Quarter-Finals
Argentina (5-0) v. Serbia (4-1)
1st Quarter Update: In a fast paced competition, Argentina jumps out to a 25-23 lead at the end of the first quarter. Facundo Campazzo came out of the gates with 6 points and added on 6 assists for the Argentinian effort. Gabriel Deck also contributed 6 points for Argentina. Serbia is led by Vladimir Lucic with a 6-point, 2-rebound effort at the end of the first quarter.
2nd Quarter Update: After the second quarter, Argentina has extended their lead to five with a halftime score of 54-49. Leading the way for Argentina is Patricio Garino with a strong 10 points, shooting 2/2 from the three point line. Nikola Jokic has tallied 14 first-half points on 6/8 shooting. He’s also added 7 rebounds and 4 assists to the Serbian offensive campaign.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters of play, Argentina maintains a 68-67 lead over Serbia. Argentina’s Gabriel Deck and Luca Vildoza have contributed 11 points, while Facundo Campazzo adds on 9 points and 9 assists. Serbia rallies behind 16 points from Nikola Jokic. The Serbian big man has also recorded 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Final: Argentina defeats Serbia 97-87 in the first game of the quarter-finals. Argentina defeated the World Cup favorite with the help of 20 points from Luis Scola, as well as 18 points, 12 asssists, and 6 rebounds from Facundo Campazzo. Serbia’s effort was led by Bogdan Bogdanovic with 21 points points. Argentina will advance to the semi-finals.
Notable Performances By NBA Players: (Serbia) Bogdan Bogdanović (21 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast), Nemanja Bjelica (18 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast), Nikola Jokic (16 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast).
1st Quarter Update: Spain leads Poland 22-18 at the end of the first quarter. Ricky Rubio leads Spain with 8 points on 3/4 shooting. Poland looks to A.J. Slaughter to lead the way with 5 points and 2 assists in the first quarter.
2nd Quarter Update: At halftime, Spain continues to lead Poland with a score of 46-41. Spain is led by Juancho Hernangomez with 14 points and 3 rebounds thus far. Also contributing for Spain is Rudy Fernandez with 9 points and 3 rebounds. Poland is led by 9 points from Adam Waczyński on 3/6 shooting.
3rd Quarter Update: Spain extends their lead over Poland to 9 points at the conclusion of the third quarter with a score of 67-58. Spain is led offensively by Ricky Rubio, Juancho Hernangomez, and Rudy Fernandez have each recorded double digit scoring totals (13, 14 and 15 respectively). Poland is led by A.J. Slaughter with 13 points and 6 assists thus far.
Final: Spain defeats Poland 90-78. Spain looked to Ricky Rubio’s 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Poland’s A.J. Slaughter put up 19 points and 6 assists off 7/14 shooting. Spain will play the winner of Australia v. Czech Republic in the Seminfinals.
Notable Performances By NBA Players: (Spain) Ricky Rubio (19 pts, 5 reb, 9 ast), Willy Hernangomez (18 pts, 4 reb), Juancho Hernangomez (14 pts), Marc Gasol (10 pts, 2 reb, 7 ast).
