Zalgiris will wrap up its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season when it hosts Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade on Sunday night.
Keys to victory: Zalgiris vs. Zvezda, Round 21
Zalgiris needs to make two-point shots
To battle against Zvezda's defense, Zalgiris will need a team effort and that means sharing the ball and staying away from relying on individual efforts. Zalgiris has suffered this season with poor close-range efficiency and has made a league-low 50.9% on two-pointers. With pressure on the perimeter likely and not many open looks, Zalgiris must find a way to convert at a higher rate inside.
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Zvezda to find energy on short rest
Zvezda thrives behind its defense and for that segment of the game to be clicking, Zvezda will need to bring lots of energy into the game. There is no doubt that Zalgiris, in its last EuroLeague game in front of its fans, will try to display great effort, especially after its performance on Friday against Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Only 48 hours after its 25-point loss, and playing on the road once again, Zvezda will need to match the hosts' energy to be able to travel home with a win.