The KMT (King of the Mountain Tournament) is heating up as the four best teams prepare to compete for the season's first trophy, which has been held by Kauno 'Žalgiris' since 2020. In their bid to defend the title, Žalgiris is currently performing well in the EuroLeague, maintaining a place in the top ten, and has only faced a single local defeat in the past four months. However, upcoming matches against strong contenders like Kėdainių 'Nevėžis' and Klaipėdos 'Neptūnas' will be critical in their path to the final.

Klaipėdos Neptūnas stands as Žalgiris's next significant challenge, having previously lost to them three times this season by an average margin of 19.7 points. Nevertheless, the history of last year's final, where Neptūnas came remarkably close to an upset with a near-successful three-pointer from Deividas Gailius, suggests that fans can still anticipate an intense and competitive matchup. With the final spot on the line, both teams are prepared to exert every effort to secure victory.

The match between Kauno Žalgiris and Klaipėdos Neptūnas is scheduled for Saturday at 15:15 and will be broadcast live on LRT television. As the tournament continues, Ulanovas's comments encapsulate the anticipation and stakes of these upcoming games in the Lithuanian basketball landscape.