From the opening tip, Lithuania’s size advantage was impossible to ignore.
With Azuolas Tubelis and Jonas Valanciunas anchoring the starting lineup, the Baltic powerhouse immediately imposed itself on the glass, collecting 10 offensive rebounds by the midway point of the second quarter.
Iceland, despite its spirited play, simply had no answer inside.
The game’s balance shifted even further once Lithuania began knocking down perimeter shots. At that point, the outcome felt inevitable, and the hosts cruised to a 96–83 victory.
Tubelis set the tone early, scoring 16 points before halftime and finishing with an impressive 23 points in just 19 minutes. The young forward was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3-for-3, underlining his growing offensive versatility.
Valanciunas matched the dominance in his own limited stretch, adding 16 points in 17 minutes, including a flawless 2-of-2 from deep.
For Iceland, the numbers painted a clear picture: they were outrebounded 49–32, a gap that made sustained scoring runs difficult.
Still, they showed resilience through balanced offense, with six different players reaching double figures.
Captain Martin Hermannsson led the way with 13 points, providing stability in the backcourt even against Lithuania’s physical defense.
While Lithuania’s frontcourt power and efficient shooting decided the contest, Iceland’s spread-out contributions showed that their collective fight can still trouble opponents – especially if they find ways to neutralize size disadvantages in future matchups.
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