Second test, first triumph for Spain ahead of EuroBasket

• Another unpleasant defeat avoided
• Players who stood out
• EuroBasket 2025 Schedule

Many were disappointed and, understandably, unpleasantly surprised after Spain’s 74-76 loss to Portugal in their first preparation game, but balance has now been somewhat restored.

Spain defeated the Czech Republic 87-73 at the tournament in Malaga, and the reigning European champions left a much better impression than in the first game, with their defense in particular standing out at a high level.

Players who stood out

Josep Puerto probably played his best game so far for the national team, scoring 15 points - all of them, interestingly, coming from three-pointers.

Scariolo was in a tough spot after Lorenzo Brown’s withdrawal, but young point guard Mario Saint-Supéry showed he can be relied upon, finishing the game with 10 points and demonstrating other notable qualities as well.

The Czech Republic had previously lost to Spain’s second team, Satoransky is still injured, and the team seems to be completely out of form.

EuroBasket 2025 Schedule

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