Tokyo Olympics silver medallist France was eradicated from Basketball World Cup title rivalry on Sunday after dropping 88-86 to Latvia.
France, which additionally misplaced its opener to Canada, didn’t path within the recreation till Latvia took the lead with simply over 30 seconds remaining.
Arturs Zagars then nailed a free throw to place Latvia forward by two factors with 10 seconds remaining, and Sylvain Francisco missed a three-point try with France’s remaining likelihood.
The outcome means France can’t end increased than third place in Group H, ending its possibilities of successful the Naismith Trophy.
France’s Nando de Colo was ejected for 2 unsportsmanlike fouls late within the fourth quarter.
Latvia outscored France 26-12 within the fourth quarter.
France arrived for the match with a squad that includes NBA stars like Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert, New York’s Evan Fournier and Los Angeles Clippers ahead Nicolas Batum.
Latvia is making debut on the World Cup and gained its opening recreation 109-70 towards Lebanon.
