Results
| Lithuania NKL | 03/09 15:00 | 4 |
[5] Rytas 2
v
Vytis
[5] 
|
L | 100-110 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 03/07 16:00 | 4 |
[5] Vytis
v
Rytas 2
[5]
|
L | 88-82 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 03/02 14:00 | - |
[5] Rytas 2
v
Atletas
[4] |
W | 88-86 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/29 17:00 | - |
[3] Kretinga
v
Rytas 2
[5]
|
L | 89-74 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/22 16:00 | - |
[7] Silute
v
Rytas 2
[6]
|
W | 87-90 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/17 15:00 | - |
[7] Rytas 2
v
Neptunas 2
[3] 
|
L | 88-89 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/15 17:00 | - |
[2] Stekas
v
Rytas 2
[6]
|
L | 82-76 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/10 14:00 | - |
[1] Delikatesas
v
Rytas 2
[7]
|
W | 82-84 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/08 17:00 | - |
[6] Rytas 2
v
Delikatesas
[1]
|
L | 82-99 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 02/03 15:00 | - |
[7] Rytas 2
v
Silute
[6]
|
W | 93-81 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 01/27 15:00 | - |
[7] Rytas 2
v
Kretinga
[6] |
L | 66-79 | |
| Lithuania NKL | 01/25 16:00 | - |
[3] Atletas
v
Rytas 2
[7]
|
L | 89-87 |
Wikipedia - BC Rytas-2
BC Rytas-2 is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The team competes in the National Basketball League (NKL), the second division of Lithuanian basketball. Founded in 2003, it is the reserve team of Rytas Vilnius.
History
The Perlas club was founded in 2003. Over the decade, the team had many variations of its name, but it always had the word "Perlas" (Pearl) in it except during the 2012–2013 season, when it was called "Vilnius-MRU". It developed young prospects and became a springboard to a professional career for former Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius players, guard Dovydas Redikas and BC Žalgiris former player Mindaugas Kuzminskas. Undoubtedly, Perlas’ best-known alumni is Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius, Memphis Grizzlies and Lithuania men's national basketball team center Jonas Valančiūnas.
"Perlas-MRU" qualified for the second-tier Lithuanian basketball league (NKL) playoffs for the first time in the 2006–2007 season. An ambitious and young team, they went on a commercial basis to play in the LKL in 2009. During two seasons in the league, "Perlas-MRU" finished the regular season in 8th and 7th place, respectively. On 14 July 2011, the club merged with NKL champions „Pieno Žvaigždės“, with many players signing with BC Pieno žvaigždės as a result.
In the 2011–2012 season after returning to the NKL, "Perlas-MRU" did not qualify for the playoffs. In the 2012–2013 season, the results for the team were much better. In the regular season, Vilnius team was ranked 12th (14/20), but in the Round of 16 it eliminated fifth-ranked Sūduva-Mantinga (2–1). In the quarterfinals, "Perlas-MRU" met with Jonavos "Triobet" but was eliminated after three intense matches.
In the 2013–2014 season, Perlas once again qualified for the NKL playoffs. In the round of 16, Mindaugas Sakalauskas players crushed Klaipedos Nafta-Universitetas (3–0), but in quarterfinals, they were forced to concede to Delikatesas Joniškis (3–2).
Vilniaus Perlas is known for its strong team spirit and dedication to the game. The team is made up of talented players from Lithuania and other countries, who work together to achieve their goals. The team's style of play is characterized by fast-paced, aggressive basketball, with a focus on teamwork and ball movement.
The team's home court is the Siemens Arena, a state-of-the-art facility that can hold up to 11,000 spectators. The arena is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate fans, who come out in droves to support the team.
Vilniaus Perlas has won numerous championships and awards over the years, including the Lithuanian Basketball League championship in 2010 and 2011, and the Baltic Basketball League championship in 2012. The team has also produced several talented players who have gone on to play in the NBA and other top leagues around the world.
Overall, Vilniaus Perlas is a team with a rich history and a bright future. With its talented players, dedicated coaching staff, and passionate fans, the team is poised to continue its success for years to come.