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Team USA Defeats Spain in High-Stakes Centennial Tournament Matchup

MALAGA — The FEB Centennial Tournament satisfied the 10,850 fans who packed the Martín Carpena this Sunday, August 13. And it was possible thanks to the very high level of the friendly between United States and Spain, which ended up falling to Team USA by 98 to 88. The final result is not a reflection of a very even and tense duel until the last two minutes, when Anthony Edwards plunged the dagger into Scariolo’s men.

Spain had the victory in their hands, but the rival defensive pressure, especially in the frontal passing lanes, ended up leaving Scariolo’s partials in nothing. A duel where Juan Núñez and Álex Abrines They were the names of the locals, contributing creativity and points in difficult moments.

The United States was a more solid and constant team, keeping calm in quite difficult moments. those of Steve Kerr They proved to be the rival to beat, knowing how to respond when the Spanish public pressed the most. In those sections where Spain grew the most, Team USA raised the defensive bar and put land in the middle.

With Jalen Brunson at the controls of the ship and Years Jackson Jr Influencing Spain’s internal defense problems, Team USA leaves Malaga with an immaculate 3-0 score in their particular preparation. Precisely the point guard of the Knicks was once again the top scorer with 21 points, accompanied by Mikal Bridges with 12.

However, it was Anthony Edwards who once again stole the show with actions of the highest quality. An Ant’ that went up to 11 points.

Sergio Scariolo’s men used to have difficulties attacking in a few seconds, having to try a forced shot a few moments from the end of possession. That was the key to the victory of the United States that shone in defendingEspecially one on one.

Annotation distributed among the members of the Spanish National Team, with Santi Aldama as top scorer with 14 points, accompanied by Álex Abrines (12) and Juancho (11) and Willy Hernangómez (13) among the most prominent.

This was the first time since 2012 that Team USA played on Spanish soil and they have emerged victorious once again, adding 28 wins in 32 games.

Now, Spain heads to Granada where they will face the Dominican Republic and Canada on Thursday and Saturday. While the United States will do it in Abu Dhabi against Germany and Greece.

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Spain vs. United States, final result and partial score

1C 2c 3c 4C Total Spain 28 17 27 16 88 United States 26 29 18 25 98

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Summary of Spain vs. United States: plays, statistics and highlights

Last room

FINAL – The United States breaks the match as Spain moves the bench and leaves a score that is nothing like the reality of the game. Edwards, Brunson and Jackson Jr. were too much for a team that dreamed of its 5th victory against the USA, but it did not come.

84-95 (2:30) – Anthony Edwards plunges the dagger into the Spanish National Team with an individual and talented display. The United States has known how to withstand the pressure.

82-88 (4:00) – Moment of chaos for Spain that loses the helm of the party. Too many shots out of position and a Willy Hernangómez lost in defense.

82-88 (5:07) – Brunson returned to the field and the United States recovered the good sensations in attack. Fundamental that of the Knicks in the Kerr system.

77-81 (7:52) – Many problems for the National Team to control the moment of the match. The lack of shooting and the demand of the match is giving rise to many errors in attack and very long offensives.

Third quarter

FINAL 72-73 – The comeback of Spain is confirmed despite the good last 2 minutes of the United States in defense, with Bridges making the difference. Alberto Díaz scored a triple at the buzzer to reduce the difference to 1.

68-64 (2:27) – Carpena falls before the moment that the Spanish Selection lives. United States with many problems to control the offensive rebound and limit errors.

63-64 (4:29) – The United States reacts with Edwards in the lead. Steals and good defenses that keep the visitors.

54-55 (7:30) – And the partial is 9-0 for Spain with 7 consecutive points from Álex Abrines.

50-55 (8:16) – 5-0 run from Spain that recovers lost ground with a fantastic start.

Second bedroom

FINAL 45-55 – Several consecutive losses and a bad defensive transition leave an adverse marker for Spain, which is down 10 at halftime. The last 2 minutes of Juan Núñez with the pressure of Anthony Edwards reduced the offensive fluidity and put an end to the good moment of Scariolo’s team.

42-49 (2:49) – The United States goes up one gear and Spain is somewhat behind. The mix of Brunson in attack and Jaren Jackson Jr in defense has made possible a positive run for Kerr’s men.

There is no way to stop Brunson: the point guard already has 14 points.

36-38 (5:40) – Good minutes from Santi Aldama as the main figure in Spain. The canary has taken advantage of the United States brand changes to score in the paint, and already has 8 points.

32-33 (8:31) – The United States reacts despite Spain’s precision. He takes out his two point guards, Brunson and Haliburton, to make the task of the rival in defense more complex. Partial from 7 to 4 start for USA.

First quarter

FINAL 28-26 – First assault very even and with a game of the highest level. Spain’s triple success will hardly be sustainable (4-8 T3), while the United States will end up finding more options in transition. Jalen Brunson leads in scoring with 10 points.

14-17 (4:36) – Jalen Brunson’s mastery of the game is exceptional. The Knicks point guard directs the American offense to perfection, managing to find high-level passing lanes.

6-6 (7:39) – Unsportsmanlike by Mikal Bridges for continuing action after a foul was called. Núñez converts from the line.

5-4 (8:00) – Start in style with Núñez as the protagonist. The young baseman starts out and without showing any fear takes command before the Edwards brand.

The atmosphere is unbeatable in Malaga

The Family prepared for a unique night

Usman Garuba, low for the game

The Spanish player suffered a sprained ankle against Slovenia and will not play as a precaution against the United States.

Spain, with the focus on

The fans, very dedicated

United States arrives at the stadium

Potential starting five

spain

Alberto DíazÁlex AbrinesJoel ParraJuancho HernangómezWilly Hernangómez

USA

Jalen BrunsonAnthony EdwardsMikal BridgesBrandon IngramJaren Jackson Jr.


2023-08-13 21:35:00
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