Kirilenko helps Russia reach first European final in 14 years

The Russian basketball team are through to their first European final in 14 years after stunning Lithuania in the semi-final. Andrey Kirilenko led his team, top-scoring with 29 points and 8 rebounds.

The final score was 86-74. In reaching the final Russia have also automatically qualified for the Beijing Olympics next year.

Meanwhile, the hosts and reigning world champions Spain fought off a late comeback from Greece to set up a final against Russia.