The slightest encounter with an opponent could cause serious health problems. His face, or rather his lip, is currently “adorned” by about 20 stitches, but D. Gailius himself told “Vakaru ekspres” that he is ready to step on the field and help his team.
“Men don’t cry, men fight”, answered D. Gailius when asked if basketball fans will see him on the court.
He also added that he will have to save face, but, according to him, this is normal. “You should always protect your face and avoid contact,” said the basketball player.
D. Gailius suffered the injury a week ago in Utena, when he fought against the local Juventus team.
Then, just under 6 minutes before the end of the game, he was headbutted by Juventus forward Scoochie Smith during a game situation.
“The lip was bleeding profusely, it was swollen, I went to the Utena hospital to take care of it, but I didn’t dare to sew it there, it was recommended to go to Vilnius.
It’s good that my wife was with me, she drove the car to Vilnius, and I drove about 100 kilometers on the roads with my mouth closed. The situation is not a pleasant one,” D. Gailius told “Vakāru ekspres”.
In Vilnius, his cut lip was successfully stitched and D. Gailius has been training carefully for several days.
“We have caught a good wave of the game and great emotions. We will try not to stop and extend the winning streak tonight. Before the playoffs, you need to climb as high as possible in the standings. The schedule is favorable. Everything is in our own hands”, said D. Gailius.
“Neptūnas” won the match 91:89 after a dramatic fight and overtook their neighbors from Mazeiki and jumped to 6th place in the standings.
D. Gailius played 24 minutes, during which he scored 10 points (2/2 doubles, 2/6 triples), 1 rebound and 3 turnovers, 3 assists and 5 utility points.
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