Lithuanians led after two quarters (37:35), but the Estonians overturned the result after the halftime break and did not look back, at one point in the fourth quarter building a 16-point lead (80:64).
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The only player in the Lithuanian ranks to score double digits was Dovydas Jakštonis, who scored 18 points.
Until then, Ignas Štombergas, who was leading the team with averages of 18.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 25.6 efficiency rating, was somewhat rested this time and scored only 2 points in 17 minutes.
The Estonians were led by Sten Markus Adamson, who is developing in the Kaunas “Žalgiris” system and scored 25 points.
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Lithuania’s 18-year-olds won against Bulgaria (90:69) in the group stage but lost to Slovenia (76:83) and Germany (69:86), finishing in third place. In the round of 16, our team was defeated by the host Italy (71:83), and they started the competition for 9th-16th places by defeating Austria (84:68).
On Sunday, the Lithuanians will finish the tournament with a match for 11th place, where their opponents will be the Danes.
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