Sandro Mamukelashvili stars as Georgia defeats Montenegro in qualifier
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Georgia faces Montenegro in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on August 28, 2026. Sandro Mamukelashvili, a new addition for the Los Angeles Lakers, contributes significantly to Georgia's commanding performance. The team leads throughout, finishing with a decisive 101-74 victory, marking their second round of qualifiers. Mamukelashvili records 17 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Georgia is currently fifth in Group I and will next play against Portugal, ranked fourth.
- •Georgia leads from start to finish against Montenegro.
- •Mamukelashvili scores 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting.
- •Goga Bitadze adds 23 points for Georgia.
- •Georgia improves to fifth place in Group I.
- •Next match is against Portugal on August 31.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Sandro Maukelashvili vs Montenegro in World Cup qualifier
"New Lakers big man Sandro Mamukelashvili had a fine performance on Friday in a FIBA World Cup qualifier contest for Georgia.
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