Overview

• The defending champions fell 83-69 in Limassol to open Group C at 0-1.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili (19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists) and Goga Bitadze (15) led Georgia inside, with Tornike Shengelia returning from an arrhythmia and contributing 13.
• Spain shot 7-of-32 from three and under 50% on free throws, committed damaging turnovers and finished 11 rebounds down.
• Rookie point guards Sergio de Larrea and Mario Saint‑Supéry struggled in their debuts, highlighting the ongoing generational transition after a 1–5 warm‑up run.
• Sergio Scariolo’s team plays Bosnia on Saturday (20:30 CET) needing a sharper performance to stabilize its group campaign.