Ignas Sargiunas delivers a stunning 9-point finish in 9 seconds

Miracle in London: Sargiunas Saves Lithuania

Ignas Sargiunas produced one of the most unbelievable finishes in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers history. In the closing nine seconds of the game, the Lithuanian guard drained three consecutive three-pointers, including a dramatic buzzer-beater, to snatch victory from what seemed an impossible position.

A Finish Reminiscent of Tracy McGrady

Fans immediately compared Sargiunas’s explosive scoring burst to the legendary Tracy McGrady’s 13 points in 33 seconds performance for the Houston Rockets in 2004. Sargiunas’s version, however, condensed into just nine seconds, shocked spectators and revitalized Lithuania’s World Cup hopes.

“That was unreal — I just kept shooting, and they kept going in,” Sargiunas said after the game.

Lithuania’s Unexpected Comeback

Before the final sequence, Lithuania trailed by multiple possessions and appeared out of options. But Sargiunas’s precision from deep reignited the team, silencing London’s arena and lifting Lithuania to a stunning win in European Qualifiers.

Fans’ Reaction

Social media erupted moments after the game, with highlights circulating worldwide. The “Miracle in London” quickly trended as fans called it one of the greatest comeback moments in Lithuanian basketball.

Author’s summary:
Ignas Sargiunas stunned basketball fans by scoring three clutch three-pointers in nine seconds, securing a miraculous Lithuanian victory and instantly etching his name into FIBA history.

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FIBA FIBA — 2025-11-28

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