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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans headlines Latvia's FIBA World Cup roster.

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After a tough defeat in their last friendly game against Lithuania (69-93) on Tuesday, the Latvian national team has revealed the final 12-man squad, which will compete in the FIBA World Cup 2023.

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Janis Timma, former EuroLeague and G-League forward, and Mareks Mejeris didn't make the final cut, despite their participation in the game vs. Lithuania. Timma scored 8 points in that match but fouled out of the game and collected -4 EFF, while Mejeris contributed 6 points and 6 EFF.

Undoubtedly, the absence of Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis looms large as a significant blow to the Latvian national team. He won't be able to take part in the World Cup due to plantar fasciitis.

Looking ahead, Latvia's World Cup journey will involve facing off against Canada, France, and Lebanon in their Group H.

Latvia 12-man roster

00 Rodions Kurucs SF, PF 206 cm 93 kg 25 yo 4 Kristers Zoriks PG 191 cm 88 kg 25 yo 5 Arturs Zagars PG 190 cm 78 kg 23 yo 7 Arturs Kurucs SG 191 cm 85 kg 23 yo 8 Davis Bertans SF 205 cm 95 kg 30 yo 9 Dairis Bertans SG, PG 192 cm 83 kg 33 yo 11 Rolands Smits PF 208 cm 107 kg 28 yo 12 Arturs Strautins SF 198 cm 100 kg 24 yo 15 Klavs Cavars PF 201 cm 103 kg 27 yo 21 Aigars Skele SG 192 cm 88 kg 30 yo 24 Andrejs Grazulis SF 202 cm 95 kg 30 yo 32 Anzejs Pasecniks C, PF 218 cm 104 kg 27 yo Thank you for reading us! Help us even more.