Spain gets a crushing win against Georgia behind great team performance / News - Basketnews.com

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After demolishing North Macedonia, Spain (2-0) got another dominant win over Georgia (1-1) 89-61 (23-15, 24-16, 17-10, 25-20) to continue their perfect FIBA World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers run.

Player of the Game EFF Points Accuracy 0-0 Rebounds Assists

The first 7 minutes of the game went neck to neck but then, Spain started their domination. Sergio Scariolo's squad organized a massive 22-2 push which lasted until mid-second quarter and let Spain gain a 21-point lead (38-17).

Spain did not release control of their hands until the end of the match and celebrated a convincing victory.

For the winners, Yankuba Sima was a top performer with 10 points (5/8 2PT), 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 17 PIR.

Giorgi Shermadini was the brightest player on Georgia's side. He posted 21 points (6/9 2PT, 9/9 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 1 block, and 26 PIR.

Tornike Shengelia missed the game for Georgia.

Spain: Xabi Lopez-Arostegui 14, Jaime Fernandez 13, Yankuba Sima 10 (8 REB), Oriol Pauli 9 (4 REB), Dario Brizuela 8 (4 AST), Dani Diez 8, Fran Guerra 8 (7 REB).

Georgia: Giorgi Shermadini 21 (9 REB), Beka Burjanadze 14 (5 REB), Thaddus McFadden 14 (5 REB, 5 AST).

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