Jonas Valančiūnas

Turkey’s ‘Giants’ to meet Lithuania after Aussie miracle

Turkey will face Lithuania in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals Sept. 9, after a dramatic victory over Australia.

Fenerbahçe Ülker forward Emir Preldzic nailed two late three-pointers, including one that he landed five seconds left in the play, to cap a stunning 65-64 comeback victory over Australia in the round of 16 game on Sept. 7.