EuroBasket began with Latvia losing to Turkiye 93-73, despite being the host nation. Kristaps Porzingis struggled with just 3-of-12 shooting, while Turkiye’s Cedi Osman led with 20 points, and Alperen Sungun contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, showcasing Turkiye’s dominance with a 60% shooting percentage compared to Latvia’s 38.7%.
