By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Spain is the first semifinalist of this year’s EuroBasket, after being Germany with 84-72. For the Spanish squad, this marks their 10th straight semifinal!
Marc Gasol, reborn: He finished the game with 28 points and 10 rebounds, pacing Spain in this great win,
11-2 run for Germany and Gasol’s dominance: Fleming’s squad had a hold of the game in the opening quarter, which combined with Spain’s inefficient shooting led to a 11-2 score midway through, yet Pau Gasol took charge, as his team reduced to 19-16 at 10′.
Spain ties the score, puts the pressure on Germany: Scariolo’s squad pulled out a few important defensive plays and got the lead for the first time (27-30). Schroder made it a one-point game at halftime, 33-34.
Τougher Germany, 3-point bombs for Spain: The German NT took advantage of Spain’s open space and turned it into score to get the lead once again in the game (45-43 at 25′). With two long range shots, Spain got the advantage again with 56-50. By the end of the period, the “Rojas” led 65-53.
A deficit that could not be covered in the final period: One more 3-pointer, this time by Sergio Rodriguez (9 pts), practically ended the game with 3 minutes left, 79-62.
Key players: Along with Marc, Pau was the key in the first half and he finished with 19 points.
For Germany, Dennis Schroder tapped 27 points along with 8 assists.
(Photo: FIBA)