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It will be the sixth meeting of these teams in the past 13 years since 2009, when Spain won the first of their three titles, when Spain beat France in the quarter-finals. And two years later, in Lithuania, Spain won the second title and just in the final against France – 98:85. Two years later, France got their revenge in a tournament in Slovenia, beat Spain in the semi-finals and then won the final against Lithuania – it was France’s first and only victory in the EuroBasket at the moment. Then in 2015, once again, the public saw the semi-finals Spain – France and the Spaniards won, and outside, in Lille. Then again Lithuania in the final and Spain won the third title.
In 2017, the teams could also play in the playoffs, but France let us down. In the 1/8 finals, they lost to Germany and the Germans played with Spain. “Furia Roja” won and advanced to the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual champion Slovenia. It was the last tournament before this year and now we are waiting for a new final.
It’s no longer the legendary battles of Tony Parker and Pau Gasol, but both teams are still finding ways to win and fight for medals under head coaches Vincent Collet and Sergio Scariolo, and the same Rudy Fernandez has beaten for the titles 11 years ago.
Spain have lost in each of their three qualifiers in Berlin, and their latest comeback attempt deprived the hosts of a place in the final. Spain won 96-91 after 29 points from Lorenzo Brown. On the contrary, France beat Poland 95-54, even if the French were almost eliminated in 1/8 and 1/4. Turkey and Italy were only beaten in extra time.
There’s a big battle ahead at both ends of the field, with Willy Hernangomez and Rudy Gobert looking to tip the scales in their favor. Both made a strong impression during the tournament and their influence could be a game-changer. Meanwhile, Lorenzo Brown has shone as a point guard, a big plus for Spain.
As the mantra goes, defense wins titles. And both teams excelled defensively in their semi-final matches. In Terry Tarpey and Alberto Diaz, France and Spain have two unsung heroes of the tournament whose dogged defensive efforts have earned them praise from teammates and coaches. In such a big game, those little moments can be decisive, and these two players in particular can be the hidden heroes of the final.
Basketball. EuroBasket. The final. Spain – France. Direct
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