After a surprising run that saw them finish a 3-pointer shy of playing in the semifinals, Latvia played its final game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday.
In the 5-6 classification game, Latvia blew out Lithuania, 98-63. The lopsided win places Latvia No. 5 in the final World Cup standings.
Buy Thunder TicketsLatvia was able to play in this game due to its win against Italy in its first classification game.
Latvia got off to a strong start as it led 28-20 after one quarter. It went into halftime with a 49-30 lead. The third quarter essentially ended this game as Latvia outscored Lithuania 28-9 to make it a 77-47 game heading into the final frame.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans was limited in his final game of the summer for Latvia. In 25 minutes, he had five points on 2-of-5 shooting, six rebounds and one assist. He shot 1-of-4 from 3.
Let’s look at instant reactions and highlights from Latvia’s 35-point win.
🇱🇻 Latvia have made a historic run at #FIBAWC:
🔹Fifth place finish on their World Cup debut.
🔹Took down France, Spain, Italy and Lithuania.
🔹Most three pointers made by any team since 1994.
🔹Earned a place in everyone's heart.Paldies, Latvija! ⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/lQC8LTICN2
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 9, 2023
📺 Latvia dominate Lithuania to win the Baltic derby and end a tremendous World Cup run at 5th place!#FIBAWC x #WinForLatvia 🇱🇻 pic.twitter.com/QBWcRaqRp6
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 9, 2023
Braliukas 🇱🇹❤️🇱🇻
Lithuania and Latvia joined for a group photo before their "Baltic Final".#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/HxMtbeRkKY
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 9, 2023
LATVIA BAG THE 5TH PLACE 🧳#FIBAWC x #WinForLatvia 🇱🇻
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 9, 2023
