Spain can't with Italy in the duel that sinks the Hernangómez brothers

Spain has lost to Italy in their second game in the Eurobasket 2025 in a match that shows the real level of a team led by Sergio Scariolo that is painful to watch.

Spain started strong defensively, holding the Italians to 10 points in the first quarter and ending the first half 6 points ahead. However, after a shameful third quarter with a 19-11 score in favor of a very nervous Italian team struggling, Spain entered the final minutes trailing by 5 points.

Then Santi Aldama finally stepped up to tie the score with two free throws and a three-pointer. However, everything turned against them. Sergio de Larrea only made one of two free throws, and Spain faltered. Italy went one point ahead with 30 seconds left. Willy Hernangómez, disappointing throughout the game, missed. Joel Parra received a technical foul, and Italy sealed the deal. Final score 67-63. Spain now stands with 2 wins and 2 losses.

Aldama was the standout with 19 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 2 for 6 on three-pointers. De Larrea performed well with 15 points and 7 rebounds, although he missed a crucial free throw. From there on, the Hernangómez brothers had a disgraceful performance: Willy scored 1 point and Juancho scored 0. Spain contained Simone Fontecchio, who was limited to 8 points, but it wasn't enough. Mouhamet Diouf (14 points) and Salio Niang (10) dominated inside against Scariolo's team. Spain will face Greece next to try to advance and secure a spot (although they will do so even if Georgia defeats Bosnia).

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