Caracas, Venezuela, Jul 8: Lithuania has won a trip to its sixth straight Olympic basketball tournament with a 109-83 romp over the Dominican Republic.
Jonas Maciulis led the eastern Europeans on Saturday with 19 points followed by Jonas Valanciunas with 17.
Jack Michael Martinez led a balanced Dominican attack with 13 points followed by Al Horford of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks with 12.
Also Saturday, Russia held off a late surge by a surprisingly strong Nigeria to also secure a ticket to London, winning 86-77.
The Dominicans play Nigeria on Sunday for the final Olympics spot from the FIBA qualifying tournament.
Jonas Maciulis led the eastern Europeans on Saturday with 19 points followed by Jonas Valanciunas with 17.
Jack Michael Martinez led a balanced Dominican attack with 13 points followed by Al Horford of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks with 12.
Also Saturday, Russia held off a late surge by a surprisingly strong Nigeria to also secure a ticket to London, winning 86-77.
The Dominicans play Nigeria on Sunday for the final Olympics spot from the FIBA qualifying tournament.
