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.
Latvia 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.