2023-08-18 00:15:10
Fourth friendly for Spain and second defeat for Scariolo’s boys. After the United States in Malaga, Canada appeared in Granada and… the other North Americans are ready to fight for everything in the next World Cup. And that just 24 hours before the resignation of Jamal Murray, the star base of the Nuggets and winner of the last ring. The team led by Jordi Fernández, the Spanish coach who works second in the Sacramento Kings and who was Scariolo’s assistant in the national team, has the raw material to challenge anyone and Spain suffered until giving up in extra time (80-85). Everything indicates that the duel between the two teams will be repeated in the second phase of the World Cup and possibly with the pass to the quarterfinals at stake. Almost nothing.
The conclusions of the defeat are numerous. The team was once again in the hands of Juan Núñez, who faced an “all-star”. Shai Alexander scored more than 30 points per game last season with the Oklahoma Thunder and is called to be one of the stars of the championship. His 22 points made him the top scorer of the game. Scariolo’s discards were Sebas Saiz, Jaime Pradilla and Álex Abrines. The first two, if everything goes as normal, will not be in the World Cup. Abrines’ defense and his outside success were missed. Llull’s debut on tour and Garuba’s reappearance arrived. Both are vital pieces. The physique and intensity of the pivot are essential for the selection. The defense, with the two Hernangómez brothers, faltered at the start. Garuba entered and the panorama changed. Another that may be more important than it seems is Claver. His defense and his physique against teams like the Canadian will be important. And if he also scores points… The one who had a good staging in attack was Willy, but he stayed there. His growth as the tournament approaches is essential for Spain to truly compete. The weak day in the outside shooting resulted in a meager score after the break: 12 points in the third quarter; 17 in the fourth and 7 in overtime. 36 points in 25 minutes are too few to be able to compete with a team of the size of the Canadian.
80. Spain (21+23+12+17+7): Nunez (6), Abalde (4), Juancho (12), Parra (8) and Willy (4) – starting quintet – Diaz (0), Llull ( 6, Rudy (6), Claver (9), Garuba (10), Jaime Fernandez (2), Aldama (8) and Brizuela (5).
85. Canada (27+13+15+18+12): Shai Alexander (22), Barret (18), Brooks (5), Olynyk (13) and Powell (10) -starting five- Bell-Haynes (2) , Alexander-Walker (6), Dort (0), Ejim (4), Kyle Alexander (0) and Edey (5).
Referees: Pérez Pizarro, Rodríguez and García González. No deleted.
Incidents: 6,333 spectators at the Palacio de los Deportes in Granada. First match corresponding to the Granada City Tournament, preparation for the World Cup in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.
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