Lithuania vs Latvia Game Player Stats and Box Score For Sept. 6 | EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16

Kristaps Porzingis and Latvia faced Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania in their round of 16 matchup at EuroBasket 2025. Latvia had made it to the elimination stage of the tournament after winning three of its five group stage games, defeating Portugal, Estonia and the Czech Republic.

On the other hand, Lithuania had recorded four wins in the group stage, with the team’s only loss coming against group leaders Germany.

The game opened with Lithuania displaying some solid shooting from the perimeter as Arnas Velicka drained three 3-pointers, while Azuolas Tubelis added four quick points. Latvia struggled to get any points in the paint because of Lithuania's tight interior defense.

But the team showed efficient shooting from the perimeter to get within seven points with five minutes left in the first quarter (16-9). Kristaps Porzingis attacked the basket on most trips up the floor, scoring 10 points in the first quarter.

The Atlanta Hawks center was also stellar on the defensive end, crashing the glass and recording a block. Rihards Lomazs also joined Latvia's attack, adding five points to make it a nine-point game with 90 seconds left in the first quarter (26-15).

Porzingis and Lomazs' efficient scoring wasn't prove enough to make up for the rest of the team's struggles, as Latvia headed into the second quarter, down by 10 points (28-18). Lithuania's strong presence in the paint and glass proved too much for the Latvians in the first quarter.

Rolands Smits got the ball rolling for Latvia in the second quarter, recording a steal and four points during the opening minutes. Lomasz also added two points to cut Lithuania's lead to two points (28-26). On the other end, Jonas Valanciunas picked up two points in the paint to end his opponents' 8-0 run to start the quarter.

Both teams went back and forth until a post-move from Porzingis helped Latvia grab two crucial points, cutting Lithuania's lead to three points with four minutes left in the quarter (34-31).

A series of strong plays and excellent perimeter shooting saw Lithuania's lead balloon to double figures with under a minute left in the first half (45-35).

Porzingis recorded 13 points and eight rebounds while Lomasz added nine points and four assists as the pair led the way for Latvia. Meanwhile, their opponents relied on Arnas Velicka (14 points and six assists) and Deividas Sirvydis (13 points) as Lithuania headed into the half-time break with a 10-point lead (47-37).

The second half of the game began with Zagars and Porzingis grabbing two points for Latvia, cutting into their opponents' lead by getting stops with solid intensity on defense. Lithuania continued attacking the paint on the other end, to great effect, extending its lead to 11 again (52-41).

Kristaps Porzingis kept Latvia in the game, making some tough shots in the paint as he reached a double-double. Jonas Valanciunas attacked the paint on the other end to keep Lithuania ahead by 10 points with four minutes left in the third (56-46).

Zagars displayed his solid touch in the paint, bringing his team within eight points. But Lithuania maintained its pressure inside, as Valanciunas converted an and-one to make it an 11-point game.

Lithuania grabbed two more points through free throws, making it a 13-point game with 90 seconds left in the third quarter (62-49). Kristaps Porzingis hit a 3-pointer to close the quarter, as Lithuania grabbed two points in the paint, bringing the score to 66-54 ahead of the fourth quarter.

Porzingis opened the scoring for Latvia in the fourth quarter, hitting a 3-pointer to reach a tournament-high 27 points. On the other end, Velicka penetrated Latvia's defense to keep the lead intact with seven minutes to go (71-59).

A cold streak for Latvia spelled an end to its run as its opponents' lead grew to 13 points (76-63). Porzingis checked back into the game with five minutes left and hit a 3-pointer to bring his team within 10 points. Davis Bertans followed it up with his only 3-pointer of the night to make it a seven-point game (76-69).

Both teams exchanged baskets over the closing minutes as the Lithuanians regained a double-digit lead with 1:12 remaining in the fourth quarter (81-71). Lomazs hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the final minute to make it a five-point game (82-77).

Latvia intentionally fouled, and Ignas Sargiunas made two free throws to extend the lead to seven with 35 seconds left (84-77). But the trailing team failed to bridge the gap as Lithuania beat Latvia, 88-79, eliminating Kristaps Porzingis and Co. from EuroBasket 2025.

Velicka was key in the win, finishing with 21 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. Azuolas Tubelis was also solid, recording 18 points and 12 rebounds. Porzingis put up a tournament-high 34 points, adding 19 rebounds and two blocks. Lomazs also had a strong game for Latvia, recording 21 points and seven assists.

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Lithuania vs Latvia player stats and box score for Sept. 6

Lithuania

Players	PTS	FG	3PT FG	FT	REB	AST	PF	TO	STL	BLK	BOX SCORE
Marek BLAZEVIC *	9	3/7 (43%)	/ (%)	3/4 (75%)	5	1	5	2			8
Margiris NORMANTAS	2	0/1 (0%)	0/1 (0%)	2/2 (100%)			3	2	1		-8
Arnas VELICKA *	21	5/10 (50%)	3/5 (60%)	8/12 (67%)	5	12	2	6	1		15
Gytis RADZEVICIUS *	2	0/2 (0%)	0/1 (0%)	2/4 (50%)	4		3				6
Tadas SEDEKERSKIS	6	1/2 (50%)	1/2 (50%)	3/4 (75%)	2		2	1			-4
Azuolas TUBELIS *	18	7/13 (54%)	1/3 (33%)	3/4 (75%)	12	2	2		1	1	9
Laurynas BIRUTIS		/ (%)	/ (%)	/ (%)
Jonas VALANCIUNAS	9	4/5 (80%)	/ (%)	1/3 (33%)		1			1		3
Rokas GIEDRAITIS	0	/ (%)	/ (%)	/ (%)							-3
Ignas SARGIUNAS	3	0/3 (0%)	0/1 (0%)	3/4 (75%)	3		3				5
Deividas SIRVYDIS *	18	6/11 (55%)	1/5 (20%)	5/7 (71%)	7	1	3	3	1		14

Latvia

Players	PTS	FG	3PT FG	FT	REB	AST	PF	TO	STL	BLK	BOX SCORE
Mareks MEJERIS	1	/ (%)	/ (%)	1/2 (50%)				1			-1
Kristaps PORZINGIS *	34	10/22 (45%)	4/8 (50%)	10/15 (67%)	19	1	5	1	1	2	-10
Davis BERTANS *	3	1/4 (25%)	1/4 (25%)	/ (%)	8	3	5			2	-6
Dairis BERTANS	0	/ (%)	/ (%)	/ (%)			2	2	1		5
Rolands SMITS	8	4/8 (50%)	0/3 (0%)	0/1 (0%)	3		4		2		7
Klavs CAVARS	0	0/1 (0%)	/ (%)	/ (%)	1		2		1	1	6
Rihards LOMAZS *	21	8/17 (47%)	4/9 (44%)	1/2 (50%)		7	3		1		-12
Marcis STEINBERGS		/ (%)	/ (%)	/ (%)
Arturs KURUCS *	3	1/4 (25%)	1/4 (25%)	/ (%)	1		5	1		1	-12
Arturs ZAGARS *	6	3/12 (25%)	0/5 (0%)	/ (%)	1	5	3	3			-20
Kristers ZORIKS	3	1/2 (50%)	1/2 (50%)	/ (%)	1	1	2	1			-2