????Game is Over
The match has ended. Thank you for joining us in the broadcast of the match between Spain 107-84 Puerto Rico. We look forward to seeing you at VAVEL for more broadcasts.
Nos vamos a @Paris2024 con las mejores SENSACIONES
Gracias MADRID ????
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(FINAL | 107-84)
???? @WiZinkCenter#LaFamilia #SomosEquipo pic.twitter.com/LQUQu3hnnP— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
4Q | 1:48 - No return
Puerto Rico was never able to recover from the disastrous first quarter and the double-digit difference.
4Q | 3:07 - Subs
Both teams withdraw their starters and it will be all on the court, victory for Spain.
4Q | 4:21 - Almost Over
There is very little time left on the court and there will be no response from the rival, the game is beginning to come to an end.
4Q | 6:43 - Fighting
Puerto Rico does not slow down and continues to try to reduce the difference at all costs.
????And 1!
Darío Brizuela with the double and the foul to achieve the basket, Spain will close at home with victory:
???? No pueden pararle ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
2⃣➕1⃣ de @basquemamba ????
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4Q | 7:59 - Defined?
The pace is dropping very fast on the court and it seems like everything is already defined.
4Q | 10:00
The last quarter begins.
????Bye to the third
The third quarter ends with a 29-point lead for Spain.
????Big shots!
Santi Aldama with the baskets that will help Spain to start improving:
???? Vaya calidad de @santialdama ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
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3Q | 2:21 - Stop
Time out for Spain, the home team slows down everything to try to regain control of the game.
3Q | 3:07 - Everything changes
Puerto Rico lowers the double-digit difference and is at 13, the Puerto Ricans recovered well and the Spaniards can't find a way.
3Q | 4:41 They don't give up
After the timeout, Spain comes back with everything and regains part of the advantage, great game in Madrid.
????From deep!
Consecutive triples from Sergio Llull and Álex Abrines to keep Spain ahead:
3Q | 5:32 - Problems
The visitors are starting to play better and dominate on the court, and the difference could drop significantly.
3Q | 7:11 - Puerto Rico reacts
Puerto Rico reacts, bringing the difference to 16 points and starting to wake up.
3Q | 8:44 - Continued
A good restart for Spain, which keeps everything within 20 points of difference, with all the visitors.
3Q | 10:00
The third quarter begins.
????Halftime
We go into the break with a 22-point lead for Spain.
Gran 1⃣ parte de #LaFamilia ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
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????Long shot!
Rudy Fernández from the corner to achieve the triple that distances Spain from the lead:
???? Está jugón ???? @rudy5fernandez está jugón ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
La asistencia ???? a @Usmangaruba y el triple ????
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2Q | 2:03 - Slow
Time out for Spain, the Europeans cut the game short to cool down their rival and stay ahead.
2Q | 3:14 - Puerto Rico presses
Puerto Rico is trying to get into the game but the difference is still double digits.
????Fast Break!
Sergio Llull's breakaway to score the basket on a counterattack:
???? Vaya inicio de @23Llull ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
Se nota que juega en casa ????
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4Q | 3:59 - Let's plan
Puerto Rico time out, the visitors pause the game to review the team's strategy.
2Q | 5:40 - Spain continues to dominate
17 points difference, Puerto Rico is doing very poorly offensively and Spain is leading the game.
2Q | 7:11 - They control the pace
With Puerto Rico eliminated, the Spaniards continue to control the pace and do not allow their rival to respond.
2Q | 8:34 - Better Spain
Spain continues to push hard and continues to lead the game now by 20.
2Q | 10:00
The second quarter begins.
????End of the first
The first quarter ends with a 14 point lead for Spain.
1Q | 1:15 - Taking control
The Spaniards are starting to pull away and control the pace of the game.
1Q | 2:33 - Cooldown
Puerto Rico time out, Spain runs 10-0 and they take the lead in the game, forcing their opponent to take a break.
1Q | 3:21 - Great pace
Good series by the Puerto Ricans and they are 5 points away from the tie, the goal is closed to Spain.
1Q | 4:52 - Getting closer
A pair of consecutive triples from Jose Alvarado and Tremont Waters allowed the Puerto Ricans to reduce the difference.
1Q | 6:43 - Adjustment time
Puerto Rico time out, Spain leads by 10 and the South Americans stop the game to make adjustments.
1Q | 7:19 - Spain dominates
Spain runs 6-0 and the game starts to lean in one direction.
1Q | 8:31 - Good start
Good start with points from both sides, the game starts to pick up pace.
????️1Q | 10:00
The match begins.
About to start
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the match presentation and the pre-match protocols.
All set!
The WiZink Center is ready for the start of this friendly game between Spain and Puerto Rico. Both teams will want a victory to close their preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games on a good note.
Puerto Rico lineup!
These are Puerto Rico's headlines for today's game:
Spain lineup!
These are the five players who will start for Spain in today's game:
Nuestro QUINTETO en el último partido de la Gira de preparación para @Paris2024‼️
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
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The Olympic Games are coming!
