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    Bogdanovic scores 30 against Latvia, spoils Porzingis' international debut

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    ISTANBUL (FIBA EuroBasket 2017) - Bogdan Bogdanovic rose to the occasion in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 opener for Serbia, leading his country to a 92-82 victory over Latvia with a 30-point effort on Friday.

    ISTANBUL (FIBA EuroBasket 2017) - Bogdan Bogdanovic rose to the occasion in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 opener for Serbia in Group D, leading his country to a 92-82 victory over Latvia with a 30-point effort on Friday. 

    The Serbian side battled back from a double-digit deficit early in the game and were in control for most of the second half, using their superiority inside the paint for a 24-8 lead in second-chance points.

    Milan Macvan finished the game with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, Boban Marjanovic collected 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis had 18 points in his official debut for the senior national team.

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