Nevezis Kedainiai edged U.Juventus 91-88 in a tightly contested Lietuvos Krepsinio Lyga matchup on 15 November 2026. The home side held their nerve in the final minute, making the key plays on both ends to secure a narrow victory.

Match overview

The game was close from the opening tip, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to establish a comfortable lead. Nevezis Kedainiai found some rhythm through their half-court offense, while U.Juventus stayed in touch by attacking the rim and drawing fouls. The first half ended with the momentum still very much up for grabs.

The fourth quarter turned into a possession-by-possession battle. Nevezis made a few more winning plays down the stretch, including a crucial defensive stop and a pair of composed free throws, while U.Juventus were left ruing missed opportunities in the closing seconds.

Key moments

• A late Nevezis offensive rebound extended a possession and led to a decisive basket inside.
• U.Juventus had a look to tie the game in the final seconds, but Nevezis’ defense forced a difficult attempt.
• Nevezis’ free-throw shooting in the final minute proved to be the difference in a three-point game.

Tactical story

Nevezis Kedainiai relied on patient ball movement and timely cuts to create scoring chances against a physical U.Juventus defense. Their guards did a good job of controlling the pace, especially in the final quarter when the game demanded composure. Defensively, Nevezis were willing to pack the paint and make U.Juventus earn points from the perimeter.

U.Juventus remained threatening throughout because of their ability to get to the rim, but they were unable to convert enough late possessions. The visitors also gave up a few important second-chance opportunities, which proved costly in such a close game.

Standout performers

Rokas Petrauskas led Nevezis Kedainiai with 22 points, while Deividas Šimkus added 19 points and seven assists. Mantas Urbonas contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. For U.Juventus, Tomas Vaitkus scored 25 points and Paulius Jankauskas added 18, but their efforts fell just short.

What it means

The win gives Nevezis Kedainiai a hard-fought result in the Lietuvos Krepsinio Lyga and valuable momentum for the next stage of the season. U.Juventus will take encouragement from pushing the game to the final possession, but the loss highlights the importance of execution in close games. Both teams remain likely to be involved in tightly packed battles as the league schedule progresses.