Providing a preview of the type of competition that awaits Gilas Pilipinas, host Latvia blows out Georgia in Group A of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
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Providing a preview of the type of competition that awaits Gilas Pilipinas, Latvia – ranked No. 6 in the world – banked on a strong first half to pull away from Georgia early and cruise to the 28-point rout. Mareks Mejeris chimed in 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, while Rolands Smits posted 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals for Latvia, which built a sizable 45-24 halftime cushion and never looked back.
San Antonio Spurs big man Sandro Mamukelashvili fired 14 points with 4 rebounds as the only double-digit scorer for world No. 23 Georgia.
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