Overview
- Greece held a 38–31 advantage at 20:56 local time after a Xabi López-Arostegui three trimmed the margin and prompted a timeout.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo fueled Greece’s offense with scoring sequences including an and-one and multiple free throws while drawing repeated fouls.
- Tyler Dorsey hit several three-pointers off feeds from Kostas Sloukas, adding to early perimeter success alongside makes from Kostas Papanikolaou and Sloukas.
- Spain’s response featured two López-Arostegui triples assisted by Sergio de Larrea, free throws and boards from Willy Hernangómez, and bursts from Santi Aldama including a dunk and a three.
- The game has been physical, with frequent whistles on Spanish defenders guarding Antetokounmpo and notable fouls on both sides as live play-by-play continues.