Overview
- Live updates show Italy scoreless through seven minutes at 0-for-11 from the field as Spain opens a 13-0 lead.
- Coaches named starting fives: Italy went with Pajola, Spagnolo, Fontecchio, Melli and Diouf, while Spain started Aldama, De Larrea, Willy Hernangomez, Yusta and Parra.
- Early rotations saw coach Pozzecco insert Thompson for Spagnolo and summon Gallinari in search of offense.
- Italy and Spain entered level on points after Italy beat Georgia and Bosnia following a loss to Greece, while Spain defeated Bosnia and Cyprus after a setback to Georgia.
- Before tip-off, Italy prospect Niang said his focus is the national team before pursuing an NBA opportunity.