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Basketball – Europe - Eurocup - 2025/2026 season (13. round)
07. January 2026. 19:00h
Lietkabelis vs JL Bourg
Cido Arena, Panevežys, LT
2026
07
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets for Lietkabelis vs JL Bourg, EuroCup 2025/2026 basketball game, Round 13 in Cido Arena Panevėžys

Looking for tickets for the LIETKABELIS vs JL BOURG EuroCup 2025/2026 clash? Here you can easily compare offers and choose your seats for Round 13 in Cido Arena in Panevėžys, secure your spot in time and experience top European basketball live among passionate fans. Get ready for a fiery atmosphere and big plays from both teams
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Lietkabelis welcomes leading JL Bourg at Cido Arena

The duel between Lietkabelis and JL Bourg on January 7, 2026, at 19:00 at the Cido Arena in Panevėžys is one of the most interesting matchups of the 13th round of the 2025/2026 EuroCup, primarily because the host faces the current leader of Group B and one of the most consistent teams in the entire competition. The French squad arrives in Lithuania with an impressive record and a reputation as a team that punishes every mistake, while Lietkabelis is fighting to stay in the race for the playoffs after a series of ups and downs during the autumn part of the season. Precisely for this reason, this match carries a special charge for the home fans: it is a rare opportunity to see live in Panevėžys the team that dictates the rhythm of the group, and at the same time to help their favorites surprise the favorite and change the course of the season. Interest in tickets is growing from round to round, so ticket sales for this meeting are expected to be extremely lively, especially as the match day approaches, which is an additional reason for fans to secure their tickets on time and not remain outside the hall on the evening when the EuroCup comes in its full-blooded form to the Cido Arena.

Group B standings and the stakes of Round 13

Ahead of this round, the standings in Group B clearly speak of who enters the match as the favorite and who as the hunter for a surprise. JL Bourg holds the very top with a 10-2 record and a point difference close to a hundred points in the plus, confirming that this is a team that through 12 games dominates not only in results but also in offensive and defensive statistics, while Lietkabelis is on the other side of the table with a 2-9 record and a negative point difference that testifies to problems in the continuity of the game during the autumn. Nevertheless, the table in the EuroCup can often be deceptive, as a few good evenings can completely change the situation, and the 13th round traditionally brings additional tension considering that we are entering the final third of the regular season. For JL Bourg, a victory in Panevėžys would be a step towards consolidating the first position and the most favorable schedule possible in the knockout phase, while for Lietkabelis, an eventual triumph against the leading team would mean an injection of self-confidence and a serious signal to the competition that the home floor in the Cido Arena still remains a fortress where no one can be safe. Precisely because of this context, tickets for this duel are expected to be more sought after than for an average round, because fans know that the atmosphere and support from the stands could become a factor that disrupts the cold statistics from the table.

Lietkabelis between tradition and a challenging season

Lietkabelis has for years belonged among the stable clubs of Lithuanian basketball and is a regular participant in European competitions, but the current EuroCup season is currently not going in the direction that was wished for in Panevėžys. Defeats against London Lions, Dolomiti Trento and, especially painfully, the home slip-up against Niners Chemnitz showed that the team has problems maintaining intensity throughout the entire 40 minutes, often allowing opponents series of points that are hard to catch up with. Besides result oscillations, an additional blow was the departure of experienced power forward Augustine Rubit, who with an average of over 15 points and excellent rebounding performance was the first name of the team before his transfer to Spain, so the coach was left to redistribute roles in the paint and find a new internal balance. In that process, Fardaws Aimaq under the basket and shooters like Jamel Morris and young Nojus Radžius become increasingly important, while the organization of the game is increasingly taken over by Michael Flowers, who leads in assists in the EuroCup and tries to speed up the rhythm of the attack. For the fans, all this means that a season is unfolding before them in which results may oscillate, but content and emotions are not lacking, so interest in tickets remains high – especially when the leading squad of the group like JL Bourg comes to town and when every purchased ticket is perceived as a small contribution to the effort to turn around the momentum of the season.
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Host's offense: Flowers, Morris and company in search of the right rhythm

The attack of Lietkabelis this season often revolves around the pick-and-roll cooperation of the perimeter line with the bigs, and a key role in this is played by Michael Flowers, a guard who combines speed, game vision, and readiness to take responsibility in shooting from the outside well. His ability to break the first line of defense opens space for shooters on the perimeter like Jamel Morris, who is one of the best three-point shooters in the squad, and veteran Vytenis Lipkevičius, who can hit from the corner but also attack from the post when he gets a shorter guard. In the paint, Aimaq and Gabas Maldunas constantly set screens, roll towards the rim, and look for offensive rebounds, which is especially important against a team that like JL Bourg likes to run and punish every lost ball. If Lietkabelis wants to increase its chances for a surprise, it is necessary that the offensive output be distributed among as large a number of players as possible, in order to avoid excessive dependence on one or two individual inspirations, and the home crowd in the Cido Arena knows how to recognize moments when the attack "breathes" and reward them with additional noise. Precisely for this reason, it is expected that many fans will reach for ticket purchases as soon as it becomes clear that this is one of the key matches of the season, because the experience of watching Lietkabelis in offensive rhythm live is a completely different level compared to following the match on the screen.

