Greece beat Lithuania and advance to the quarterfinals
77-64 the final score
Greece produced a boil over upsetting Group B winners Lithuania 77-64 to advance to the Quarter-Finals.
After struggling in the Group Phase and needing a victory over Poland to secure a spot to Istanbul, an inspired Greece dominated the Round of 16 clash from the get go through hot shooting and tenacious defense.
Lithuania made a run in the final quarter but Greece had all the answers to ensure they meet either Croatia or Russia in the final eight. It is the first time Lithuania miss out on the Quarter-Finals since 2009.
Dynamic guard Kostas Sloukas was electric with 21 points, including draining 5-of-7 from three. He made clutch shots and also had 5 rebounds and 4 assists in a stellar all-round game.
After struggling in the Group Phase and needing a victory over Poland to secure a spot to Istanbul, an inspired Greece dominated the Round of 16 clash from the get go through hot shooting and tenacious defense.
Lithuania made a run in the final quarter but Greece had all the answers to ensure they meet either Croatia or Russia in the final eight. It is the first time Lithuania miss out on the Quarter-Finals since 2009.
Dynamic guard Kostas Sloukas was electric with 21 points, including draining 5-of-7 from three. He made clutch shots and also had 5 rebounds and 4 assists in a stellar all-round game.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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