RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Cedi Osman scored 20 points as Turkey upset host nation Latvia 93-73 at a sold-out Xiaomi Arena on the opening day of EuroBasket on Wednesday.

Turkey seized the initiative from the start as Ercan Osmani converted the tip-off into a dunk within seconds. After that, the only time Latvia led was when it had a one-point advantage for 19 seconds in the first quarter.

Kenan Sipahi added 19 points for Turkey and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Latvia next faces Estonia on Friday, when Turkey plays the Czech Republic.

The Group A matches and all the knockout rounds — from Sept. 6 through Sept. 14 — are taking place in Riga.

Ealier in the group, Neemias Queta led Portugal to its first EuroBasket win in 18

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