A. Butkevičius, a player from Klaipėda, recently returned to action in EuroLeague after suffering a foot injury, where one of the bones in his foot was reportedly fractured. Remarkably, he was back on the court within less than two weeks of the injury sustained on February 13th and even started for his team, Žalgiris, in a match against Olympiacos, who are one of EuroLeague's top teams.

In a post-game interview following a thrilling victory that required two overtimes, Butkevičius emphasized the importance of team unity and composure during challenging moments in the game. He expressed joy over the victory and highlighted how the team's resilience contributed to their success, stating, "The main thing is that we won. Emotions are always good after a victory. We are happy that the team remained united even in tougher moments."

The game against Olympiacos marked the first overtime match for Žalgiris in this EuroLeague season. Reflecting on the game strategy, Butkevičius mentioned that their head coach, Tomas Masiulis, stressed the importance of physical play and sharing the ball, aiming to exploit specific weaknesses in the opponent's game. This strategy appears to have paid off, allowing Žalgiris to secure a crucial win in the competition.