By Eurohoops Team / info@eurohoops.net
Latvia lost to Ukraine at home 68-82 for Group B of the World Cup Qualifiers. Latvia’s starting five from the previous Eurobasket missed the game as did some of the key bench players. And while Kristaps Porzingis is injured, during the February FIBA “windows” no NBA and most EuroLeague players can’t compete for their national teams.
After the game, Spurs forward Davis Bertans took to Twitter to explain the situation, stating that the Latvian players wanted to play for the NT and accusing FIBofor taking the chance away from them.
Ukraine was also playing without Suns center Alex Len. Latvia’s next game is on June 28th on the road against Sweeden.