By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Slovakia was ready to celebrate a historic result in Bratislava, dragging at 67-64 with seconds left in the first OT.
Then, Santi Yusta happened: a crazy three-point buzzer-beater saved the day for the Spanish national team, which kept its composure and went all the way to the final 76-72 to end the second overtime.
Zaragoza’s forward wasn’t only the savior of the day for Spain, but also his country’s leading scorer with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds. He was followed by his club’s teammate Fran Guerra at 13 points and by the debuting Izan Almansa, as the 2005-born forward scored 10 points.
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Vladimir Brodziansky, who’s playing in the ACB League with UCAM Murcia, was dominant for the home side, dropping a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds for his losing effort.
He was followed by Simon Krajcovic’s 19 points and Mario Ihring’s double-double of 13 points and 10 assists.
Following this result, the reigning EuroBasket champions found their first victory in Group C, heading to next week with a 1-2 record. Slovakia, instead, stays winless.
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