Lithuania defeated Great Britain by a final score of 80-69 to open the 2011 EuroBasket.

Rimantas Kaukenas had 16 points on eight shots to lead Lithuania.

Jonas Valanciunas played in just four minutes while collecting two rebounds and failing to attempt a shot.

Luol Deng had 25 points and 10 rebounds while playing all 40 minutes for Great Britain. Joel Freeland had 14 points.