Big names no longer exist and only a fraction of the secondaries remain, who suffered the final blows of the golden generation of election. But desire was not lackingthe dedication, attitude, some virtues that have accompanied the Spanish basketball team in the last two decades and manifested in the first match against Bulgaria in the Eurobasket, 114-87 ended with a very clear win and also good feelings in Tbilisi Arena.

Quarterback Lorenzo Brown, who was nationalized this summer, unselfishly took the expected lead in the group with his performance, finishing the game with 17 points and 5 assists, but he was also on the team. The Hernangómez brothers are more than just an important role. Willy finished the game with 16 and 6 rebounds. Juancho added 13 points and 7 rebounds. both of these consistency should be fundamental He added 239 international games alongside Rudy Fernández, the author of 14 points, and currently places Epi, led by Navarro (253), in second place in the standings.

mood booster

Bulgarian one of the smaller teams in this tournamentEven if he has a recognizable name on the European scene like Vezenkov (the best of his team with 26 points or the nationalized Dee Bost). comes with many doubts For a more abrupt transition than expected, eight players made their debut in a major tournament.

For Spain, not only was the victory important, but also First stage in Berlin where he had to make it to the round of 16. There were secondary goals as well, and he accomplished them all with flying colors. After a month of working with his teammates, Brown demonstrated a high level of integration, game-building ability and above an acceptable level of scoring. But Juancho also took a step forward. After a underrated season in the NBA and also for the national team where the talent and versatility of the new Raptors forward is key, the Madrid forward needs it.

triple hit

Vote entered the game fastContrary to what his predecessors had done, and therefore already opening a gap (28-17) in the first quarter (28-17), he retained and even expanded despite Scariolo playing his 12 man without avoiding any rotations. Spain knew how to move the ball wisely and waste intensity and desire. But he also had good minutes on defense and did well on the counterattack, which should have been one of his weapons, and he was well out of the trio (15 out of 33, 45%), some percentages that would be hard to keep. and that brought him closer to 119 points, the scoring record in a Eurobasket. Against him is extreme softness when it comes to closing the rebound, which he will need to correct as the championship progresses.