Nikola Mirotic scores 17 points in Spain's rout of Lithuania

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After an 0-2 start, Nikola Mirotic and Spain have rallied to remain in position to advance to the quarterfinals at the Olympics.

The Bulls forward scored 17 points in a resounding 109-59 win against Lithuania in Group B action on Saturday. Lithuania (3-1) was the last undefeated team in the group.

Mirotic had an efficient shooting night, going 8-11 from the field. He went 1-4 from 3-point land and made all seven 2-pointers. He also had four rebounds in 25 minutes of action. Mirotic is averaging 12.25 points per game in the four games so far.

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Former Bull Pau Gasol had another big game with 23 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.

Spain, which improved to 2-2 in the Olympics, raced out to a 26-11 lead after a quarter and built on the lead in every quarter.

The Spanish will finish against Argentina, which boasts a 3-1 record after beating host Brazil in double overtime thanks to a 37-point night from former Bull Andres Nocioni. If Spain, which lost its first two games by a combined three points, loses they will need some help in the form of a Brazil loss to winless Nigeria to advance to the quarterfinals.

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