"They are pretty good in the open field, and we can't make stupid mistakes because they can immediately run away and create quick attacks. That's why we have to finish the attacks with shots," believes Latvian national team point guard Kristers Zoriks.

The powerful Croatian national team finished the first stage of qualifying with five wins in six games, including beating world and European champions Germany at home.

"They want to run very quickly and move the field – play ...