Lithuania secured their debut victory by defeating Egypt, maintaining their lead from start to finish in front of 7,229 fans in Manila, with a final score of 93-67. Even though Margiris Normantas led the team with 18 points in 18 minutes, the spotlight belongs to Jonas Valanciunas.
The New Orleans Pelicans big man efficiently secured a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in under 14 minutes, establishing the game’s momentum during the initial half and preventing the Pharaohs from turning the tide.
