Historic Upset at EuroBasket!

In a stunning turn of events at EuroBasket, Georgia triumphed over the defending champions, Spain, with a commanding 83-69 victory. Toronto Raptors' rising star, Sandro Mamukelashvili, was the standout player, scoring 19 points and showcasing his versatility with seven rebounds and six assists.

The Game-Changing Run

As Spain struggled offensively, managing a mere 6 of 13 from the free-throw line, Georgia took full advantage late in the game. With the score tightly at 61-58 in the fourth quarter, Georgia unleashed an unstoppable 11-2 run, sealing their historic win.

Georgia's Surprising Strength

With Mamukelashvili leading the way, Georgia outperformed Spain in key areas, notably rebounding, where they dominated 46-29. American-born guard Kamar Baldwin also played a crucial role, contributing 12 points including a critical three-pointer in the dying moments.

Reflections from Spain's Stars

In a candid post-game interview, Juancho Hernangómez of Spain acknowledged the team's shortcomings. "They deserved to win. They played way better and more physically than us. We need to regroup for our next game," he stated, highlighting the need for improvement.

Other Exciting EuroBasket Matches

In other opening matches, Poland shocked Slovenia with a 105-95 victory, thanks to an incredible 32-point performance by American guard Jordan Loyd, overshadowing Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who scored 34 points. Meanwhile, Greece cruised past Italy with a 75-66 win, driven by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 31 points.

France and Israel's Dominance

Even without top prospect Victor Wembanyama, France powered to a convincing 92-64 victory over Belgium, demonstrating their depth with standout performances from Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr. Israel also impressed, defeating Iceland 83-71, led by an outstanding 31 points from Roman Sorkin.

Bosnia's Triumph Over Cyprus

In a disappointing outing for co-host Cyprus, they fell 91-64 to Bosnia and Herzegovina, further highlighting the competitive spirit of this year’s EuroBasket.