The Lithuania men's national basketball team is set to face off against the Serbia men's national basketball team in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The match will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5 (Philippine Time) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the matchup between the Lithuania and Serbia.
- Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
- Time: 4:45 pm (PHL Time)
- Venue: Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City
- Game Stats: FIBA
- TV: One Sports / ESPN+ / One Sports+ (Delayed: 7:00 pm)
- Live Stream: Courtside 1891 / Pilipinas Live (Android / iOS)
Results and Scores: Lithuania vs. Serbia
Lithuania
68
FINAL SCORE
87
Serbia
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 25 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 68 |
| Serbia | 24 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 87 |
Serbia secured a commanding 87-68 victory in the first World Cup quarterfinal, earning their spot in the tournament semifinals, where they will face either Canada or Slovenia.
Bogdan Bogdanovic played a pivotal role, leading Serbia's charge with a scorching performance. He set the tone early by contributing 18 of his game-high 21 points in the first half. Bogdanovic's exceptional shooting, with 8 field goals out of 10 attempts in the first half, laid the foundation for Serbia's dominant win. He finished the game with 21 points.
Filip Petrusev also made significant contributions, tallying 17 points and six rebounds, while Stefan Jovic chipped in with 11 points and five assists. Stefan emerged as a crucial factor in the second half, hitting three triples during the third quarter.
Lithuania, previously unbeaten, entered the game with high hopes, having defeated the United States in their previous outing.
Tadas Sedekerskis led Lithuania's scoring with 14 points, closely followed by Rokas Jokubaitis, who contributed 13 points along with nine assists. Despite their impressive journey up to this point, Lithuania's title aspirations were dashed by Serbia's dominant performance in this quarterfinal matchup.
Serbia now awaits its semifinal opponent, which will be determined by the outcome of the match between Canada and Slovenia. The winner of this highly anticipated showdown will have the opportunity to face Serbia in the tournament's semifinal, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and closely-watched battle for a spot in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 championship game.
Game Highlights: Lithuania vs. Serbia
Watch the game highlights between Lithuania men's national basketball team and Serbia men's national basketball team in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Video from YouTube Channel of FIBA
Preview: Lithuania vs. Serbia
In one of the most anticipated quarterfinal matchups, Lithuania will face off against Serbia in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Both teams are vying for a spot in the semifinals, where the winner will take on the victor of the Canada vs. Slovenia game.
Lithuania, undefeated in the tournament, enters the quarterfinals with the momentum of beating the United States, 110-104. Their standout players, Jonas Valanciunas and Rokas Jokubaitis, have been instrumental in their success. Valanciunas leads in scoring (13.6 PPG) and rebounding (9.2 RPG), while Jokubaitis who averiging 12.8 PPG is the primary playmaker and assist leader (5.6 APG). Lithuania's exceptional three-point shooting at 46.4% adds to their strength.
Serbia, having only lost one game to Italy,78-76, boasts a talented roster, including Bogdan Bogdanovic (18.4 PPG and 5.2 APG), Nikola Milutinov (14.0 PPG, 9.6 RPG), Nikola Jovic (11.2 PPG), and Stefan Jovic (6.2 PPG, 7.0 APG). The matchup between centers Milutinov and Valanciunas will be pivotal, while Bogdanovic will aim to shine offensively.
Lithuania and Serbia have a history, with their most notable meeting in the 2010 FIBA World Cup when Lithuania emerged victorious, 99-88 in the Third Place Game in Istanbul. Both teams have shown strength in this tournament, setting the stage for an intense battle.
With Lithuania coming off a significant win against the USA and Serbia's impressive team performance against the Dominican Republic, this quarterfinal promises to be closely contested.
In a game that could go either way, Lithuania may have a slight edge, given their recent success and strong morale. Expect an exciting clash between these European powerhouses.
