The quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup have unveiled the elite eight teams, commencing with the matchup between Lithuania and Serbia.
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The quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup have unveiled the elite eight teams, commencing with the matchup between Lithuania and Serbia.
Lithuania has maintained a flawless 5-0 record thus far. Their journey began with victories against Jordan and New Zealand, and they continued the winning streak with triumphs over Montenegro and Greece. The highlight of their campaign was a remarkable upset against the USA.
Meanwhile, Serbia has secured a 4-1 record during the group stage. Under the guidance of Svetislav Pesic, the team achieved victories over Puerto Rico, South Sudan, and China. Although they faced a setback against Italy, they quickly bounced back with a commanding win over the Dominican Republic to secure their qualification.
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In the frontcourt, the key matchup revolves around Jonas Valanciunas facing off against Nikola Militunov. Militunov faces a significant challenge as Valanciunas has been in outstanding form. On the flip side, Serbia holds the advantage in the backcourt with Stefan Jovic and Bogdan Bogdanovic, who pose a formidable test for their opponents. Rokas Jokubaitis will play a crucial role as Lithuania’s primary playmaker and creative force.
Despite the rich basketball traditions of both nations, they haven’t faced each other in a competitive match since 2015. In that encounter, Lithuania emerged victorious with a 67-64 win in the EuroBasket 2015 semi-final, securing their spot in the 2016 Olympics. This game also carries Olympic implications, as the top two European teams in this tournament will earn qualification for Paris 2024.
Serbia’s recent international tournament performances have been remarkable, with one exception. Italy stands as the sole team that has managed to defeat Serbia in the past three competitions they participated in. Regrettably, this streak led to Serbia missing out on the Tokyo Olympics, exiting in the round of 16 at EuroBasket last year, and necessitated their victory on Sunday to remain in the current tournament.
The Serbia vs Lithuania 2023 FIBA World Cup game is scheduled for September 5 at 08:45 AM (GMT+8). You have the option to livestream the match on the YouTube channel, where the entire event will be available for live viewing. Additionally, you can watch it in real-time by accessing platforms such as ESPN, FUBO, and Courtside 1891.
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