It could have been an enormous win, however Lithuania restricted its celebration after profitable towards the United States, 110-104, on Sunday within the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
While Vaidas Kariniauskas described their win as a trigger for celebration, they’re additionally getting ready for one more robust task within the quarterfinals: world no. 6 Serbia.
“It was a big win for our country, for us players, coaches, to play against the best in the world,” Kariniauskas stated. “I’m happy for my country and our families. We don’t need to stop now because we have a game against Serbia in 48 hours.”
“We are happy but we cannot be too happy,” he added.
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— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) September 3, 2023
During the match, Kariniauskas paced Lietuva with 15 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists.
Lithuania coach Kazys Maksvytis echoed Kariniauskas.
“We need to save our emotions and all our efforts for next game because in two days, we’re starting playoffs,” he stated. “We need to have short memory to prepare for our second game.”
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— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) September 3, 2023
Lietuva already has a greater end on this version of the World Cup in contrast from 4 years in the past. Assured of a slot within the high eight, Lithuania again in 2019 positioned ninth within the match. Serbia, throughout that version, completed fifth general.
Lithuania and Serbia will face one another on Tuesday on the Mall of Asia Arena.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
