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Division B. Latvia and Belgium make it into Final, clinch promotion
- July 29, 2023
POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
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Roberts Blums
SEMIS
Montenegro - Latvia 83-96 Latvia outscored Montenegro to advance into the title game in Matosinhos. Latvia dominated in the first half. The Baltic team recorded a comfortable 56-36 halftime lead. Montenegro narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Roberts Blums (205-F-2005) delivered 18 points, while Edvards Svalbe (202-F-2005) added 16 points for Latvia. Vladimir Sudar (194-G-2005) answered with game-high 26 points for Montenegro.
Austria - Belgium 62-85 Belgium paved their way into the Final in Portugal. They saw off Austria in the semifinal clash to clinch Division A promotion. Austria led by one point after the first period but Belgium went on a 19-7 run in the second stanza to ensure a 38-27 halftime lead. Belgium followed with a 27-16 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Noah Meeusen (189-G-2005) recorded 20 points, while Lukijan Zecevic (195-F/G-2005) and Adedayo Polet (188-F-2005) had 15 points each for Belgium. Aleksej Kostic (192-G-2005, agency: 011 Sports) provided 16 points for Austria.
