The game against Iran was a warning and spain he ignored him. The Spanish Selection remains on the verge of elimination in the FIBA World Cup 2023 after losing to Latvia 74-69. Sergio Scariolo’s men played their worst game in a long time at all levels. Inconstant, uncomfortable, without hitting the key and in constant search of an identity that today seemed lost.
The Latvians, who previously eliminated France, caught Spain by surprise, who did not enter the match with the necessary intensity and mentality.
The game evolved from a tough and physical duel to one where the outside shot was key. There, in that game of changes, Latvia had the cold blood to make vital decisions and her hand did not tremble. Spain wasted an impeccable third quarter with a disastrous start in the last quarter, conceding a 5-15 start that was definitive.
Davis Bertans con 16 points on 4 of 9 field goals and Rodions Kurucs with 13 and 5 of 7 on the triple boosted a Latvia that pulled off an unthinkable victory.
Spain suffered from a reference in scoring in a bad game by Willy Hernangómez, exposed in defense and unable to beat his rivals to the post. Despite his 14 points, the Madrid native’s 6 of 11 free throws weighed too much in the final score. Next to him a Sergio Llull who did not have the day. The Spaniard shot 9 baskets and barely hit 9, contributing 5 goals and 7 assists.
The performance of men like Rudy Fernández, Darío Brizuela and Usman Garuba in the third quarter came to nothing in a worrying last round.
This is Latvia’s first victory over Spain in 88 years, which puts an end to 12 consecutive wins for the National Team.
Now, the National Team must beat Canada to be in the quarterfinals or wait for other results to be in the quarterfinals.
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How was Spain vs. Latvia? Result and final score
Team 1C 2C 3C 4C Final Spain 16 16 26 11 69 Latvia 17 12 18 27 74
The summary of Spain vs. Latvia: Highlights and plays
Last room
Final 69-74: Spain collapsed in the last quarter as expected and its participation in the World Cup is greatly complicated. Kurucs, Bertans and Zagars were vital in Latvia’s surprise.
65-68 (2:35): Davis Bertans sticks the dagger in Spain that is completely diluted.
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Latvia is up 5 with 1:30 to go, Spain needs something epic. #JaleoMundial pic.twitter.com/DzNbsECBKk
– Teledeporte (@teledeporte) September 1, 2023
63-63 (4:00): Tie in the match and equality is maximum.
61-58 (5:45): The partial is already 3-11 for Latvia. With Willy on the field, Spain suffers a lot.
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59-52 (6:56): The problems to score from the National Team that does not hit the key at half court are back.
58-50 (8:28): 3-0 start for the Latvians. The ruling seizes the Spanish.
Third quarter
Final 58-47: Great start in the second half of Spain that takes the lead after a very negative first 20 minutes. Rudy’s entry and Brizuela’s points have given the National Team air.
54-42 (2:00): The collapse of Latvia is complete. 24-15 partial with a few minutes from legendary Rudy Fernández.
49-42 (3:20): Two highly complex triples in a row by Brizuela and Rudy break the tie. The Selection begins to fly with small formats on the field.
They say he is 38 years old
But he scores and defends better than two out of 20
Rodolfo
Fernández
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43-42 (4:41): The jam returns to the game with the step forward of the defenses. Alberto Díaz, again, vital for Spain.
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— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) September 1, 2023
35-40 (7:50): The indications were useless because Latvia responds with another triple.
32-37 (8:50): Latvia entered the fourth like a plane and conceded an 8-0 start. For the Scariolo match with a timeout.
Second bedroom
Final 32-29: The Spanish team manages to carry out the duel with 10 points from Willy Hernangómez and 7 from Juancho. Minimum in attack for Scariolo’s men with 22% in triples and 9 turnovers.
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— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) September 1, 2023
27-25 (1:46): Spain reacted in the blink of an eye, getting a 9-0 run after a timeout.
18-25 (4:00): More than three minutes without scoring for Spain. Scariolo’s are unrecognizable.
18-23 (6:00): Through Zagars Latvia gets some air. Spain bets on small-ball without much success.
Arturs Zagars is being the black beast of Spain today
7 points already for the Latvian#FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/dXFeeToVQl
— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) September 1, 2023
16-17 (8:30): Very stuck this start of the fourth. Mistakes by Spain in attack and errors in the launch by Latvia.
First quarter
Final 16-17: Sergio Scariolo’s anger in a timeout has had an effect, but it doesn’t help them finish on top. Maximum equality in a highly physical match. Latvia has the measure of the National Team well caught and is proposing a very complex game.
10-10 (4:55): Latvia, through Roland Smits (6 points) is wreaking havoc on the defense of Spain.
9-8 (6:25): Lull to the rescue. The one from Madrid has started as a starter and is bringing out his experience.
4-6 (7:50): Mark the tempo of the match in these first bars Latvia. Many problems for Willy when it comes to scoring.
0-0 (10:00): Ball in the air and possession for Latvia.
Spain, ready to go out on court
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Whoever wins secures the pass to the quarterfinals
The winner of this match will get a pass to the quarterfinals. The loser will depend on himself and other results.
Balance of 8-1 for Spain
The National Team has not lost to Latvia since 1935 in the first Eurobasket in history.
Probable starting five for Spain
Juan Núñez, Alex Abrines, Joel Parra, Juancho Hernangómez and Willy Hernangómez.
Probable starting lineup for Latvia
Arturs Zagars, Andrejs Grazulis, Rodions Kurucs, Davis Bertans and Rolands Smits.
2023-09-01 22:00:53
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