East Semis: Sleek (1) vs JT II (5), Fierce (2) vs Boost (6)
The Conference Semifinals switch to the East.
The Conference Semifinals switch to the East.
The Lithuanians (3-1) looked to secure a spot in the round-robins as they took on the Bosnians (and Herzegovinians; 1-3). The Bosnians boasted the Brooklyn Nets' Mirza Teletovic who you've never heard of because he's not very good (in this game, however...).
The Conference Finals start on the Western front as fan-favorites collide - someone has to lose.
Lithuania was looking to improve to 3-1 on the tournament as they faced Montenegro (1-2). This game featured a matchup of two promising big men; (our beloved) Jonas Valanciunas and Orlando's Nikola Vucevic.
Results from the first round and the remaining schedule.
Jonas Valanciunas gets the start at centre following his stellar performance against Macedonia. He was brought off the bench against Macedonia, but he clearly played his way back into the starting lineup.
Coming off a rough game against the Serbians, Jonas Valanciunas and the Lithuanian men's national basketball team looked for redemption in their match-up against the Macedonians.
The first round concludes with a clash of styles - Fierce (2) takes on JT I (7) and Old Renewed (3) goes up against Boost (6) - are there upsets in the air?
Tough calls all around as Purple and Red Fauxback (2) takes on JT III , and Red Huskies (3) goes up against. Est. 1946 (6).
The Western Conference playoffs are here! Top-seeded Sleek take on young guns of Glow in a 1/8 matchup. In the 4/5 matchup it's Operation Skeleton vs JT II. Vote now!