Devon van Oostrum was not in the line-up for GB, who were led by Ali Fraser's 16 points and eight rebounds. Londoner Jesse Chuku secured a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Brits.

Louis Sayers scored four of the first six points for GB to start as they led 6-0 early, and they led 10-2 mid-way through the first before Belarus stormed back to end the first quarter strong. GB though still led 17-15.

Sayers extended GB's lead to 27-22 mid-way through the second period, but Belarus ended the half in the lead 34-33.

GB unfortunately couldn't hit their shots in the third quarter, as Belarus took full advantage and snatched the lead, ending the period up 52-43.

Despite GB's best efforts, Belarus were up double digits for the majority of the last quarter and secured the win.

Vitali Liutych led Belarus with 21 points.