Portugal

Center Elvis Evora: “This is a special feeling winning our first game at the EuroBasket.”

“The other games we didn’t do so well, but we’re getting experience in this competition.

“Our goal was one win before the tournament, and we achieved that.

“This is a good feeling, it’s good for Portuguese basketball and I’m hoping that it happens over and over.”

Latvia

Center Andris Biedrins: “I think Portugal played really hard and well, and they had nothing to lose. I don’t think we prepared that well.

“I think we learned that we can’t underestimate anyone.”