Timofey Mozgov and the Russian National Team have booked a trip to EuroBasket 2017 thanks to their dominant run in the qualifiers. So far, Russia has won all three of its games by double digits, including the 78-67 clincher over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday.
Despite fouling out in 26 minutes, Mozgov nonetheless led his side by providing a team-high 17 points (7-of-11), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Despite missing time with his national team due to a groin injury last month, the new Laker has been a weapon down low, averaging 14.0 points on 57.