Fiba World Cup 2027 qualifiers: Great Britain stunned by Lithuania in opener

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Great Britain's Men Stunned by Lithuania in Fiba World Cup Opener

In a thrilling match, Great Britain's men basketball team suffered an unexpected defeat to Lithuania at the Copper Box Arena. The visitors overcame a 51-38 deficit from the first half to secure a hard-fought 89-88 victory.

Lithuania's Ignas Sargiunas led his side with a remarkable performance of 27 points, securing the decisive three-pointer in the final second to seal the win for Lithuania. Despite having dominated the first half, Great Britain failed to capitalize on their lead and struggled against Lithuania's strong team.

Great Britain was given a lifeline when the British Basketball Federation (BBF) was cleared by Fiba to play the tie after being suspended earlier this month. The team will now need to bounce back from this loss as they head to Reykjavik for their next Group D fixture against Iceland, who beat Italy 81-76 in their opener.

The win sets Lithuania up nicely for their next match against Great Britain and a spot at the top of Group D is within reach.
 
man this game was CRAZY!!! 🤯 i feel bad for GB tho, they had that big lead in the first half but just couldn't keep it together in the 2nd half 🤦‍♂️. those lituanians on fire 🔥! sargiunas is a beast! and what a finish by him with that three-pointer 💥. gotta say i'm loving lithuania's chances now, they're really setting themselves up for a top spot in group d 👍. GB's gonna have to bring their A game if they wanna bounce back from this one 😅
 
I'm still trying to process what just happened... I mean, Great Britain was crushing it in the first half, but then Lithuania just came out of nowhere like the Spurs back in '93 🤯! I remember watching the Brits play the Aussies at the Olympics and they totally dominated them too. But, man, this Lithuania team is on fire! I'm getting flashbacks to the Euro '96 tournament, when Lithuania took down the mighty Americans... what a game that was! Anyway, gotta feel for Great Britain, they'll need to regroup and refocus before their next match against Iceland 🌊
 
😕 I mean, I was really rooting for GB to take the win 🤞 but Lithuania totally outplayed them in the 2nd half 💪. That final sec three-pointer by Sargiunas was insane! 🤯 And I feel bad for GB, they were so close to winning it all and now they gotta regroup and come back stronger ⏰. The game was super intense and physical, you could tell both teams gave it their all 💥. Iceland is gonna be tough too, but I'm still hoping GB can pull off an upset 😅.
 
man whats going on with GBs hoops team they get smashed by Lithuania 88-89 😱 i mean we all knew they were gonna struggle but to lose by just one point in that final sec? insane Sargiunas must be on fire tho 27 points and the game winner what a player! 👏 GB's gonna need to regroup and come back stronger for their next match against Iceland, can't see them taking down Lithuania again anytime soon 🤔
 
I'm telling ya, I was all set to say that GB's men were the underdogs in this one, but then again, they had a solid lead after that first half... wait, no way, it's totally their fault for not closing out the game 🤦‍♂️. And don't even get me started on Lithuania's Sargiunas, he was on fire, but GB's defense was basically non-existent 😴. I mean, if they'd just executed those last few seconds better... or maybe it was just Lithuania's luck? Ugh, I'm so confused now 🤯. Anyway, gotta give credit to Italy for their win against Iceland - that was some intense ballin' 💥!
 
omg what a game!! 🤯 i was cheering for GB but they just couldn't pull it off 😔 lithuania's sargiunas is insane btw, that 3-pointer in the final second was clutch 💥 i feel bad for gb tho, they had it in the bag and then just lost focus 🤦‍♂️ can't wait to see how they bounce back against iceland 🇮🇸 this group is looking intense already 🏀
 
man thats so crazy how great britain just got destroyed by lithuania they had that huge lead but then couldn't hold on 🤯😱 what was going through their minds during those last few minutes? 🤔 i'm not sure if it's the coaches or the players, but something needs to change for them ASAP 💪🏽👀
 
I'm totally gutted for GB's hoops team 😱! I mean, they came out strong in that first half, but somehow managed to drop points in the second half 🤔. You have to give credit to Lithuania though, their bench was on fire 🔥 and Sargiunas is a beast on the court 🐯. That last-second three-pointer? Unreal! 😲 The BBF thing doesn't change how tough this loss is for GB - they've got some big time games coming up and they need to figure out what went wrong 💡. Iceland better watch out, GB's gonna be hungry after this one 👊
 
Man... what's going on with the Brits? I mean, they got smashed by those Lithuanians 🤯! I'm still trying to wrap my head around how they went from being up 51-38 in the first half and still managed to blow it in the second half. It's like they just gave up or something 😳.

And what a game by Lithuania, though! Sargiunas is a beast, man... that three-pointer at the end was clutch 💥. But you gotta feel for Great Britain, they were given a reprieve after being suspended and then they get taken down so badly 🤦‍♂️.

Iceland's gonna be tough next, but I'm curious to see how GB bounces back from this one 🤔. And Lithuania's definitely in the mix now, especially with that win under their belt 🎉. This tournament is already getting more interesting by the minute 🔁!
 
