Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Unusual Review with Jankus and Milaknis: Remembering the EuroLeague Quarterfinal with Olympiakos and Learning About Spinning Nipples

Žalgiris TV hosted a review of a key EuroLeague quarterfinal match against Olympiakos featuring players Paulius Jankūnas and Artūras Milaknis.

As a lead-up to an upcoming match, Žalgiris TV organized a review of the first quarterfinal game from the 2017-2018 EuroLeague season, where Žalgiris faced Olympiakos in Piraeus. Players Paulius Jankūnas and Artūras Milaknis, who honored the team's legacy during the match, joined the discussion alongside commentator Rytis Kazlauskas. The review sought to dive deep into the critical strategies and performance during that match that showcased Žalgiris's competitive spirit in European basketball.

During the discussion, Jankūnas reflected on the performance of former Žalgiris player Brandon Davies, who scored 21 points and had 26 efficiency ratings in the first quarterfinal game, asserting that Davis dominated in the matchup. Jankūnas emphasized that Olympiakos employed a lot of switching defense, which Davies exploited effectively, indicating that the team had prepared specific plays to counter that defensive strategy. This insight highlighted not just the athletic prowess but also the strategic depth that teams must engage in during high-stakes matches.

Furthermore, as the conversation progressed, the players recounted their experiences and the emotional intensity of that quarterfinal series, deemed 'cosmic' by Jankūnas. This kind of retrospective look through games helps foster a brewing anticipation for future matches while celebrating past achievements, underscoring the relentless pursuit of excellence by Lithuanian basketball and the Žalgiris team within European competitions.

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