With the game against Lebanon, the Latvians will make their debut in the World Cup on Friday, and Banki emphasized that before the final tournament, they should enjoy being among the strongest teams in the world. After the games, you will have to balance your emotions about victories or losses, but before the final tournament there is a moment to be happy about what has been done so far, explained the coach.
The Latvian basketball team is ready to start the World Cup finals
Banki stressed that the team and himself are fully focused to compete in a very tough group, which also includes France and Canada. Eight teams will play in two groups in Jakarta, and no opponent can be underestimated to reach the next round, explained the coach. The main thing for him is to prepare the team, and Banki expects that there will be no shortage of stress. first
regardless of win or loss, Banki expects every basketball player on the team to be ready to fight.
Banki expects very fast basketball and three-point shots from the Lebanese national team. The Latvian national team is waiting for a meeting with teams of different styles, but it is not necessary to change its own game, but to be able to adapt to the scenario of each game, explained Banki. According to him, in the Latvian national team, regardless of the composition, the emphasis has always been on cooperation and the ability to implement the coach’s plans, using the advantages of team play.
Banki admitted that the composition of the national team in the tournament is not the ideal one, however, the coach has already experienced that there have been many changes in the series in the last two years and this has not prevented him from playing his game.
In order for the Latvian national team to play effectively, it is necessary to manage the ball well and work selflessly in defense, the coach said.
On the other hand, captain Dairis Bertāns emphasized at the official press conference that the Latvian national team deserves to be in the World Cup finals and is happy to compete, not just participate. The captain also described Lebanon as a tough opponent, but added that the Latvian national team has properly done their homework to show a good game on Friday.
Dāvis Bertāns in Jakarta | Basketball3min
National basketball player Dāvis Bertānas has positive impressions about the venue of the final tournament in Jakarta. He said that after arriving from Taiwan, he had a good impression of the game arena, its floor, balls and baskets, as well as the hotel. This has contributed to a better mood for the whole team. Davis emphasized that the main goal is to win every game.
“The more it is [uzvaras] we will collect, the better [būs] final result,” said Dāvis Bertāns.
The Latvian national team trained the Lebanese players already on Wednesday, but on Thursday they analyzed the cooperation of the first opponents.
The team will review the most important issues again on Friday, and Davis expects that there will be enough information about the Lebanese national team. He expects that the Latvian national team will have an advantage in both height and speed in the first game, and the team will try to use all its advantages.
Later, in the first round of the group, the Latvian national team will also have to play against France and Canada. The two strongest teams will continue the fight for a place in the round of 16 in the next group round, while the remaining two teams will claim 17th place in the continuation of the final tournament.
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32 national teams will participate in the final tournament of the World Cup, with matches played in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. The winners will be announced at the final on September 10.
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2023-08-24 15:04:03
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