Dana
Years ago

Lithuania V Russia will be on SBS

Scheduled for 7pm. Looks like will be for some of the game not all.
VALO LIETUVA!!!!

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Isaac
Years ago

Great opportunity for Boomers fans to get a preview of upcoming opponents.

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Anonymous
Years ago

We've already established that here Dana: http://hoops.com.au/sa/i.cfm/forumlist/16889/.

I didn't realise you are Lithuanian? Do you support them more than Australia?

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twenty four
Years ago

Defintely looking forward to this one.

Just a quick, anyone know what happened to Macijauskas? I was looking forward to seeing him play, but then noticed he wasn't in the side....

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Dana
Years ago

Well I win either way. If either wins I'm happy. I'm first generation Aussie but Lithuanian in origin. Long time links with bb as well as the Lithuanians in particular. Took Jonas Kazlauskas to Cleland and Casino before 96 Olympics when they had preolympic tour to Aus. Also spent some time with them in Wollongong pre sydney 2000. Managed to have a photo taken with the team. :) My cousin has been on the Litho Olympic Committee (International Relations Director) since 92 and even got me into the athletes village in Sydney.

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Dana
Years ago

Macijauskas is injured,

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Dana
Years ago

Lithunians are also keeping their eyes on Australia because of Nilsen who plays there for Lietuvos Rytas. They already have write ups about the Iran game and are keeping an eye on Newley.

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Dana
Years ago

'Arvydas Macijauskas will not return to the Lithuania line-up this summer after pulling out of the pre-Olympic squad because of a troublesome back injury.

The shooting guard, who averaged nearly 16 points per game on the Lithuania team that won the 2003 EuroBasket gold medal, last played for his country two years ago at the FIBA World Championship in Japan.'

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Jesus Shuttlesworth
Years ago

I'm with you Dana, True Blue Aussie but with Lithuanian origins. Even though I will always want too see the Boomers win I can't see them going too far (especially with Boy Goorj caching). Therefore I support Lithuania in the Olympics. Tonights game will be the one game that everyone must see, could be a battle for top spot in their group.

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Dana
Years ago

I'm watching China now. Interested in them too since Jonas Kazlauskas coached.

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Dana
Years ago

Jesus here's info re the Litho Olympic Team if you can skaityti Lietuviskai

http://www.ltok.lt/home/ltok/en/FilesForDownload/files/OP_rinktine.pdf

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twenty four
Years ago

Ta Dana. That's a bit of a shame to see him pull out....

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Isaac
Years ago

Thought the body language between the Lithuanian coaches and the Chinese players back in July was a bit average. Almost as though the coach was going through the motions and the players didn't like the idea of having to bring in an external consultant to help their nation.

I think the Boomers could beat Russia, but I'm not so confident about them getting Lithuania. Kleiza and Jasikevicius will be tough to contain.

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The minx
Years ago

The game has started, streaming is on this link

http://www.justin.tv/rntv

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Isaac
Years ago

Tight game so far.

Mills vs Holden could be a good match-up when we meet Russia.

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Dana
Years ago

*singing* "Ant Kalno murai, joja Lietuvai!"
Did you see assistant coach Rimas Kurtinaitis?

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lethal5
Years ago

Good game to watch, & a good result for the Boomers I think.
AK47 couldn't make a foul shot (he missed about 10), but he had some impressive blocks & passes.

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Isaac
Years ago

Kirilenko had 17 points, six rebounds, six assists, six steals and three blocks.

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twenty four
Years ago

Now there's a stat line for Ricky O to read out.....

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