7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys recorded its first win of the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup season at the second attempt by defeating ratiopharm Ulm 80-76 at Cido Arena on Wednesday evening, but the victory was in serious doubt during the fourth quarter.
Kullamae comes up clutch for Lietkabelis



Midway through the third quarter, Lietkabelis had a 19-point lead and appeared to be in control of proceedings. But, bit by bit, Ulm chipped into the deficit and then, with 7:03 left in the fourth quarter, it took the lead. Ulm was now the team with the momentum and it had a three-point advantage with 3:58 remaining, but then appeared Kristian Kullamae.
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The 23-year-old guard, who is in his first season with Lietkabelis, truly put his stamp on the final minutes of the game. First, with 3:20 left in the game, he stole the ball and immediately drove up court to score a tough reverse layup. Then, Kullamae got a crucial block on Ulm prodigy Juan Nunez, who attempted a shot from behind the arc. Nicolas Bretzel was able to tie the game up for Ulm at 70-70 with 2:18 remaining, yet Kullamae appeared again to drain a three-pointer and restore Lietkabelis's three-point lead. Lietkabelis would never trail again in the game, and it has Kullamae to thank for putting it in that position in the final stages.