USA loses to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup

USA basketball team suffered a shocking defeat to Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup on Sunday, September 3.

Despite being heavy favorites and already securing spots in the quarterfinals and Paris Olympics, USA struggled throughout the game, trailing by as much as 21 points.

Anthony Edwards led USA with 35 points but it wasn't enough to overcome Lithuania's balanced attack, which saw nine players score between 9-15 points each.

Lithuania's victory highlights their strong performance and shooting accuracy, with the team hitting 56% of their three-point attempts.

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