This will be the second round of FIBA World Cup 2019 group C, so far both teams haven’t lost, so presumably this game will decide who will take the first place in group stage. To have more insights on this FIBA World Cup 2019 match, please read our preview below.
Puerto Rico
In the first game against Iran Puerto Rico have shown one of the greatest comebacks as they were trailing by 17 points in 4th quarter, but managed to win by scoring game-winner 81:83. Huertas has made an incredible performance by scoring 32 points and he scored game-winner. Browne, Mojica and Pineiro scored combined 26 points. Obviously team has shown that they came here to fight and not only to participate, knowing that next match will be against Tunisia, Puerto Rico has an excellent chance to advance to the next round, of course if they will keep showing same spirit.
Roster for FIBA WC 2019:
PG: Angel Rodriguez, Gary Browne
SG: Gian Clavell, Javier Mojica
SF: Isaiah Pineiro, Renaldo Balkman, Ramon Clemente
PF: Devon Collier, Alex Franklin, David Huertas
C: Chris Brady, Brian Diaz
Spain
The first round didn’t start to Spain as planned, for the first 2 quarters they looked nothing like is expected, however after half time things started to get better and they won against Tunisia 101:62. Rubio, Llull, Hernangomez scored combined 46 points. Of course Spain is one of the title contenders, so their goal is only the 1st place in the group, however such performances as first half against Tunisia doesn’t look promising. But in the end they managed to win, and second round should be a little more difficult, however Spain are absolute favorites and should prove everyone why they are one of the best teams in this competition.
Roster for FIBA WC 2019:
PG: Quino Colom, Ricky Rubio
SG: Sergio Llull, Pau Ribas
SF: Rudy Fernandez, Xavier Rabaseda
PF: Victor Claver, Javier Beiran, Pierre Oriola,Juanho Hernangomez
C: Marc Gasol,Willy Hernangomez Geuer
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