Unbelievable! Lithuania scores 9 points in 9 seconds for an insane comeback against Great Britain
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Miracles in sports happen when you believe and never give up.
Details: Yesterday in London, the opening game of the Basketball World Cup qualifiers took place between Great Britain and Lithuania.
Up until the final seconds, Great Britain was on the verge of a sensational upset over the much more storied Lithuanian team. With just 9 seconds left on the clock, the hosts led 87-80. But the Lithuanians refused to surrender and kept believing in a miracle until the very end.
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Thanks to clutch steals and a flurry of three-pointers, Lithuania managed to turn the tide in the last 9 seconds, with the game-winning shot launched 1.5 seconds before the final buzzer. The commentator, fans, and Lithuanian players erupted in pure ecstasy, celebrating an incredible triumph. Final score: 89-88 for Lithuania.
With this, Lithuania claimed their first win in the qualifiers and now shares the group lead with Iceland.
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