Turkish Men's National Basketball Team Defeats Lithuania by a Large Margin
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team defeated Lithuania by a clear margin in the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers.
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team started the second round with a victory, defeating visiting Lithuania 94-66 in Istanbul in the first match of Group J of the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers 2nd Round.
Start of the Match and the First Quarter
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team faced Lithuania at the Istanbul Turkcell Basketball Development Center. Starting the match effectively, the national team closed the first period ahead 27-13.
Halftime and Maintaining the Lead
Continuing their superior play in the second period, the red-and-white squad entered the locker room leading 55-34.
Second Half and Match Result
Finishing the third quarter ahead 75-47, the 12 Giant Men left the court with a 94-66 victory and made a successful start to their campaign in the group.
Standout Players
Cedi Osman was the top scorer with 22 points, while Ömer Yurtseven produced 17 points. For the visiting team, Osvaldas Olisevicius recorded 11 points.
Cedi Osman's 200th National Match
Before the match, a special ceremony was held for team captain Cedi Osman, who reached his 200th official national match. The captain was presented with a jersey bearing the number 200 by TBF Vice President Harun Erdenay.
Protocol and Next Match
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak followed the match from the arena. Türkiye will face Iceland away in their second match of the group.