Spain vs Latvia — FIBA U18 EuroBasket · Monday 27 July at 20:30

Diego Niebla delivered a crucial performance, steering Spain to a hard-fought 92-87 victory over Latvia at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket. Spain held a slim 51-46 lead at halftime, only to find themselves trailing 75-70 entering the final period after Latvia outscored them 29-19 in the third quarter. The Spanish squad responded emphatically, however, converting 51% of their field goals and an impressive 82% from the free-throw line to mount their comeback. Spain's bench provided a vital spark, contributing 37 points, with Humberto Ruiz adding 18 points. Despite strong showings from Latvia's Ralfs Aleksandrovs, who posted 19 points and 8 assists, and Edgars Liekis with 15 points and 3 blocks, they couldn't withstand the late Spanish surge. This win serves as a significant statement for Spain within the tournament.