On September 5, Serbian players celebrated after the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
On the same day, in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Basketball World Cup in Manila, Philippines, Serbia defeated Lithuania 87-68 to advance to the semifinals.
On September 5, Lithuanian players encouraged each other before the start of the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Lithuanian player Ignas Brazdekis (second from right) scrambles during a match on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Lithuanian player Ignas Brazdekis (first from left) is blocked during a match on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic (right) breaks through for a layup during a game on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Serbia's Vanja Malinković (center) breaks through for a layup during a match on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Serbia's Marko Guduric celebrates during the match on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
Serbia's Marko Guduric (left) breaks through for a layup during a game on September 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin