In the first semifinal of the KMT, the Lithuanian basketball teams Žalgiris and Neptūnas are scheduled to compete, with Žalgiris having previously triumphed in their three meetings this season. The first match in September saw Žalgiris defeat Neptūnas with a score of 84-71, followed by an overwhelming victory of 112-77 in the second encounter. Their most recent clash took place two weeks ago, where Žalgiris once again came out on top, winning 87-76.

Last year, both teams met in the KMT tournament, highlighting a competitive history as Neptūnas eliminated Vilnius Rytas in the quarterfinals and defeated Vilnius Wolves in the semifinals, only to lose to Žalgiris in a dramatically close final by two points, 89-91. This rivalry adds a layer of excitement to their upcoming meet, especially as Žalgiris has never missed a final in the ten-year history of the KMT and has captured the championship title eight times.

The KMT semifinal is set to begin at 15:15, with live updates and game results available on the Lrytas portal. This game is crucial for both teams as they contend for a spot in the final, and the longstanding history between them adds to the anticipation surrounding this match.