Clutch Emmanuel Lecomte pushes Belgium to an upset win over Spain / News - Basketnews.com

Emmanuel Lecomte hit a clutch three-pointer with just under 90 seconds to go, and Belgium pulled off an upset win over Spain in Group A.

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Emmanuel Lecomte hit his only three-pointer when his team needed it the most as Belgium (2-1) pulled off a dominant upset against Spain (2-1) 83-73 (15-11, 17-22, 25-21, 26-19).

Player of the Game EFF 18 Pierre Antoine Gillet Points 14 Accuracy 4-5 Rebounds 5 Assists 2

With Spain leading 73-71 with just over three minutes to go, Pierre-Antoine Gillet hit a three-pointer to give Belgium a one-point lead (74-73). Immediately afterward, Ismael Bako converted two free throws, Emmanuel Lecomte made a tough layup, and the underdogs were already in front by five (78-73).

The Spanish national team's efforts were in vain while Belgium flourished on the offensive side of the ball. Lecomte hit a clutch three-pointer with 90 seconds to go, Bako took another offensive rebound to end the possession with a dunk, and the game was decided.

It was Lecomte's best game of the tournament. Having previously averaged 10 points during each of the first two games, the guard went off for 20 while also adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists to his account.

Will Hernangomez was the top-scorer on the Spanish roster with 18 on 8-for-12 shooting.

After the win, Belgium currently overtakes Spain for second place in Group A with two wins in three matches. If Turkey wins the game against Georgia this evening, that would put Spain in fourth place after three matches in EuroBasket 2022.

Spain: Willy Hernangomez 18 (8/12 2PT, 4 REB), Lorenzo Brown 11 (2/6 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 8 AST), Juancho Hernangomez 11 (2/5 3PT).

Belgium: Emmanuel Lecomte 20 (6/12 2PT, 1/6 3PT, 5 REB, 4 AST), Pierre-Antoine Gillet 14 (2/3 3PT, 4/4 FT), Retin Obasohan 11 (2/5 2PT, 2/3 3PT), Ismael Bako 10 (4/8 2PT, 9 REB).

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