2023 World Cup: The defending champions open campaign with the win over Ivory Coast

Willy Hernangomez

Spain - Ivory Coast 94:64

The defending champions opened 2023 World Cup campaign with the win over Ivory Coast 94-64. Spain dominated from the first minutes of the game to close round 1 of the group play. Spain grabbed a 24-17 lead at the start and dominated the second frame with a massive 29-17 run. Victor Claver nailed three at the end of the frame for a 53-34 advantage. Moreover, the European powerhouse posted a 20-13 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 21-17 run. Dario Brizuela (188-G-1994) with a step back jump shot made delivered the final win for Spain. Willy Hernangomez (210-C-1994) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Usman Garuba (203-C-2002) delivered 12. Juancho Hernangomez (206-PF-1995) followed them with 11 points in a win. Bazoumana Kone (194-G-1993, college: Bremerhaven, agency: SLN) produced 11 points in a loss and Jean-Philippe Dally (200-F/G-1996) netted 10.

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