could set and created open three-point looks through drive-and-kick sequences. The hosts also dominated the offensive glass, turning missed shots into extra possessions.

Baltai Kaunas struggled to contain Suduva’s pace. The visitors were often a step slow in transition and allowed too many easy baskets at the rim. In the half-court, Baltai’s offense lacked movement and was forced into difficult shots late in the clock. The turnover differential and rebounding gap only made the night more difficult.

Standout performers and season impact

Suduva Mantinga’s scoring was spread across the roster, which made the team especially difficult to defend. The frontcourt controlled the paint, while the guards dictated tempo and found open shooters. The bench also contributed meaningful minutes, preserving the energy and intensity that had built the lead.

The 113-63 result is a statement win in the Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga and a significant boost to Suduva Mantinga’s point differential. For KK Baltai Kaunas, the defeat offers a clear set of problems to address: transition defense, rebounding and half-court shot quality. Suduva will look to carry the same pace into its next game, while Baltai must find a way to slow opponents down.