Spain and the USA will meet in one of the matches of the 1/4 finals of the OI-2020. Will the Spaniards be able to resist?
Spain
The Spaniards performed very well in the group stage, winning two victories with one defeat. Two victories came in the first two rounds, in which Japan (88-77) and Argentina (81-71) were beaten alternately. But Spain could not extend the victory march, losing in the final third round to Slovenia (87-95). The five points scored allowed the Spaniards to enter the playoffs from the second place.
USA
The Americans also took the second place in their quartet, and also thanks to two out of three possible victories. The difference is that the United States lost in the first round to France with a score of 76: 83. After receiving a barrage of criticism, Durant and company immediately gathered and won two confident victories, leaving no chance first to Iran (120-66), and then to the Czech Republic (119-84).
Statistics and figures:
- Spain won two victories with one defeat;
- The USA won in two out of three matches;
- Spain won against the United States in one match out of twelve.
Forecast
The Americans have accelerated and are unlikely to slow down until they reach the final, at least. The Spaniards demonstrate a very nice basketball, but they can hardly seriously fight with the United States.
