Riga, Latvia The final matchup of the Group Phase in Riga between Serbia and Turkiye had everything, including a masterpiece performance from Shane Larkin.

The experienced 32-year-old guard was close to a double-double with 23 points and 9 assists in propelling the win against Serbia, joined by the outstanding Alperen Sengun.

Before the Round of 16 against Sweden, he spoke about the importance of that victory. “Based on the implications of that game and what it meant to our chances in our standings in the tournament, it was the biggest game I was a part of and probably my best game with the national team,” he told Eurohoops.

He did it all, but differently. “Going to that Serbia game, I knew their defensive tactics and what would be available to me. I just came out aggressive, attackin

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