In a stunning (seriously) upset at the FIBA World Cup, Lithuania emerged victorious after beating Team USA 110–104 on Sunday. You know the story of this game without even reading about it because it’s been the same in all prior games: tiny Americans facing giant human beings from elsewhere, struggling to rebound the rock, and in this case allowing many more three-pointers than not.
Both squads had already secured their spots in the upcoming quarterfinals, and even in defeat, the United States had also secured a ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris thanks to the losses by the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Brazil on the day.