U.S. basketball qualifies for Olympics despite World Cup loss
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Lithuania stunned the United States in FIBA World Cup play on Sunday, but the Americans nonetheless earned a spot in the basketball tournament in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Team USA was a 15 1/2-point favorite against the Lithuanians, who held on to a 54-37 halftime lead to win in Manila, Philippines.
The Americans outscored Lithuania 28-17 in the third quarter but couldn't make