After an exchange of free throws, Marcus Marquinhos sank three free throws to lift Brazil within 80-76, but Mantas Kalnietis sank two final free throws to seal Brazil's fate. RIO DE JANEIRO - Despite a furious late rally sparked by NBA guard Leandro Barbosa, host Brazil could not complete an amazing comeback Sunday, falling 82-76 to Lithuania at the Rio Olympics. Paulius Jankunas added 15 points and seven rebounds for the winners in the Group B preliminary round opener. Kalnietis led Lithuania with 16 points and eight assists. But Lithuania answered on a 3-point play by Domantas Sabonis.

Source: Bangkok Post August 07, 2016 19:41 UTC