Ivan Février shines in loss

Ivan Février delivered a strong performance for Lietkabelis in their 65-71 defeat to Jonava on October 10. The French forward scored 17 points, including 4-of-4 from three-point range, and added 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in 30 minutes of play.

Février returns from injury

Février had been out since late September due to an injury but returned to action on September 30 in a EuroCup game against Bosna Sarajevo. In that game, he also scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, showing his form before this latest performance.

Jonava dominates early

Jonava took control of the game early, leading 20-13 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 13 points by halftime. Lietkabelis managed to cut the deficit to five points at halftime (28-33) but struggled to make up ground in the second half.

Jonava's strong finish

In the final quarter, Jonava maintained their lead despite a 9-0 run by Lietkabelis. Jonava's Donatas Sabeckis contributed 15 points in the fourth quarter, including three three-pointers, while Nick Johnson added 20 points and 26 points of evaluation for the visitors.

Lietkabelis' recent struggles

This loss marked Lietkabelis' third defeat in five league games, following consecutive losses to Zalgiris Kaunas (97-68) and Roma (92-87) in the EuroCup. Février has been a key player for the team since joining during the offseason after playing for Cantù in Italy.

Février's stats and impact

Février is averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in the Lithuanian league, with a 57.1% three-point shooting percentage. He is currently the second-leading scorer on his team behind Alex Schumacher (14.8 points per game). In EuroCup play, Février is averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds per game after two appearances.

Lietkabelis next faces PAOK

Lietkabelis' next game is a EuroCup match against PAOK Salonique on October 13, where Février's performance could be crucial for the team's chances in the competition.