FIBA World Cup: Previewing The Round Of 16

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Apr 14, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center

Jonas Valanciunas

(17) goes to shoot as Milwaukee Bucks forward

Jeff Adrien

(12) defends at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Milwaukee 110-100. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Sunday 

New Zealand vs Lithuania, 10:00 a.m. (ET) 

The Skinny: New Zealand has the tall task of matching up against a very good Lithuania team, who has one loss (against Australia) during this tournament. It’s a tough task, though, stopping Jonas Valanciunas should be at the head of game plan if the team is going to have any shot at pulling an upset — and don’t expect one. 

Players to Watch 

New Zealand: Kirk Penney, Thomas Abercrombie, BJ Anthony

Lithuania: Jonas Valanciunas, Donatas Motiejunas, Jonas Maciuis, Renaldas Seibutis