Jasikevičius shines as Lithuania's U16 team defeats Romania

Lithuania's U16 national basketball team continued its strong performance at the European Championship, securing a decisive victory against host nation Romania in Oradea. This marks the team's second consecutive win in the tournament, maintaining their perfect record.

The Lithuanian squad, coached by Dovydas Petraičiai, previously defeated the defending champions Serbia with a score of 95:79 and followed up with an 83:66 win against Poland. The game against Romania saw Lithuania leading 48:36 at halftime, showcasing their consistent dominance.

Notably, Danielius Jasikevičius, the son of renowned Lithuanian basketball coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius, made a significant impact on the game. He contributed 7 points, secured 5 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists, accumulating a total of 20 efficiency points by halftime, demonstrating his all-around contribution to the team's success.

The team's performance indicates a promising start to the championship, building on previous successes and showcasing strong teamwork and individual talent.

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By halftime, the Lithuanians are leading 48:36, and Danielius Jasikevičius, the son of Šarūnas Jasikevičius' brother Vytenis, has already scored 7 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 20 efficiency points.