Tip-off at 12:30 PM marked the start of EuroBasket 2025 with the Group B opener between Great Britain and Lithuania, played at the Tampere Deck Arena in Tampere, Finland.
Lithuania controlled the game from start to finish, with the decisive run coming in the third quarter, fueled by Jonas Valančiūnas, Rokas Jokubaitis, and Matas Normantas.
Great Britain attempted a late comeback in the final ten minutes but never managed to cut the deficit below double digits.
Final score: Lithuania 94, Great Britain 70.
Top performers for Lithuania:
- Jonas Valančiūnas: 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
- Rokas Jokubaitis: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists
- Ąžuolas Tubelis: 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
Top performers for Great Britain:
- Gabe Olaseni Yeboah: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Tarik Phillip: 10 points, 3 assists
- Myles Hesson: 10 points, 5 rebounds
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