The capital of Spain will be the final stage of preparation for these teams for the Olympic Basketball Tournament, which will begin this weekend.
Referee
James Bover (AUS) will be the designated central referee for the 2024 Friendly Match between Spain and Puerto Rico.
Last duel!
The last time Spain and Puerto Rico faced each other was during the 2022 friendly match where the Spaniards won by a score of 94 to 73.
Spain appears!
The Spanish team is already at the stadium for today's game:
???? Pa, pa, parra ????
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 23, 2024
El baile de #LaFamilia es patrimonio de nuestro baloncesto ❤️
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Here is Puerto Rico!
The Puerto Rican team arrived at the WiZink Center for today's game:
Head to head
A close encounter awaits us between both teams. Here we share with you the results of the comparison between both teams.
Here we go!
We are just under an hour away from the start of the match between Spain and Puerto Rico at the WiZink Center. Both teams will be out in search of victory. Who will do it this time? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
Don't leave here to follow Spain vs Puerto Rico live from the 2024 Friendly Match!
In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Spain vs Puerto Rico live corresponding to the Friendly Match for the 2024 Olympic Games, as well as the latest information from the WiZink Center. Don't miss out on the match with VAVEL's minute-by-minute live coverage online.
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Last five from Spain!
This is the team's final lineup: Usman Garuba, Santi Aldama, Álex Abrines, Xabi Lopez-Arostegui and Alberto Díaz.
Rudy Fernandez, ready to be the star of Spain!
The eternal captain of the Spanish national team and Real Madrid will seek to take the Spanish team to the top of the podium. The Real Madrid star finished the regular season in great form leading the team in offense with an average of 20.3 points, 6.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. Although Rudy had a great season and was among the candidates for the MVP, he could not reflect his great year for the Merengue team. The physical condition of the team was one of the big problems and this led the board to rejuvenate the squad around its best player. Rudy's connection with Juancho Hernángomez and Sergio Llul will be fundamental for the aspirations of this team.
Spain, a gold contender!
The Spanish team continues its preparation for the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where the only objective is the gold medal and the goal is to continue being one of the best teams in the world. The Family is looking to return to the top of the Olympic podium and fight head to head with the best for Olympic gold. Some interesting names in this squad are Rudy Fernandez, Juancho Hernángomez, Sergio Llul, Willy Hernángomez, Álex Abrines, Usman Garuba, Santi Aldama and Darío Brizuela. The Spaniards have a very healthy squad and are in the midst of a generational change process, so we will see strong rotations in the team. The United States will be in Group A along with Greece, Canada and Australia, so they will need to score victories that will bring them closer to qualifying for the next round of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Spanish team's game is characterized by constant ball movement and the search for shots with a free player. Spain starts with all the pressure possible and any result other than the podium means a failure, especially after not winning the FIBA World Cup last year.
Last quintet from Puerto Rico!
This is the team's final lineup: Isaiah Pineiro, George Conditt IV, José Alvarado, Ismael Romero and Tremont Waters.
Jose Alvarado, ready to orchestrate the rhythm of Puerto Rico!
The Puerto Rican point guard is one of the top figures of his national team and a player for the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, it seems that the veteran of the Puerto Ricans will have one of his last opportunities to put his country among the best in the world. Waters will seek to take advantage of Puerto Rico's great roster and add his game to that of his teammates so that the Puerto Ricans return to fight for the FIBA title and are a tough rival in Group B. What is most expected of the young Puerto Rican point guard is a healthy championship and his great ability as an orchestrator of the team's offense to generate a very fun game to watch.
Puerto Rico, looking to advance as group leader!
The Puerto Rican team begins its participation in these Olympic Games after securing a ticket in the pre-Olympic tournament in San Juan. They finished the FIBA Americup as the sixth best team in the American continent. The Magnificent 12 are looking to return to the Olympic Games, something that has not happened since 2004. Some interesting names in this squad are José Alvarado, Tremont Waters, Ismael Romero, George Conditt, Stephen Johnson Jr., Jordan Howards and Isaiah Pineiro. The Puerto Ricans have a very healthy squad and are in the midst of a generational change process, so we will see strong rotations in the team. Puerto Rico will seek to take advantage of this game against Spain to close its preparation and focus on what is coming for the group stage where they will be in Group C along with South Sudan, the United States and Serbia, so a victory is essential. The Puerto Ricans' game is characterized by constant ball movement and the search for shots with a free player. Puerto Rico wants to spring a surprise and, although they are not the favorites against Spain, they will fight with everything to maintain the best possible rhythm.
Where is the game?
The WiZink Center located in the city of Madrid will be the venue for this duel between two teams that seek to continue preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This stadium has a capacity for 20,000 fans and was inaugurated in 2007.
Welcome!
Good morning to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the broadcast of the Spain vs Puerto Rico match, corresponding to the Friendly Match for the 2024 Olympic Games. The match will take place at the WiZink Center, at 3:00 p.m.