The final score – 110:102 – is reeeeealllly high, as for 40 minute game. One of the players scored 43 points, another had double-double, 21 points and around 11 assists. So where are the reasons to complaint?
There was not much finesse, creativity, spectacular dribbles/passes/steals/shots. Although there were some. Still…
I did enjoy it:) Besides, who would not like to watch the game when Iglesias is playing?:)
When I finally adjusted my expectations to the reality, the game was really fun to watch. So now – a little recap and some photos:)
1st quarter: Shoot for shoot, points for points. Very high percentage on both sides, and many, many 3pointers:) final score – draw around 25.
2nd quarter: pretty much the same thing, although they start to miss more shots. Some calls made by the referees met strong disagreement from the spectators. The half ends with one spectacular 3 pointer made by Spaniard 3 seconds before the end of it. But that was not the end! Gucev, Russian player, who in the whole game scored 43 points (sic!) hit it from the mid-court right with the siren!!! He got a standing ovation and everyone expected exciting second half :)
3rd quarter: to everyone’s surprise, Russian team gets the lead and keeps it up until the end of the quarter. At one point, they lead with 10 points. You can see anger and confusion among Spaniards. Gucev continues his show.
4th quarter: this are Iglesias’s 10 minutes. He does whatever he wants – dribbles between defenders, shoots 3pointers, makes baskets with fouls. Spain is constantly reducing Russian lead, finally top it, and go further on. The 8-point lead does not show how close the game was and how both teas had to struggle at times.
Gucev (13) and Iglesias (7)
Some extra photos from the show:)
(almost) final scoreboard
Winners
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