Argentina suffers a defeat in the World Cup final against Spain, losing with a score of 75-95.
The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup final was a thrilling encounter between Spain and Argentina, with Spain emerging victorious with a score of 95-75. The tournament MVP, Marc Gasol, was the standout player for Spain, delivering a stellar performance on both ends of the court.
The game commenced with Spain winning the tip-off, and Sports Table broadcasting the action live. Spain's defense was exceptional in the early minutes, while their offense struggled to find its rhythm. Marc Gasol, however, scored a triple in the first minute of the game, setting the tone for his impressive performance.
Argentina's first basket came at the 4-minute mark, scored by Ricky, with free throws following. Spain, 13 minutes and 57 seconds into the game, saw the national anthem echoing in the Wukesong Pavilion in Beijing. Pierre Oriola returned to the Spanish lineup for the presentation.
As the game progressed, Spain's offense began to find its stride, while Argentina's starting lineup, consisting of Campazzo, Garino, Delia, Scola, and Brussino, fought valiantly. Spain finished the first half with a field goal success rate of 16 out of 39 (41%), while Argentina managed 10 out of 28 (36%). Spain also dominated the rebound count, with 26 rebounds compared to Argentina's 15.
Key duels in the game included Scola vs Gasol and Campazzo vs Ricky Rubio. Luis Scola averaged 19.3 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Ricky Rubio averaged 15.9 points and 6.4 assists per game. A notable moment was Tony Parker's embrace with Marc Gasol during the warm-up.
Spain's coach, Scariolo, had warned his team to be prepared for another tough game, and they certainly delivered. Despite Argentina's best efforts, Spain pulled away decisively in the second half, securing the title and ending a 13-year wait to play in this final.
France will join Spain and Argentina on the podium, having secured the bronze medal after coming back against Australia. The final was a fitting conclusion to an exciting tournament, with Spain's victory marking a memorable moment in the history of the Basketball World Cup.
The Sports Table continued to broadcast live as Spain maintained their lead, showcasing the effectiveness of their coverage of the thrilling NBA-like basketball match. With both teams demonstrating impressive performances, the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup title came down to Spain's exceptional teamwork, coverage, and star player, Marc Gasol, who matched the intensity of his NBA counterparts.
