The Lithuanian national team faced significant challenges during their recent match, ultimately falling by 28 points. Early in the game, the Lithuanians struggled considerably, trailing by a margin of 0:8 within the first few minutes, a deficit that the Turkish team consistently increased. By the second half, the gap reached 24 points, expanding further to 28 points by the third quarter.
Although the Lithuanians managed to narrow the deficit slightly during periods when the Turkish team appeared less focused, they could not overcome the substantial margin, finishing the game down by the initial 28 points. This performance solidifies the Turkish team’s dominance in Group J, giving them a record of seven wins and establishing them as the leading contender. Conversely, the Lithuanians currently sit in fourth place with a record of three wins and four losses, a standing that does not guarantee qualification for the 2027 World Championships in Qatar.
Following the game, Lithuanian national team coach Rimas Kurtinaitis expressed his assessment during a press conference. He noted that the opposing team displayed varying levels of performance. Kurtinaitis stated that the Lithuanians were “a bit too slow and not as strong as the Turkish team,” acknowledging the significant points gap.
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