During the EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 clash between Latvia and Lithuania, chaos briefly erupted near Riga’s Xiaomi Arena when police closed a street to inspect a suspicious item. Fortunately, it was a routine check, and no danger was found.

On the court, Latvia’s journey ended in heartbreak as they lost 88-79. Star Kristaps Porzingis made his first EuroBasket appearance since 2017, scoring 34 points and grabbing 19 rebounds in a standout performance. Despite battling health issues last season, Porzingis felt stronger and proud to represent his country.

“ It hurts, but we have to live with this and use it as fuel for the future, ” he said. Looking ahead, Porzingis is optimistic about the NBA season, believing this experience will keep him in peak form. He also backed Lithuania’s chance

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