BC Neptūnas — Juventus Utena: 99:84, LKL

Neptunas beat Juventus Utena 99 to 84 in the Lithuanian Basketball League on Wednesday. The hosts took control early and never let go, adding another win to their campaign. Juventus Utena could not find a way back after falling behind.

What stood out was the difference in possession. Neptunas managed just seven turnovers while Juventus Utena coughed up thirteen. That gap in care for the ball allowed the hosts to build and extend their lead without giving their opponents easy chances.

Shooting numbers tell a similar story. Neptunas made 32 field goals and 26 from the line, while Juventus Utena managed 31 from the floor but only ten free throws. Both sides hit around the same percentage from the field, but the hosts took advantage at the foul line and from distance.

We had called for a home win before the game, 58 per cent confidence. The result proves that call, though the margin might surprise some who remember Neptunas' recent heavy defeat to Žalgiris. They responded with a disciplined performance rather than relying on emotion.

Neptunas sit third with seventeen wins from thirty-two games, while Juventus Utena are seventh with twelve victories. The hosts have kept their place in the upper half, and the visitors remain outside the play-off positions. This result keeps the pressure on Juventus Utena to find consistency.