Spain will be in the second stage of the Eurobasket. Solvent victory against Montenegro With 65-82 in group A lock assignment, BrizuelaThe author of the 18 points and pradillaWith 12, as unexpected numbers, it gives him a place in the world. 16 rounds. It is not yet clear whether they will be first, second or third in the group, but in the last match against Turkey (1:30, Four) this Wednesday, an unknown will arise.

The surprise and unexpected defeat against Belgium did not take long for doubts to dissipate fears of what the team’s image would look like. Pradilla and Darío Brizuela demonstrate their determination to lead the group and also an exceptional level of accuracy from the very first minutes and Willy Hernangómez and Lorenzo Brown strengthened the group’s structure. proposing his lines.

Connected to Brizuela and Pradilla’s effectiveness, Willy’s consistency under the rim, Brown’s direction, as well as the group’s remarkable defensive work, with the energy, intensity and anticipation lacking against Belgium on Sunday, the election regained its electoral profile. first two meetings a solidarity block behindfocused on protecting his circle and with a much more aggressive mindset when attacking. The password was quick and vertical attacks without rushing 24 seconds, and it was more than positive, because Brown again successfully played the role of the generator of the game, and in addition, the choice was some very high. percentages from the triple line.

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The starring Pradilla and Brizuela has another side of the coin. When Juancho Hernangómez couldn’t find the expected lead role, he changed his cast. Moreover Joel Parra lost minutes in rotation. Interestingly, however, with no two high forwards and an outside game with three minors, the team presented a much more solvent image.

Couldn’t have developed more positively for the match scenario Spain, which has already made a difference in the first set (17-27) and with Scariolo’s lesson learned well, he never took his foot off the gas.

With a special focus on defense work to disable key parts of Montenegro Dubljević, Mihailovic or Unicaja’s new base, Kendrick PerryThe team knew how to move very comfortably in the match and increased the gap up to twenty points (22-42, m. 15), even overcoming that hurdle at halftime (31-53).

The complete destruction of Montenegro, with an already very difficult wall to climb, the second period was a fantastic opportunity for Scariolo to share the minutes and maintain the team’s confidence, and despite Spain loosening their defensive level and worsening their stance, it was a victory at stake that opened its doors to the national team in no time at all. second stage in Berlin, a place where he must fight for his new European status.