Brazil and Latvia started strong in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, each securing a crucial victory.
Bruno Caboclo powers Brazil past Montenegro
Brazil bounced back to beat Montenegro in their opening game, winning 80-72 despite trailing for most of the match.
The Brazilian bench made a significant impact, outscoring Montenegro’s bench 45-28.
Bruno Caboclo led the scoring for the Brazilians with 25 points, while veteran Marcelinho Huertas added 17.
Hosts crush Georgia
Latvia lit up the court on opening night, cruising past Georgia 88-53 in front of a sell-out crowd.
Georgia kept it close in the first quarter, but Latvia’s defense dominated, limiting their opponents to just 24 points in the first half.
Latvia handed out twice as many assists as Georgia, finishing with 20, showcasing their teamwork and efficiency.
Today’s games
Today, Montenegro faces Cameroon in Group B, while Latvia takes on the Philippines in Group B.
