Basketball

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Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Many basketball experts look back on the Lithuanian scene in the 1930s and look back on the revolutionary efforts of American born pair Pranas Lubinas and Feliksas Kriaučiūnas.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

When looking back on EuroBasket history Lithuanian Modestas Paulauskas may deserve the title of “Mr October” following his efforts almost half a century ago.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Last month, this column was a merger of Lithuania’s achievements at the Sydney Olympics as well as its triumphs as a basketball nation.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

International basketball historians most often associate today’s date with the Soviet Union as the red army marched on to its 7th successive EuroBasket title in West Germany.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

An extension to the Lithuanian injury list would see the Baltic nation unable to advance to the 2014 FIBA World Cup final, crumbling to the full strength USA by 28 points.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Lithuania is one game away from appearing in its maiden FIBA World Cup final after storming home in the final term against Turkey to win its second consecutive tournament quarter-final 73:61.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Lithuania has advanced to its fourth FIBA World Cup quarter final in 16 years after holding off an inspiring late run by New Zealand 76:71.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Lithuania has finished on top of Group D in the 2014 FIBA World Cup thanks to a 67:64 win over Slovenia, inspired by the Lavrinovič twins (Darjuš and Kšyštof).

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Australia has won its second consecutive match against Lithuania in dominating for, handing the Baltic nation its first defeat in the FIBA World Cup 82:75.