Spain outplayed Angola by 89:81 and thus secured the first position in the group at the Olympic Games qualifying tournament.
The African opponent proved to be a tough challenge and never gave up. In fact, they offered exceptional resistance and were evenly matched throughout the game. This was evident from the early minutes, although Sergio Scariolo’s team managed to gain a five-point lead after that period.
In the following period, Angola played even better, and Spain allowed them to flourish offensively. The African team scored 26 points in the second quarter and closed the gap to just one possession.
To prevent any chance of a major upset, Spain took care of business in the third quarter, maximizing their game through Willy Hernangomez, who dominated in the paint and paved the way for his team to a double-digit lead.
Once Spain reached that point, they did not relinquish their lead, decisively sealing the game and securing the top position heading into the semifinals. They await the winner between Finland and Poland, while the Bahamas are in first place.
Santiago Aldama led Spain with 24 points, while Willy Hernangomez scored 22. Jilson Bango stood out for the opponents with 15 points, and Silvio de Sousa added 14. Angola will face Lebanon in their bid to advance.
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