In a recent Lithuanian championship basketball game, Latvian players Kārlis Šiliņš and Rihards Lomažs showcased their talent by scoring 13 and 9 points, respectively. Their team, Klaipēda's "Neptūnas," faced a tough match against the league leaders, Kauņa's "Žalgiris," ultimately losing with a score of 76 to 87. Despite the loss, Šiliņš's performance was noteworthy, as he also grabbed seven rebounds and made three assists, contributing significantly to his team's efforts.

Šiliņš played for almost 22 minutes, where his efficient shooting (with 4 out of 8 from two-point range and 1 out of 1 from three-point range) was key to his scoring success. Lomažs added to the scoreboard with his nine points over 28 minutes of play, even though he had to navigate through some fouls and committed two turnovers. The standout player for "Neptūnas" was Arns Velička, who scored 17 points, leading the team in scoring.

In another match, another Latvian player, Mārtiņš Meiers, managed to score seven points for his team "Gargždai," which lost to "Siauliai" with a score of 73 to 83. These performances illustrate the increasing presence and impact of Latvian basketball players in the Lithuanian league, indicating their growing prominence at the regional level.