The Lithuanian team initially established a slight advantage in the contest. However, Puerto Rico managed to equalize the score, leading to a tightly contested match through the second and third quarters. The momentum shifted as Puerto Rico built a notable lead during the third and fourth quarters, taking the scores to 64:71 and 75:82, and 77:84, respectively.
Despite this period of control, the Lithuanian pace accelerated, narrowing the gap significantly. At one point, the teams were separated by only a single point, with the score at 85:86. In the final stages, Puerto Rico held a four-point advantage (89:93).
However, the opposition’s offensive efficiency waned, allowing the Lithuanians to capitalize on successive opportunities. The decisive moments came in the final quarter, where accurate throws from Kristupas Sabeckas and Jokubas Kuktas proved crucial. These performances secured the victory for Lithuania and placed them in seventh position in the tournament.
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