Best Odds Center
best odds centre button
Click here!
Sport TV
watch live tv button
Click here!
to watch
Live FootBall
NPFL
Click here!
Live Scores
play watch Live Score button
Click here!

Latvia prevails over Italy in FIBA Basketball World Cup thriller, securing fifth-place battle

Posted : 07 September 2023
Latvia secured an 87-82 victory over Italy in a hard-fought battle at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, setting up a fifth-place finish for themselves while Italy will compete for seventh place. Simone Fontecchio was absent for Italy, while Latvia's key players, Davis Bertans and Arturs Zagars, started on the bench.

The turning point of the game came in the second half when coach Luca Banchi inserted Arturs Zagars into the starting lineup for Latvia. Zagars hit consecutive three-pointers, pushing Latvia to a double-digit lead. Despite Italy's comeback efforts, Andrejs Grazulis' scoring and a game-winning three-pointer secured the win for Latvia.

Andrejs Grazulis was the standout player for Latvia, scoring 28 points on an impressive 12-of-13 shooting. This performance marked Grazulis' best scoring game of the tournament and set a new national team career-high for him. Latvia continued their strong three-point shooting with 15 made threes in this game, making it their fifth game with 12 or more threes at the World Cup.

Latvia's fans enjoyed their team's performance in Manila, and they will compete for fifth place in the tournament. Aigars Skele contributed with 12 points and 9 assists for Latvia. Italy, without Fontecchio, still had some bright spots, with Gigi Datome leading the team with 20 points, and Gabriele Procida impressing with 8 points off the bench.

Gabriele Procida emphasized the team's desire to finish strong, especially for their captain, Gigi Datome. Italy head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco praised the Italian coaches in the tournament and mentioned that Simone Fontecchio was unable to play due to illness. Andrejs Grazulis expressed his happiness with the win, and Luca Banchi, Latvia's head coach, credited his team's comeback effort and the possibility of playing for fifth place in the upcoming game.

ADD A COMMENT :

Hot Topics

close button
Please fill captcha :