Rytas increase pressure on Zalgiris, Utena starts a new era with a victory

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Neptunas Klaipeda, despite the tough start of the season, carry on to recover. Their latest victory against Nevezis-Optibet Kedainiai was the biggest of the season with 95-61 on the scoreboard. Julius Jucikas scored 16 points and was instrumental in the paint with 7 rebounds.