Neptūnas Klaipėda won their home game against Utena Juventus on Monday, securing a crucial win and taking a 1-2 lead in the series. The game was a closely contested one, with both teams trading baskets throughout. In the first quarter, Karlis Šilinis and Maxwellas Lewisas were the top scorers, while Utena's Lukas Uleckas struggled to find his rhythm. By halftime, the score was tied at 12-12. The turning point came in the third quarter, when Martyno Pacevičiaus and Zane’o Watermano led Neptūnas to a 24-18 run. Mindaugas Girdžiūnas sealed the win with a 27-20 finish in the final quarter.