The Spanish men’s basketball team will play their second game of the 2023 Basketball World Cup against Brazil this Monday at 15:30. He unraveled his debut with authority and seeks first place A game full of victories from Group G to the second stage.
The reigning champion started out as a clear favorite in the pools to dominate the first stage at Arena Indonesia but went further, Every victory can be vital in the quest for the quarterfinalsO. Thus, Brazil is increasing its claim after Ivory Coast.
Sergio Scariolo’s men hesitantly beat ‘Elephants’ with a very strong Willy Hernangómez (22 points) in a choir exercise dropped in the final quarter. Italian coach laments 18 losses and a blow to his knee Álex Abrines’ situation makes him suspicious for the second round.
Meanwhile, Brazil defeated Iran 100-59 with Bruno Caboclo’s spectacular performance and suffered a serious injury to one of their references, such as Raul Neto. For this reason, Marcelinho Huertas, a former acquaintance of Spanish basketball He will have to stand out in front of his teammates and friends in the Endesa League.
Spain and Brazil met 15 times in official matches. Although the balance is in favor of the Spanish team, two of the last four matches, both at the Olympic Games, have resulted in goals. Brazilian victory. On the other hand, the Spanish team won seven of the eight matches played in the World Cups.
Scariolo’s men will need to take another step this Monday from Santi Aldama, who noticed the nerves of Saturday’s first game. Alberto Díaz’s contribution to stopping Huertas. The national coach did not hide the fact that 19-year-old Juan Núñez is the coach of Spain, which is struggling to succeed again without the big stars, as at the European Championship last year.
Calendar: 3:30 p.m.
Where to watch: You can watch the match live on La 1 on RTVE television. You can also follow the match directly.