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In group F of FIBA 2023 World Cup qualifiers, Lithuania (4-0) remained perfect in these qualifiers and defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-2) 77-56 (20-12, 14-20, 21-12, 22-12). With this win, Lithuania qualified for the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.

Points this season

46%80,3Points made:80,3Accuracy:45,7%Place in standings:1Record max:89Record min:74Best scorer:Osvaldas OlisevičiusTeamFIBA WC QStatisticsSchedule

Tomas Dimsa took over in the second half, finishing with 19 points, while both teams struggled to find consistency from deep.

After a balanced first half, Lithuania took control of the game in the third quarter, thanks to a 21-12 run in the third quarter and limiting Bosnia to only 24 points in the second half.

Tomas Dimsa was the top scorer for Lithuania with 19 points (3/7 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 4/4 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 turnover, and 16 PIR.

Edin Atic was the top scorer for Bosnia with 12 points (1/9 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 1/2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, and 9 PIR.

Lithuania: Tomas Dimsa 19, Deividas Gailius 15

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Edin Atic 12 (7 REB), Amar Gegic 10, Kenan Kamenjas 10

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