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Spain Rebounds at EuroBasket With 88–67 Win Over Bosnia

The performance resets Spain’s qualifying drive heading into a quick turnaround against Cyprus.

Overview

  • Defending champions Spain responded to their opening 83–69 loss to Georgia by dismissing Bosnia 88–67.
  • Santi Aldama led the offense with 19 points as Spain controlled the tempo and tightened execution.
  • A 28–17 third quarter broke the game open, allowing Sergio Scariolo to rotate with the schedule compressed.
  • Bosnia entered after beating host Cyprus 91–64 and leaned on NBA center Jusuf Nurkic, with Dzanan Musa out injured.
  • With only four of six teams advancing from each group, Spain targets Cyprus within 24 hours to consolidate a path to the last 16.