Jonas Valanciunas opened the scoring with a jump hook, but Spain looked to be the most serious opposition Lithuania had faced so far and didn’t let the hosts get into a solid lead as the home side led only 20-14 after the first quarter.
The second period began well for Lithuania as they got into a 15 point lead (31-16), but once again let it slip away. Spain narrowed the gap and finished the first half only with a six point deficit.
The Spaniards got within 3 after halftime, but Lithuania used a 12-2 run to get ahead 51-38.
The fourth quarter was only a formality, but the home team, cheered by a full arena, only increased their lead.
Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 points and 6 boards as the coach sat him for the entire fourth quarter due to a very slippery court, Deividas Pukis had 19 points and Edgaras Ulanovas added 9.
