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Ricky Rubio played his first game since April 2023, finishing the matchup against Latvia with 11 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

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Ricky Rubio returned to playing basketball again, as he made his return against Latvia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in a 75-79 loss at home.

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Spain Latvia75-79 Belgium SpainSun16:30

In his first official game in almost 1 year, Rubio recorded 11 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists versus Latvia.

The Spaniard was on the starting five and drew a huge round of applause from the crowds in Zaragoza, Spain, before the game even began.

Even though the game ended in a loss for Spain, the momentous occasion of Rubio's return was enough to fill up the stands with fans.

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