Canada vs Latvia FIBA World Cup Game Preview
- Tip-off at 13.30 GMT on Tuesday August 29
- Group H FIBA World Cup game from Jakarta, Indonesia
- Both teams are looking for a 3-0 record to complete play in Group phase, Round 1, in what promises to be an entertaining matchup.
- Canada, one of the most impressive teams so far in the FIBA World Cup, beat Lebanon 128 - 73 on the 3rd day in Jakarta
- Latvia stunned France 88 - 86 to advance to the 2nd round of the Group phase while eliminating the heavy favorites
A battle for the group top spot between Canada and Latvia, looking for FIBA World Cup positioning
Group H of the FIBA World Cup will wrap up play tomorrow (Aug. 29) with Canada and Latvia battling for the top spot which increases chances to progress to the Quarter-Finals. Latvia overcame a double-digit deficit in the 4th quarter to complete a heroic comeback against France, using great shooting from beyond the arc with 14 made 3-pointers on 40% and efficient performances from game MVP Arturs Zagars, with 22 points and 5 assists and Rolands Smits who scored 20 points. France, one of the podium contenders, was eliminated with this loss after dropping to a 0 - 2 record.
Canada Jumped to a 16-point 1st quarter lead and 36-point halftime lead in their 2nd game of this campaign, on the way to beating Lebanon by 55 points, passing 44 assists, a FIBA World Cup record, while shooting a staggering 60% from 3-point range, making 18 of 30 shots. RJ Barrett, game MVP scored 17 points, one of ten different Canadians in double-digit points.
Canada v Latvia – FIBA World Cup Live Stream
This promising FIBA World Cup Group H match-up from Jakarta will be available to stream live* worldwide on Courtside 1891 on Tuesday August 29 from 13.30 GMT.
- Canada v Latvia FIBA World Cup live stream here
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