Defensive challenges of Lietkabelis and the importance of rebounding

If one looks only at the table and point difference, it is clear that the problems of Lietkabelis this season are more of a defensive than an offensive nature, because in a series of matches they allowed opponents too many easy points after transition or a poorly closed paint. In the defeat to Chemnitz, for example, the Lithuanians allowed the guests to go to a large advantage in the early phase of the match precisely thanks to lost balls and a lack of control of the defensive rebound, and in the duel with London Lions a similar scenario was repeated in moments when concentration on the perimeter line dropped. Against JL Bourg, that problem becomes even more pronounced, because the French average about 80 points per game in the EuroCup and in doing so sink almost ten three-pointers, which means that every rotation in defense, every close-out, and every correct switch is of enormous importance. The home coach will therefore likely emphasize the need to reduce the number of easy points from transition, to play more aggressive defense on the ball, and to control the defensive rebound, in order to at least somewhat "slow down" the guests' attack and force them into attacks against a set defense. In such a scenario, precisely the presence of the audience, which reacts loudly to every good defense and won loose ball, can be an additional motive for the players, so it is no wonder that ticket sales gain importance – the more fans in the stands, the greater the chance that aggressive defense is maintained even in moments when fatigue begins to take its toll.

JL Bourg – group leader living off rhythm and three-point shooting

JL Bourg has grown into one of the most pleasant surprises of the EuroCup this season, although connoisseurs of French basketball know that this is a club that has been systematically building a roster and style of play adapted to the modern European trend for several years. With a 10-2 record in Group B and a series of impressive victories, including convincing performances against Ratiopharm Ulm and Budućnost and celebrations away at Turk Telekom in Ankara, the French have shown that they can play equally dangerously both at home and on the road. Their offensive philosophy relies on a high tempo, fast ball circulation, and constant searching for an open three-point shot, which was best seen in the first match of the season with Lietkabelis, when in Bourg-en-Bresse they celebrated 93:65 with as many as 16 made three-pointers and shooting from outside the 6.75 line of over 50 percent. Coach Frédéric Fauthoux managed to arrange a rotation in which several players take turns in the role of main scorer, so opponents can hardly prepare for shutting down just one option, which further complicates the task of the home staff ahead of the visit of such a team to the Cido Arena. Given the current form and position on the table, it is clear that part of the neutral basketball lovers will reach for tickets due to the quality of JL Bourg's play, because the view of their playful, modern basketball in the lively atmosphere of the Panevėžys arena is a special experience that many do not want to miss.
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McGhee, Mokoka and Gach – perimeter line that punishes every mistake

Statistics clearly show that JL Bourg's attack is extremely balanced, but also that most offensive threats are built around the perimeter line: Darius McGhee is the team's leading scorer in the EuroCup with an average above 14 points and more than five assists, which makes him a complete playmaker who can equally well finish the action and set up teammates. Alongside him, Both Gach brings a combination of length, athleticism, and shooting, often taking over the role of a "two-way" guard who scores a double-digit number of points and simultaneously covers multiple positions in defense, while Adam Mokoka is one of the toughest players on the perimeter, capable of defending the best perimeter options of the opponent and at the same time scoring from transition or after "spot-up" situations. When they are joined by Kevin Kokila as a mobile big who runs excellently in the counter and jumps very well, and Ricky Lindo or Tre Mitchell who can spread the paint with a mid-range shot, a lineup of five is created that is very difficult to defend without perfectly arranged rotations. For Lietkabelis, this means that it is necessary to avoid too frequent double-teaming on the ball, because every late return of the defense is punished very quickly by JL Bourg with open three-point shots, and fans who buy tickets for this duel can expect a top-class school of modern perimeter offense in which every small mistake turns into three points on the scoreboard.

Battle under the hoops and the importance of physicality in the paint

Although JL Bourg is most often spoken of through the prism of the perimeter line and three-point shooting, a key part of their dominance lies also in rebound control and physicality in the paint, where players like Kevin Kokila, Ricky Lindo, and Tre Mitchell bring height, strength, and mobility. Opposing teams often point out that it is almost as difficult to close out their offensive rebound as it is to stop the perimeter shooters, because their big players constantly attack the ball, push blocks for teammates, and punish every situation in which the rotation behind the back is late by just a fraction of a second. Lietkabelis will have to find an answer in that segment with the help of Aimaq, Maldunas, and Danusevičius, who must be aggressive but also disciplined so as not to fall into foul trouble too early, especially since the rotation of bigs has been noticeably shortened after Rubit's departure. The defensive rebound will likely be a key indicator of the direction of the match: if the home team manages to limit JL Bourg to one attack per possession, they will open up space for themselves to run and attempt to reach easy points through a fast counterattack before the French defense sets up. Precisely such internal struggles under the hoops are often best experienced from the stands, where every duel for position is seen from up close, so for fans who like physical basketball and fighting in the paint, it is an additional motivation to secure their tickets on time and be part of an evening in which every rebound will be accompanied by a gasp or ovations.

