Russia and Lithuania seal London berths
China Daily | Updated: 2012-07-09 08:09
Former European champions Russia and Lithuania have claimed two of the last three remaining berths in the men's basketball tournament at the 2012 London Games following their victories in the semifinals of the ongoing Olympic qualifying tournament.
The Russians overcame a stiff challenge from Nigeria to beat the west African nation 85-77 while Lithuania blew away the Dominican Republic 109-83 in the fiercely competitive 12-team tournament in Venezuela on Saturday.
The Nigerians and the Dominicans, who have been surprise packages in the event, will lock horns for the remaining Olympic slot.
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