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Bojan Bogdanovic breaks out of slump, scores 25 in 26 minutes

Bojan Bogdanovic, who scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting two days ago vs. Germany, exploded for 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep, in a mere 26 minutes Tuesday as Croatia beat Turkey, 74-66, in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Bogdanovic also hit the dagger. With Turkey closing in and Croatia ahead by 69-63 late in the fourth, Bogdanovic hit a three. Croatia tries for its sixth straight friendly win vs. Lithuania. Bogdanovic told the media he expects it to be a tough game.

"I think the match with Lithuania would be the hardest and most serious game in this tournament. We can expect a full hall. We are going from game to game, we know that they (Lithuania) are candidates for the podium. I hope we can play a good gamde and we will then rest well before continuing training in Zagreb, "said Bogdanovic, said of the Croatian national team practice facility.

Here's video of the game.

  • Boxscore - Croatian Basketball Federation.