Russia, Lithuania earn Olympic basketball spots
Jul. 8 1:04 AM EDT
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Russia's coach David Bratt, center, and his players celebrate their 85-77 victory over Nigeria in a semifinal basketball game of the Olympic qualifier in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 7, 2012. The win qualifies Russia to compete in the summer Olympic Games in London. (AP Photo/Juan Carlos Solorzano)
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Russia's Andrei Kirilenko, right, tries to shoot past Nigeria's Ikechuwu Dioguduring in their semifinal basketball game of the Olympic qualifier in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Russia's Alexander Kaun, left, Nigeria's Olumide Oyedeji wrestle for a rebound in their semifinal basketball game of the Olympic qualifier in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Jonas Maciulis scored 19 points and Lithuania qualified for its sixth straight Olympic basketball tournament, beating the Dominican Republic 109-83 on Saturday.
Russia also earned a trip to London, holding off Nigeria 85-77. The Dominican Republic and Nigeria will play Sunday for the final spot in London.
Jonas Valanciunas added 17 points for Lithuania.
Alexey Shved had 22 points and six assists for Russia.
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