France vs Spain — FIBA U20 EuroBasket · Sunday 19 July at 16:30

Spain clinched a hard-fought 65-54 victory over France at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket, held at Arena Stožice. Holding a slim four-point lead at halftime (31-27) and just two points entering the final frame (43-41), Spain ultimately pulled away with a decisive 22-11 run in the fourth quarter. This dominant period, outscoring France by nine points, proved to be the turning point. The Spanish bench provided a crucial spark, contributing 33 points to France's 28, and they secured the win despite shooting 33% from the field (24/72). Andres Amon led the charge off the bench with 11 points and 5 rebounds, complemented by Iker Garmendia's 9 points. For France, despite contributions from Maidy Douglas and Oscar Wembanyama, both scoring 9 points from the bench, offensive consistency proved elusive, compounded by a mere 17% success rate from beyond the arc (3/18). This win serves as a significant statement for Spain, showcasing their resilience and clutch performance in a critical tournament encounter.