A day after being eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, both Latvia and Italy will turn around and play in the 5-8 classification bracket.
While the semifinals play out, the losers of the quarterfinals will match up to determine the No. 5 to No. 8 final standings of the international tournament.
Buy Thunder TicketsDavis Bertans and Latvia will get a chance to improve their spot in the standings after they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Germany in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Italy suffered a blowout loss to the United States that resulted in its exit from the knockout tournament.
Let’s look at broadcast information and start times for Thursday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup 5-8 classification bracket game between Latvia and Italy.
Latvia
- Opponent: Italy
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 7
- Time: 3:45 a.m. CT
- TV Channel: ESPN+
