Elias Zourou’s team lost 76-79 after extra time in Tbilisi, with Jonathan Tabu (14 points) deciding the match from 6.75m almost at the end of extra time.

Georgia’s poor start (11 points in the first quarter) put them at a disadvantage, as Belgium controlled the pace of the game and kept the lead until the end of the third period (58-51 in 30 minutes).

However, in the last quarter the locals responded and responded with an individual score of 4-16 to achieve victory (62-67 in the 37th minute). This turned out to be temporary as the Belgians capitalized on all of Georgia’s mistakes and sent the game into overtime (70-70) from the free throw line.

Georgia in front of their home crowd, but without their injured captain, Toko Shengelia gave a fight but 18 points by Sandro Mamukelasvhili, 17 by Thad McFadden, and 14 by Goga Bitadze were not enough.