Canada eliminated Spain and left uncrowned

In the end, the team had to surrender to their own show (30 points) and some controversial refereeing decisions, but they let it all go. He fought and dominated the game for three quarters with a great collective image and an outstanding performance. Willy Hernangomez, especially in the first half (25 points and 6 rebounds) and Santi Deception (20 points, four triples). But that wasn’t enough, and qualifying pushed them away from the quarterfinals by 29 points for the first time since the 1994 Toronto World Cup. How brilliant was the career of the Spanish team during all this time.

Nerves and stiffness

Spain Young people took the initiative in the first quarter Juan Nuñez at the controls, it was barely used against Latvia. He moved the ball well and found space for the shot, but also found space for an intense shot. Willy Hernangomez within the region. Canada showed its speed and sought its actions Shai Gilgeous-AlexandeSpain managed to stay on the leaderboard (16-10), but leveled at the end of the period (21-21).

The tension and pressure from the importance of the result was evident from the very beginning in the many moves, the unforced turnovers and the fierce fight for every ball. It didn’t take long for the game to harden, especially given the presence of a controversial player like him. Dillon Brooksex partner deception He is a name that plays for the Grizzlies and signed with the Rockets for the next season, always pushing the limits of his game.

Much more well-known than Latvia’s time, Spain kept up with its moves, especially on offense. deception, and it was more difficult for him to perform on defense, despite displaying his maximum concentration against an opponent who could shoot fast and penetrate five open players, especially Gilgeous-Alexander and Barrett.

return to court willing Once again it became a huge headache for Canada as Madrid’s center was very inspiring in his moves towards the basket and clearly excelled in the matchups. Powell and Olyknyk, physically defeated. But it also found foreign support. open, The one who scored 11 points in the first half and took over from the dull Juancho.

A full three-pointer by the Spaniard and Brooks’ unsportsmanlike foul on Willy both changed the free throw and made a basket, opening an unexpected lead in favor of the team (40-33) and the initial nerves ran high. The North American team, which accelerated its movements and started to look for the trio to close the gaps, although it was not effective, put Spain ahead at halftime (48-38).

In this scenario, Canada on reboot with his comeback chose to move the match to an even more physical space BrooksDespite his 3 fouls and all the pressure on the field. The referees started to give penalties against all kinds of logic. Núñez and Willy’s few fouls on offense brought a technique beyond controversial moves to the national team. Scariolo For protesting the decisions that gave life to the American team. This helped them sign the 4-16 series in their favor within five minutes and completely changed the dynamic (52-55).

The role of Aldama

Spain He had to grit his teeth to keep his composure. Thanks to defensive efficiency, Scariolo’s team also grew with a few steals on defense. Triple red and two baskets brizuela it was the beginning of an angry reaction from the national team deceptionWith two three-pointers and a spectacular dunk, he emerged with a difference factor of a few minutes and fired again for the team (73-61).

The match entered the maximum tension scenario in the last period. Canada He puts himself in Brooks’ hands and the referees underestimate the intensity of his movements; some with an unsportsmanlike look, elbowing Aldama. It took five minutes for the team to score the first basket. Canada also concentrated on offense and every basket was a conquest (78-81, m. 36).

However Gilgeous-Alexander Gaining 14 points for his team in the last four minutes, he thwarted Spain’s attempt to escape, which was beginning to be written with the defeat to Latvia.