The Spanish team was declared champion of Europe today basketball by defeating France 98-85 in the final in a match that became a work of art, which handled based on the quality and never allowed for a the reaction of the rival.
Spain reissued the gold medal two years ago in Poland and thus enters prominently in the history of basketball. Even though things did not start well for the Spanish, the first four baskets at the rim galas crushed by defensive mismatches, the nervousness did not spread because a triple and two points Navarro Pau Gasol tempered the Spanish.
And Calderon a triple, five minutes into the game, meant the first lead of the Spanish, which did not stop be up on the scoreboard, although little difference.The improvement in the defense of Sergio Scariolo and good percentage at the launch, gave birth to the Spanish team.
The final quarter was spectacular, a triple duel ended in a draw. Navarro opened the hostilities, Parker replied, Marc Gasol took over and closed the series Batum, to sign a 25-20 at the end of the first ten minutes. In the second quarter, capping the festival began Serge Ibaka, on track for personal two blasts to Pau Gasol.
The pivot nationalized spread terror among the French with 'caps' that distributed everywhere. Up to five bears his signature. Rudy also raised with six straight points in the period rose Ecuador Spanish income above ten (in 46-34 min. 16).
The French gritted his teeth and Batum, Rudy partner in Portland, in the NBA, gave the reply by putting his team below the psychological barrier of ten points.
At the break, 50-41. If the first part of the attacks were imposed on the defense, it was clear that this situation could not continue for long. The French hardened contacts. The rebounds were more expensive and endured the Spanish team responded with a shove and technical virtuosity and classy.
In the 24th minute (60-49) Navarro, Marc and Pau signed the play of the game with two assists and a memorable Pau Matte colossal. France was injured but not dead and five straight points with triple basket Gelabale and Noah seemed give wings, but a triple by Navarro cold again left the Gauls, (65-54, min. 26).
With two minutes to finish the third period and 69-56 on the scoreboard, Spain failed to establish the basis to close the game with two triples and missed by Rudy Navarro. Navarro and Parker continued their scoring duel particular, 22 to 20 for Spanish and French, at the end of the third period, 75-62, after a new work Spanish art, an 'alley-hoop' between Rudy and Llull, for framing.
The French began the final period morally very touched, because the Spanish team not only physically responded to his proposal, but added drops, rain at times almost , quality of the game. In the first minute, with two great defenses and counter expanded the 75-62 difference. Another blow to morale. Spain knew the script to apply: Defense, reliability, speed, quality and above all, concentration.
One area, intimidation and Pau Ibaka cooled further to the French and the party. Especially after a new maximum difference, 84-68 (min. 33). The Spanish team managed time and chilled to perfection the game to finish hanging the gold medal. The second row that allows you to enter a special place in history. -
Specifications: 98 -
Spain (25 +25 +25 +23): Pau Gasol (17), Rudy (14), Navarro (27), Calderon ( 17) and Marc Gasol (11)-starting five-, Ricky, Llull (4), Sada (2), Reyes (2), Claver, San Emeterio and Ibaka (4).
85 -
France (20 +21 +21 + 23): Noah (11), Batumi (10), Parker (26), Pietrus (4) and Diaw (12)-starting five-, Seraphin (4), Albicy (1), Kaudia (3), Traore (4 ), De Colo (2), and Gelabale Tchicamboud (8).
Referees: Luigi Lamonica (ITA), Ilija Belosevic (SRB) and Sreten Radovic (CRO). Pietrus and Noah were eliminated by five individuals.
Subs: Eurobasket final played at the Arena in Kaunas Kauno before about 14,500 spectators. The party was attended by Prince Philip and the Spanish Secretary of State for Sport, Albert Soler.
French attended by former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin and Foreign Minister Roselyne Bachelot sports.
Spain reissued the gold medal two years ago in Poland and thus enters prominently in the history of basketball. Even though things did not start well for the Spanish, the first four baskets at the rim galas crushed by defensive mismatches, the nervousness did not spread because a triple and two points Navarro Pau Gasol tempered the Spanish.
And Calderon a triple, five minutes into the game, meant the first lead of the Spanish, which did not stop be up on the scoreboard, although little difference.The improvement in the defense of Sergio Scariolo and good percentage at the launch, gave birth to the Spanish team.
The final quarter was spectacular, a triple duel ended in a draw. Navarro opened the hostilities, Parker replied, Marc Gasol took over and closed the series Batum, to sign a 25-20 at the end of the first ten minutes. In the second quarter, capping the festival began Serge Ibaka, on track for personal two blasts to Pau Gasol.
The pivot nationalized spread terror among the French with 'caps' that distributed everywhere. Up to five bears his signature. Rudy also raised with six straight points in the period rose Ecuador Spanish income above ten (in 46-34 min. 16).
The French gritted his teeth and Batum, Rudy partner in Portland, in the NBA, gave the reply by putting his team below the psychological barrier of ten points.
At the break, 50-41. If the first part of the attacks were imposed on the defense, it was clear that this situation could not continue for long. The French hardened contacts. The rebounds were more expensive and endured the Spanish team responded with a shove and technical virtuosity and classy.
In the 24th minute (60-49) Navarro, Marc and Pau signed the play of the game with two assists and a memorable Pau Matte colossal. France was injured but not dead and five straight points with triple basket Gelabale and Noah seemed give wings, but a triple by Navarro cold again left the Gauls, (65-54, min. 26).
With two minutes to finish the third period and 69-56 on the scoreboard, Spain failed to establish the basis to close the game with two triples and missed by Rudy Navarro. Navarro and Parker continued their scoring duel particular, 22 to 20 for Spanish and French, at the end of the third period, 75-62, after a new work Spanish art, an 'alley-hoop' between Rudy and Llull, for framing.
The French began the final period morally very touched, because the Spanish team not only physically responded to his proposal, but added drops, rain at times almost , quality of the game. In the first minute, with two great defenses and counter expanded the 75-62 difference. Another blow to morale. Spain knew the script to apply: Defense, reliability, speed, quality and above all, concentration.
One area, intimidation and Pau Ibaka cooled further to the French and the party. Especially after a new maximum difference, 84-68 (min. 33). The Spanish team managed time and chilled to perfection the game to finish hanging the gold medal. The second row that allows you to enter a special place in history. -
Specifications: 98 -
Spain (25 +25 +25 +23): Pau Gasol (17), Rudy (14), Navarro (27), Calderon ( 17) and Marc Gasol (11)-starting five-, Ricky, Llull (4), Sada (2), Reyes (2), Claver, San Emeterio and Ibaka (4).
85 -
France (20 +21 +21 + 23): Noah (11), Batumi (10), Parker (26), Pietrus (4) and Diaw (12)-starting five-, Seraphin (4), Albicy (1), Kaudia (3), Traore (4 ), De Colo (2), and Gelabale Tchicamboud (8).
Referees: Luigi Lamonica (ITA), Ilija Belosevic (SRB) and Sreten Radovic (CRO). Pietrus and Noah were eliminated by five individuals.
Subs: Eurobasket final played at the Arena in Kaunas Kauno before about 14,500 spectators. The party was attended by Prince Philip and the Spanish Secretary of State for Sport, Albert Soler.
French attended by former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin and Foreign Minister Roselyne Bachelot sports.
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