Latvia ends its first-ever FIBA World Cup appearance at fifth place, highlighted with wins over four top 10 squads
Latvia ripped world No. 8 Lithuania to shreds to wrap up its maiden FIBA World Cup stint at fifth place after a wire-to-wire 98-63 win at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, September 9.
Bucking a woeful shooting performance that saw him miss all of his seven field goals, Arturs Zagars made his presence felt by seting a FIBA World Cup record as the Latvian guard dished out a 17 assists with 0 turnovers. Kurucs erupted for 11 points in the opening quarter to help mount a 28-20 lead before his teammates picked up where he left off the rest of the way as Latvia led by 30 points, 77-47, heading into the final frame.
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