Cido Arena – the basketball center of Panevėžys

The Cido Arena at Parko g. 12 in Panevėžys is a modern multipurpose hall that can accommodate up to approximately seven thousand spectators and has for years represented the central stage for sports and entertainment events in northern Lithuania. It is special in that it combines a classic basketball configuration with a cycling track, so international cycling competitions, concerts, fairs, and various cultural manifestations are held in the same space, which is why the local population perceives it as a true city gathering place. During Lietkabelis matches, the stands as a rule become a sea of maroon and white colors, and when attendance is good, the acoustics of the hall amplify the impression that another "sixth player" is playing on the floor, which is especially important in matchups against favored opponents like JL Bourg. For fans from outside, an additional advantage is that the arena is located relatively close to the city center, with enough parking spaces and good connection by public transport, so the match fits easily into a day trip that includes a walk through the city, lunch, and an evening visit to basketball. Precisely for this reason, it is worth checking the ticket offer on time and planning the arrival, and for those who wish to stay longer or are arriving from more distant regions, it is always convenient to consider accommodation near the venue, so that one could enjoy the atmosphere before and after the match without haste.
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Panevėžys – a city of basketball between Vilnius and Riga

Panevėžys is the fifth largest city in Lithuania, located on the banks of the Nevėžis River, roughly halfway between Vilnius and Riga, which makes it a logical stop for numerous travelers and the seat of important transport corridors like the Via Baltica highway. The city with about ninety thousand inhabitants developed as an industrial and cultural center of the northern part of the country, but in recent years it is increasingly profiling itself as a sports center as well, in which the Cido Arena and the basketball club Lietkabelis play a very visible role. Visitors arriving in Panevėžys for the match often take the opportunity to tour the historic core, walk along the river, or visit museums and galleries, among which local collections of modern art and the new Stasys Museum stand out, so a sports day can easily turn into a mini city-break. For fans from other Lithuanian cities, but also neighboring countries, this means that coming to a EuroCup match can be combined with a weekend break, whereby it is practical to consider accommodation offers in the host city on time, to avoid the last-minute rush. In such an environment, in which basketball naturally connects to the city identity and everyday life, it is not a surprise that ticket sales for duels against great European rivals like JL Bourg become a sort of small event in itself, because many want to be part of the story in which the local club opposes one of the strongest rosters in the competition.

How to get to Cido Arena and tips for fans

The Cido Arena is located in a quiet part of Panevėžys, at Parko g. 12, which is relatively simple to reach either by car, public transport, or on foot from the wider city center. For those arriving by vehicle from the direction of Vilnius or Kaunas, the most logical route is via the Via Baltica highway (E67), with the exit towards Panevėžys and further well-marked signposts towards the sports zone where the hall is located, with the possibility of parking in the immediate vicinity of the facility. Travelers using intercity buses can count on city transport being relatively simple, and part of the fans also decide to walk from the bus station or the center, which is another opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the city before entering the busy crowd in front of the entrances. Since larger crowds are expected for such matches, the recommendation is to buy tickets in advance and to come earlier on the day of the meeting to avoid unnecessary waiting and to find one's seats in peace, with time for refreshment and taking photos inside the hall. Those planning an overnight stay or coming in larger groups can further facilitate logistics by planning accommodation for fans on the match day simultaneously with the ticket purchase, thereby creating a pleasant framework in which the only worry is – to enjoy basketball and loudly cheer for one's team.

Match scenarios and potential heroes of the meeting

When looking at sports logic, most analysts will mark JL Bourg as a distinct favorite thanks to the depth of the roster, current form, and convincing victory in the first mutual matchup, but basketball is a sport in which the home court and one good shooting day can completely turn the roles around. Lietkabelis will likely seek a more aggressive entry into the match than in some earlier rounds, with the intention of imposing a tough defense from the beginning and speeding up the game through transition, to avoid too many attacks in five-on-five against the excellent structure of the French defense. Key moves could come from the duo Flowers – Morris on the perimeter line, with the support of Lipkevičius and young guards who bring energy from the bench, while in the paint Aimaq and Maldunas will have to do a huge job against the physically powerful players of JL Bourg to control the rebound and reduce the number of second chances. On the guests' side, most is expected from McGhee, Mokoka, and Gach, who set the tone for the attack with their shooting and drives, but also from Kokila and Lindo in the segment of rebounding and paint protection, so it is likely that the winner will be sought in nuances like the number of lost balls, realization of free throws, and response to opponents' mini-series. Precisely that uncertainty and the possibility that some unexpected hero appears before the eyes of the spectators – whether it be a young hope of Lietkabelis or a player from the JL Bourg bench who "explodes" in one evening edition – make this meeting particularly attractive to the audience, so it can rightly be said that tickets for this event are a sort of investment in an evening of top-class European basketball in which there are no guarantees, but there are plenty of reasons for excitement and cheering until the last second.
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