Guard Arturs Zagars celebrates with fans after Latvia claimed fifth place in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Latvia guard Arturs Zagars is honored after setting a new Fiba World Cup record with 17 assists in a 98-63 rout of Lithuania for fifth place on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. His individual feat, however, only comes secondary to what Latvia was able to reach in its maiden World Cup campaign. 'I was just passing the ball and my teammates made the shots early in the first half as well.

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