A place to follow the Raps through this year's tournament.
Day 1
Australia (76) vs. Jordan (75)
Boxscore
Anderson = 22pts (7/10), 9 boards, 4 assists
Brazil (81) vs. Iran (65)
Boxscore
Barbosa = 13pts (5/10), 2 assists
Postgame Interview
Lithuania (92) vs. (79)
Boxscore
Kleiza = 27pts (11/15), 8 boards
Side Note:
Turkoglu (Turkish Jordan) = 6pts (0/6), 7 boards, 7 assists
Whose play on day 1 impressed you the most?
Day 1
Australia (76) vs. Jordan (75)
Boxscore
Anderson = 22pts (7/10), 9 boards, 4 assists
and finally two free throws by David Andersen with 13 seconds gave them the win.
Boxscore
Barbosa = 13pts (5/10), 2 assists
Postgame Interview
Lithuania (92) vs. (79)
Boxscore
Kleiza = 27pts (11/15), 8 boards
A stunning 13-2 run to start the second quarter and back-breaking shooting at key moments from Linas Kleiza has secured a hard fought 92-79 win for Lithuania over New Zealand in the opening game of Group D in Izmir.
Kleiza was masterful with 27 points and 8 rebounds for Lithuania, while Paulius Jankunas (15 points) and veteran Jonas Maciulis (14 points) were also prominent.
Kleiza was masterful with 27 points and 8 rebounds for Lithuania, while Paulius Jankunas (15 points) and veteran Jonas Maciulis (14 points) were also prominent.
Turkoglu (Turkish Jordan) = 6pts (0/6), 7 boards, 7 assists
Whose play on day 1 impressed you the most?
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