Zalgiris needed the extra time but eventually managed to beat Armani 105-97 at home. They were better in the first half, but in the second one, Armani came back to the game.

In the extra five minutes, they tightened their defense, they scored enough and got the victory. Five players had double-digit points with Hayes being the top scorer scoring 21 points.

In the last 11 games, Zalgiris has eight wins. They are one of the hottest teams in the league. After losing to Efes, they have four consecutive wins at home.

Marius Grigonis is the only injury concern for Jasikevicius. There is no other problem for the home. Zalgirio Arena is already sold out.

Khimki was stormy. They made one of its best appearances in this year’s Euroleague after beating Villeurbanne 108-79 at home. Shved was the MVP of the 26th round.

That was the third consecutive win for the Kourtainaitis team, which looks to be ready at its most critical point of the season. They are stable in the top-8 and know that if they win today, they will have made a massive step towards qualifying for the playoffs.

It has significantly improved its defense. In the last three victories, they have not conceded any more than 79 points. Counting three consecutive wins, so far in the tournament, they have not managed to win four games in a row.

Russian center Timofey Mozgov has not played since the start of the season. There is no other injury matter for the away team.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Zalgiris – Khimki 1-8.

In the first round, Khimki beat Zalgiris 83-74.

Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 1.57(Zalgiris) – 2.55(Khimki)
• Over/Under 167 points : 1.90 (Over) – 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.66 (Zalgiris) – 2.10(Khimki)

*bet365 odds as offered at  02/02, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Thomas Walkup is an excellent defender. Zalgiris’ combo guard is performing fantastic under Jasikevicius, and he will have a difficult job to stop the superstar Alexey Shved.

This matchup might be crucial for the final winner.