Two of the most versatile guards in Group A are set to face each other again when Lietkabelis Panevezys goes against Dolomiti Energia Trento in Round 12. Lietkabelis's Kristupas Zemaitis is impressing fans and experts alike in his first EuroCup season. He will need to use his versatility and quickness to the utmost, however, against Trento's Wesley Saunders.
Major Matchup: Zemaitis, Lietkabelis vs. Saunders, Trento
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Zemaitis is a very effective scorer, hitting 60.7% of his two-point shots and 40.4% from beyond the arc. He is averaging 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists so far this season despite stepping on court for fewer than 23 minutes per night. He already had 9 points and a PIR of 12 in Lietkabelis's 61-77 road victory against Trento in Round 3.
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Saunders is more experienced and athletic, and should use those weapons in this matchup. He is averaging 10.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in nine EuroCup games this season. He had one of his worst scoring nights against Lietkabelis, getting just 7 points, but added 4 assists and 4 steals for a PIR of 11 in Round 3.