Brazil fell to Latvia and said goodbye to the Men’s Basketball World Cup; selection still has chances to win direct spot for Paris 2024
O Brazil is eliminated from the Basketball World Cup. On the morning of this Sunday, 03, the selection commanded by coach Gustaf de Conti was defeated by 104 to 84 by Latvia and said goodbye to the World Cup. The Brazilian team managed to maintain balance in the match until the beginning of the third quarter, but could not hold back the rivals’ momentum.
Despite the defeat, Brazil still has a chance to confirm the direct vacancy for the Paris Olympics. For that, you need to count on the defeat of the Canada to the Spain. A Dominican Republic was defeated by Serbia and was eliminated from the tournament, being out of contention for the Olympic classification.
THANKS, BOYS! 🇧🇷🏀
The Brazilian team says goodbye to the Basketball World Cup after losing to Latvia. 😞
🇺🇸 84 x 104 🇱🇻
Head up, boys! You were giants 👊 pic.twitter.com/IUOeZtFaUC
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) September 3, 2023
The World Cup gives two direct berths to Paris 2024 for the two best teams in the Americas. You U.S have already stamped their passport to France with their qualification to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. If Canada qualifies, Brazil will compete in the basketball pre-Olympics.
Source: sportbuzz
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