Latvia vs Spain FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Preview & How To Watch
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→ Tipoff: February 20, 2025, 19:00 CET
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→ Venue: Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia
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→ Latvia and Spain have both secured their spots in EuroBasket 2025.
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→ This matchup will influence seeding and momentum heading into the tournament.
Latvia and Spain are set to face off in Riga for a pivotal EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers game. Both teams have already clinched their berths for the upcoming tournament, making this encounter a matter of building momentum and showcasing dominance is this unlikely rivalry.
In their most recent meetings, Latvia has had the upper hand. During the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Latvia delivered a stunning 74-69 upset over Spain, showcasing their resilience with a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback, fuelled by Davis Bertans. Later, in February 2024, Latvia continued their dominance by defeating Spain 79-75 in Zaragoza, with Rihards Lomazs leading the charge, contributing 18 points and 7 assists in Ricky Rubio's return to basketball in Zaragoza.
Spain found themselves with their backs against the wall during their last window in Bratislava, but then came Santi Yusta. In their November 2024 qualifier against Slovakia, Yusta hit a dramatic three-pointer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, ultimately leading Spain to a 76-72 victory. His clutch performance under pressure has been instrumental in Spain's qualifying campaign, as La Familia found themselves 0-2, with 3 points to make up in 0.4 seconds and Slovakia in possession.
As they prepare to meet again, both teams bring talented personnel. Spain's lineup features emerging talents such as Izan Almansa, Hugo Gonzalez, and the "savior" Santi Yusta. On the other side, Latvia's squad includes seasoned players like Dairis Bertans, Davis Bertans, and 2023 FIBA World Cup standout Arturs Zagars, all of whom have been instrumental in Latvia's recent successes.
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