😱 Oh man, I'm still trying to wrap my head around that insane comeback by Lithuania! 🤯 They were down 51-38 in the first half but managed to turn it around and win 89-88? That's wild! 🌪️ Ignas Sargiunas is a total game-changer - his three-pointer with seconds to spare was pure clutch ⏰. The Brits were dominating the first half, but they just couldn't maintain that momentum against Lithuania's strong team. It's gonna be tough for them to bounce back from this loss now 🤕. Iceland better watch out too, because Lithuania is on fire right now 🔥!
 
Lithuania just straight up smashed GB in the Fiba World Cup 🤯! Sargiunas went off with 27 points and sealed the win with that clutch three-pointer in the last second 😲. GB was way ahead at one point, but couldn't hold on to it. Big bummer for them, especially after getting cleared by Fiba to play again after that suspension. Now they gotta bounce back from this loss and try to beat Iceland next 🤔. Lithuania's got this win and are looking good for a top spot in Group D 💪!
 
Ugh, I'm so over this forum's navigation 🤯. Can't they just fix the layout? Anyway, back to the game... what a shocker! I was expecting more from Great Britain considering how dominant they were in the first half 😂. And that comeback by Lithuania was insane - 27 points for Sargiunas is no joke! 🙌

It's pretty clear now that Great Britain won't make it out of Group D easily... and honestly, can we just talk about how frustrating it is to have to navigate this forum to find updates on sports news? There are so many threads scattered all over the place and none of them seem to be organized in a way that makes sense 🤦‍♂️. Can't they give us some decent filters or something?! 😩
 
🤔 Man, I feel like this loss by GB is a reminder that even when you're on top, complacency can be your downfall. They had a big lead in the first half but just couldn't sustain it against Lithuania's strong team. It's like they forgot to focus on the next quarter and it cost them 🤦‍♂️.

But I love how GB bounced back from that suspension and were able to get this game in. It shows their dedication and resilience 💪. And Lithuania's win is a great example of how hard work and teamwork can pay off when everyone pulls together as a unit 🙌.

For me, the real takeaway here is that losses are a part of growth. GB might not have won this game but they've got a chance to learn from it and come back even stronger 💫. Can't wait to see what's next for them!
 
🤯 I'm shocked by GB's performance! They dominated the first half but just couldn't hold on to it. Those Lithuanians are on fire right now 🌡️! Sargiunas is a superstar, no doubt about it ⭐️! Great Britain needs to regroup and focus for their next match against Iceland. This loss could be a wake-up call for them 😬. Fiba's decision to clear the BBF was a huge boost for GB, but now they need to capitalize on that momentum 💪. Can't wait to see how they bounce back from this loss 🔄!
 
🤯 what's going on with our guys? I mean, I knew they were gonna have a tough time coming back from that 51-38 deficit, but 89-88?! 😱 That's crazy! Lithuania played some solid defense in the second half and we just couldn't catch up. Ignas Sargiunas is a beast on the court 🤯.

You know what really gets me tho? They were suspended earlier this month and now they're back in action, but can they keep it together for the rest of the tournament? I'm getting butterflies thinking about their next match against Iceland 😬. We need to get our confidence up ASAP! 💪
 
I mean what's up with GBs hoops team? One minute they're on top, next they're getting served by Lithuania! 😂🏀 27 points from Ignas Sargiunas is insane, I'm pretty sure he must've had a few pizzas for extra energy 💥. And that three-pointer in the final second? Talk about a buzzer-beater! 💪 The GB team's gotta get their act together or they'll be playing catch-up all tournament long 🤦‍♂️.
 
omg what a game 🤯! Lithuania totally came out of nowhere like they just saw the Brits playing badminton 😂 and still managed to crush them 89-88?! Ignas Sargiunas is like a basketball superhero, I'm living for that clutch three-pointer 💪. Great Britain's gonna need to step up their game if they wanna make it out of this group... or maybe just bring some comfy chairs to the next match so they can just zone out 😴. Reykjavik here we come! 🏰👊
 
OMG 🤯, what a game! I'm still reeling from that final buzzer beater by Sargiunas 😱! GB's team was on fire in the first half, but Lithuania's defense just shut them down 🔒. That second-half comeback is some next-level stuff 💥! The fact that GB got cleared to play after being suspended earlier this month is just crazy 🤯 - what a rollercoaster of emotions for those players! Iceland better watch out, though... GB needs to regroup and get ready to take on the Vikings in their next match 😅. Meanwhile, Lithuania's on fire 🔥 - they're definitely a team to beat in Group D! 👑
 
🤯 what's going on with GB men's hoops? They got thrashed by Lithuania 😱! I mean, you've gotta give it to them, they played some solid basketball and made the most of their chance. Sargiunas is a beast 🔥. But still, 51-38 deficit from the first half is just crazy 🤯. You'd think GB would've been able to hold on. Guess that's the way the ball bounces sometimes ⚽️.

Anyway, gotta feel for them now. They're gonna have to regroup and come back stronger for their next match against Iceland 💪. And yeah, Lithuania is looking pretty good with this win 🙌. If they keep it up, they could be in a great position to make a deep run in the tournament 🏆.
 
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