Offence won the game, true. The point the Czech coach is trying to make, which I personally share, is that they should have shot better. No way a 2-3 + wrong prediction could outperform 3 guards. That is undeniable.
Well, I just want to say that I agree with this afirmation.
I don't know exactly how are both team players, but considering last seasons/ranks, I understand that we are talking about 2 great NT's with close skills.
So....same skill, same enthusiasm/effort for the game, nobody playing home, what more do we have beside tactics guys?
Game shape!!! Nobody talked about that yet eheh...
Lietuva: four players with 8 gs and one with 9 (35 points 15 rebs 15 - 25 shooting lol)!
Ceska: four players with 8 gs and one with 7 (the shooting guard 5-22 shooting)!
I know you played really well as a coach, but this should be the diference on that game. Next time put a guy with 8 gameshape over 7, even if he is a little bit worse ;)