Kirilenko helps Russia reach first European final in 14 years
Published: 16 September, 2007, 06:42
Andrey Kirilenko (with ball)
The Russian basketball team are through to their first European final in 14 years after stunning Lithuania in the semi-final. Andrey Kirilenko led his team, top-scoring with 29 points and 8 rebounds.
The final score was 86-74. In reaching the final Russia have also automatically qualified for the Beijing Olympics next year.
Meanwhile, the hosts and reigning world champions Spain fought off a late comeback from Greece to set up a final against Russia.
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