[DAY 3] Group B: Lithuania vs. Nigeria

[Gytaz]

Well, that settles it - now we're definitely the most hated team in Venezuela. They should have at least tried to win the game with 27 (or something) seconds left...

Oh, and congrats to stojanov8, this has to be his wet dream come true.

[zik013]

I think it was definitely intentional. They called a timeout, then did it that way. So the coach planned it. Either way it is funny though. Venezuela was totally out of line with how they acted, so they got what they deserved. As I said, karma.

think about what you have just said...
it is +6 for Nigeria with 20 seconds to go... why on Earth would Lithuania foul if they are OK with a max 9 point loss... they are first anyway...
why foul and make it -8 with a chance to loose by 10+ and loose the first place...

[Hepcat]

I don't know what went wrong today. I'll have to see the stat sheet. But backing into first place like that is an absolute embarassment. The only thing that can possibly make up for the performance today is an Olympic silver but how likely is that?

[Olympiacos]

Ahaha! Good one Lithuania. I'm not sure it was entirely to poke Venezuela though; I guess they just figured that they'd be first anyway and that Nigeria deserved their victory in any case.

I think it was definitely intentional. They called a timeout, then did it that way. So the coach planned it. Either way it is funny though. Venezuela was totally out of line with how they acted, so they got what they deserved. As I said, karma.

[Supply&Demand]

Ahaha! Good one Lithuania. I'm not sure it was entirely to poke Venezuela though; I guess they just figured that they'd be first anyway and that Nigeria deserved their victory in any case.

[Psofimis]

I dont understand why the speaker was so stunted.They didnt play for Venezouela.

[Olympiacos]

OK...Lithuania clearly let the clock run out to lose the game. So yes, they were trying to payback Venezuela. That's karma Musselman.

[MJ was an alien]

No foul????? it was intentional!

[sixama23]

Nigeria has a chance for a win by +10

Stupid foul by Skinn

[Psofimis]

Damn.Respect to Nigeria!!What a passion they have.Congrats.

[Psofimis]

I miss linas...

[MJ was an alien]

come on, Nigeria plays for all Africans. Show some respect.

[Olympiacos]

i agree. lithuania does not have that kind of rep like some others. and we know who they are.

Yes, as christodoulou said - NBA teams.

[usagre]

They better not be playing badly on purpose. Disgraceful behaviour of that sort would give Lithuanian basketball a permanent black eye.

i agree. lithuania does not have that kind of rep like some others. and we know who they are.

[Hepcat]

I am not watching the game, can those of you who are watching it weigh in on whether you think LTU is losing on purpose to mess with VEN? I would be shocked if they would do something this risky at this stage...

They better not be playing badly on purpose. Disgraceful behaviour of that sort would give Lithuanian basketball a permanent black eye.