3rd place
Zalgiris — Khimky 78-72
Zalgiris clinched the third spot in the VTB United League inaugural season. The Kaunas team held off Khimky in the consolation final tonight. Marcus Brown (193-G-74, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Murray St.), Mantas Kalnietis and Dainius Salenga ensured a perfect start for the Lithuanian team. Zalgiris grabbed a 7:0 lead and maintained it well throughout the opening frame. Marcus Brown and Martynas Pocius (196-G-86, agency: Interperformances, college: Duke) capped the first quarter with five points in a row as Zalgiris enjoyed a 24:12 lead into the second quarter. Aleksandar Capin fired quick five points at the start of the second frame as Zalgiris secured a 15-point advantage. However Khimky reacted with 16:2 run to cut the deficit to a single point. Vitaly Fridzon soon drew things level before Dainius Salenga fired from downtown to give Zalgiris a 38:35 advantage at halftime. Raul Lopez and Mozgov helped Khimky surge in front 44:38 in the third term. But Zalgiris managed to eke out a 54:53 advantage with one quarter to go. Salenga and Martynas Pocius boosted the margin at 7-point mark with just over three minutes remaining. Martynas Pocius then followed with a three-pointer as the gap grew to 10 points. Keith Langford (193-G/F-83, college: Kansas) and Vitaly Fridzon cut the margin at 5 points but it was as close as Khimky could get. Zalgiris stayed calm and celebrated the victory at the end. Martynas Pocius finished with 26 points to lead Zalgiris. Marcus Brown added 15 points for the winning team. Keith Langford answered with 20 points for Khimky. Vitaly Fridzon tossed in 13 points in the loss.

FINAL
CSKA — Unics 66-55
CSKA won the inaugural VTB United League title. They held off Unics in the championship game in Kaunas today. The teams opened the game trading baskets. Pops Mensah-Bonsu and J.R. Holden (185-G-76, college: Bucknell) finally allowed CSKA to clear off as they ensured a 15:10 lead. Maciej Lampe (210-C-85) had the last word in the opening frame as he put Unics behind by three points 14:17. J.R. Holden and Sasha Kaun (211-C-85) helped CSKA to clear off again in the second period. CSKA built a 30:23 lead. Siskauskas scored 4 points in an 8:0 run from the Moscow team as they enjoyed a 39:23 advantage late in the half. Veremeenko capped the second frame with a jumper to put Unics behind by 14 points 25:39. Trajan Langdon, Siskauskas and Sasha Kaun began the second half from where they left in the first. Trajan Langdon accounted for quick 9 points as CSKA boosted the lead at 21-point mark. Maciej Lampe stopped the bleeding and Unics get a bit closer. They headed into the fourth frame down by 13 points. Maciej Lampe, Kroncar and Samoylenko opened the final stanza with six points in a row to spark the intrigue. Lyday and Maciej Lampe dragged Unics within 4 points with just over 4 minutes remaining. However CSKA came up with a tremendous defensive effort in the reminder of the contest keeping Unics scoreless and securing a confident win at the end. J.R. Holden and Sasha Kaun knocked down 16 points each to lead CSKA. Trajan Langdon added 9 points in the winning effort. Maciej Lampe answered with 21 points and 6 boards for Unics. Marko Popovic and Kresimir Loncar accounted for 10 points apiece in the loss. J.R. Holden was named the MVP of the Final Four. Marko Popovic, Vitaly Fridzon, Martynas Pocius, Maciej Lampe and Sasha Kaun made up the Final Four Top Team.