The February window of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup continued Friday with several big matchups and various surprising results.
In Greece, the Greek NT survived a great clash vs Turkey to claim a 72-71 victory. In a game of runs, the home site had the upper hand in the end. The Greek NT improved to 2-1 and became the first team to earn two wins in Group B
European champions Slovenia dropped an important one as Finland cruised past with an 86-76 victory. Sweden was able to secure a 70-64 win over Croatia, who was brought to the brink of elimination with three losses. In Group C, Finland, Slovenia and Sweden are all tied at 2-1.
For Group A, Serbia downed Slovakia 75-63 and doubled its victories. On the other matchup of the Group, Latvia edged out Belgium away from home (65-66). Serbia, Latvia and Belgium are all tied at the top with a 2-1 record.
In Group D, German NT grabbed a crucial 67-71 victory over Israel to improve to 2-1 alongside their Friday’s opponents and Estonia, who downed Poland at home (75-71).
Day 3 of the European qualifiers continue Sunday Feb.29.
Group A
Serbia (2-1)-Slovakia (0-3) 75-63
Belgium (2-1)-Latvia (2-1) 65-66
Group B
Greece (2-1)-Turkey (1-2) 72-71
Belarus (1-1)-Great Britain (1-1) postponed
Group C
Finland (2-1)-Slovenia (2-1) 86-76
Croatia (0-3)-Sweden (2-1) 64-70
Group D
Israel (2-1)-Germany (2-1) 67-71
Estonia (2-1)-Poland (0-3) 75-71
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