The qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup are currently ongoing, and Thursday’s schedule saw a thriller of a matchup between Lithuania and Great Britain. Lithuania ultimately defeated Great Britain, 89-88, pulling off a comeback that was reminiscent of Tracy McGrady spearheading a comeback for the Houston Rockets back in 2004-05 NBA season.

Tracy McGrady scored 13 points in 35 seconds to help the Rockets to an improbable comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs, and a similar feat was accomplished by Lithuania guard Ignas Sargiunas during the team’s win against Great Britain in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Great Britain led 87-80 with 10 seconds remaining in the game, when Sargiunas knocked down the first of what would be three 3-pointers in the final seconds. His final 3-poin

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