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Clemente Almanza

2023 FIBA World Cup: How to watch Thursday’s Italy vs. Latvia 5-8 classification game

A day after being eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, both Latvia and Italy will turn around and play in the 5-8 classification bracket.

While the semifinals play out, the losers of the quarterfinals will match up to determine the No. 5 to No. 8 final standings of the international tournament.

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Davis Bertans and Latvia will get a chance to improve their spot in the standings after they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Germany in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Italy suffered a blowout loss to the United States that resulted in its exit from the knockout tournament.

Let’s look at broadcast information and start times for Thursday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup 5-8 classification bracket game between Latvia and Italy.

Latvia

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  • Opponent: Italy
  • Location: Manila, Philippines
  • Date: Thursday, Sept. 7
  • Time: 3:45 a.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
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