BC Lietkabelis and Kauno Žalgiris will be among the main contenders for the LKL championship title. Šiaulių-7bet, after a decade-long absence, returns to the top four and seeks chances against Vilniaus Rytas. Klaipėdos Neptūnas was close to the biggest sensation in league history, but Kauno Žalgiris saved its status. Dainius Adomaitis' team shook the Žalgiris and gave an impetus to further discussions. BC Lietkabelis can be a very solid team that can dethrone the Kaunas team. For Jonas Mačiulis, a former basketball player, this is one of the most interesting playoffs in recent years. Šiaulių-7bet and Vilniaus Rytas will be one of the most interesting pairs, as both teams like to play fast. And Kauno Žalgiris with BC Lietkabelis plays a more tactical game. Both pairs are equal, one will play running and fast-paced, the other - positional. Šiauliai should take at least one win, and who knows, maybe even two. The home court will be the main factor, and Šiauliai plays very relaxed, no pressure, the team is in good shape, at least in the quarterfinal series. At least one game they can play, and maybe even two. Šiauliai would not have much chance if they played against Kauno Žalgiris or BC Lietkabelis for third place. They now have to give all their strength to possibly reach the final, because for third place, I wouldn't see them winning against BC Lietkabelis or Kauno Žalgiris.