Overview

• Spain’s 86–90 defeat to Greece sealed elimination in the group stage in Sergio Scariolo’s final game in charge.
• Scariolo said he feels at peace with his conscience after giving everything and praised his squad’s effort.
• He closed the game with 19-year-olds Saint-Supéry and De Larrea, saying they earned the minutes and symbolize Spain’s future.
• Greece surged early behind a barrage of three-pointers led by Tyler Dorsey; Spain rallied to a 73–72 lead before late mistakes and 57% free-throw shooting proved costly.
• Spain’s path also depended on other group results, with the needed help not arriving and turning the Greece matchup into a must-win.