The team cruised past their neighbors 84:69, in the process removing pressure from their shoulders ahead of the final group game against Turkey on September 7.
Things started evenly and then Russia threatened to dominte by opening up a large lead, but once the Latvians woke up they reeled in their opponents and just kept going.
Timma carried @basketbols on his shoulders (22pts,6reb, 3ast) as ?? advance to the Final Phase ?! #EuroBasket2017
— FIBA (@FIBA) September 5, 2017
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Latvia will be joined in the last 16 by Lithuania, who defeated Ukraine.
Re-live how @basketbols came back in the 2nd half to get the W against @russiabasket and secure a Final Phase spot! #EuroBasket2017 pic.twitter.com/rQbMujF4y0
— FIBA (@FIBA) September 5, 2017