The favourites ensured on the first day of the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, theSpain easily dominating (104-59) the Lebanon while the Latvia made his collective speak (83-55) against the Georgia.
The only real “surprise” came from Athens, where the Croatia Dario Saric (19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) gave a lesson (108-92) to the Slovenia by Luka Doncic. Of course, the Mavericks leader also achieved a triple-double (26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) but his 0/9 from afar illustrated the shooting problems of his entire team (9/38 from afar in total), which was pummeled inside throughout the game. Without managing to resist.
In Valencia, the Bahamas They dominated the Finland (96-85) behind their trio Eric Gordon – Buddy Hield – Deandre Ayton, well helped by the 20 points of Valdez Edgecombe Jr.
Athens TQO
Croatia – Slovenia: 108-92
Dominican Republic – Egypt: 90-77
Valencia TQO
Spain – Lebanon: 104-59
Bahamas – Finland: 96-85
San Juan TQO
Lithuania – Mexico: 96-84
Italy – Bahrain: 114-53
Riga Olympic Games
Latvia – Georgia: 83-55
Brazil – Montenegro: 81-72
The second day of these OQT will see the Bahamas face Poland (17:30) in Valencia while Latvia will challenge the Philippines (19:00) in Riga. Croatia should confirm against New Zealand (17:30) while Greece make their debut in the competition against the Dominican Republic (21:00) in Athens.
