RIGA (Latvia) - There has been no lack of drama at the FIBA Olympic Qualification Tournament in Latvia and it's win or go home time as group play comes to an end on Thursday. Here's a look at the situation in both groups ahead of the action on July 4. We've done the math, so you don't have to!
Latvia
*Latvia are the only team that has secured qualification to the Semi-Finals going into Thursday's games. - Latvia will advance as Group A winners if Georgia defeat Philippines by less than 48 points. - Latvia will advance as second from Group A if Philippines defeat Georgia, or if Georgia win by 48 or more points.
Georgia
- Georgia will qualify if they defeat Philippines by 19 or more points. - Georgia will qualify as Group A winners, if they defeat Philippines by 48 or more points. - Georgia will finish third (and will not qualify) if they lose to Philippines, or if they win by up to 18 points.
Philippines
- Philippines will qualify, as Group A winners, if they defeat Georgia.
- Philippines will qualify, as second in the group, if they lose to Georgia by 18 or less points. - Philippines will finish third (and will not qualify) if they lose to Georgia by 19 or more points.
Brazil
- Brazil defeat Cameroon or lose by 6 points or less, they qualify as Group B winners.
- If Brazil lose to Cameroon by between 7 to 14 points, they advance as second from the Group. - If Brazil lose to Cameroon by 15 points or more, they are eliminated.
Cameroon
- If Cameroon defeat Brazil by 7 or more points, they qualify as Group B winners. - If Cameroon defeat Brazil up to 6 points, they advance as second from the Group. - If Cameroon lose to Brazil, they are eliminated.
Montenegro
- Montenegro can not qualify as Group B winners. - Montenegro will advance as second in the group if Cameroon lose or win by 15 points or more.
FIBA DISCLAIMER: The above analysis has been prepared solely for the purpose of improving the experience of fans. It is not to be understood as advice or as binding information on the FIBA OQT Latvia 2024 for competition purposes.