Overview

• Spain opened a 0–13 lead before Italy recovered through superior interior play, with Saliou Niang and Mouhamet Diouf pivotal in the turnaround.
• Sergio Scariolo’s team attempted 38 three-pointers and made 10, struggled from the field overall, lost the rebounding battle, and was outscored in the paint.
• Santi Aldama produced 19 points and 10 rebounds and Sergio de Larrea added 15 and 7, yet the supporting cast failed to sustain the early control.
• Juancho Hernangómez finished scoreless and Willy Hernangómez did not make a field goal, missing a late go-ahead attempt in the final minute.
• With Spain trailing 64-63 and the ball, a fruitless possession and an unsportsmanlike foul on Joel Parra preceded Italy closing out the 67-63 win, as Bosnia’s upset of Greece heightened the stakes with Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return.