Spain is facing USA in the Basketball quarterfinals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. After falling in the third and last game of the Group C against Slovenia 87-95, the national team will have to do with a much more demanding player in the box if they want to get a medal
The team of Sergio Scariolo finally fell in the third game and in these Tokyo Olympics 2021, so that will have to defeat USA in the quarterfinals already France in principle in the semifinals, if you want to be in the grand final. Despite defeating Japan (88-77) now Argentina (81-71), respectively, in the first two days, they finished second in the group and now they have the hardest to come.
Spain controlled Luka donic, but he could not stop his teammates, which added to a disastrous last quarter, where he lost with a partial of 17-27, led him to a defeat that was very important in the face of the crosses. Spain He was up to 12 points ahead in the third quarter, but he did not know how to manage his income.
USA continue with your reaction on these Tokyo Olympics 2021, after losing by surprise to France in the first game of Group A. As expected, the US team came out with the knife between their teeth against Iran and gave them no option, which they destroyed with a 54-point advantage. On the third day of Group A, also surpassed Czech Republic by a resounding 119-84. Therefore, the combination of Gregg popovich is the great rival to avoid, with permission of the own Slovenia and Australia, and finished as the best second in the group, with a basketaverage of +84.
Spain in attack again it was led by Ricky Rubio, that went up to 19 points before Slovenia. However, again more offensive baggage was missed and that against the Americans can prove fatal. Only four players reached the double scoring digits and none of them reached the score of points.
The US team will try to impose its high scoring rate to dismantle the Spanish defense, which although it is offering a great level, it is in the offensive contribution where more scorers are missing. In addition to Rubio, Alberto Abalde with 14 points, Sergio Llul, Rudy Fernández and Pau Gasol, with 12, they exceeded ten, but they are not enough.
By USA, your star Kevin Durant has passed the Olympic scoring record of the Team USA, at the end of his duel against Czech Republic with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Besides the Brookyln Nets star, other great players like Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker or Khris Middleton give an arsenal of shooters to the North American team that will be very difficult to stop.
When is the Spain – United States played?
The game is played on Tuesday, August 3, at 6.40 hours
Where to see the Spain – United States?
The encounter can be seen by La1 from RTVE and for the web RTVE Player. It can also be seen by Eurosport, as well as by Eurosport Player. You can follow all the information about the match by Mundo Deportivo website.