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Lithuania Stuns Spain With Dramatic Fourth-Quarter Comeback

Lithuania miraculously rallied back from an 18-point deficit to shock Spain, the reigning FIBA world champions, 76-73 in Izmir, Turkey. Lithuania moves to 3-0 in group play, while Spain falls to 1-2 in the tournament. Spain, the defending champions and Group D favorites desperately need a win in at least one of two...

Spain, Rubio Showcase Talent Against New Zealand at FIBA Worlds

It took the reigning world champions six quarters, but Spain finally hit on all cylinders in the second half of their second game at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Izmir on Sunday. Behind Ricky Rubio's 11 assists and on-court wizardry, Spain defeated New Zealand 101-84. Spain, who was upset by France on Saturday in...

France Upsets Spain During FIBA's Opening Day

Spain, the prohibitive favorite in Group D and reigning world champions, were upset on the first day of play at the 2010 FIBA World Championships on Saturday. Behind aggressive defense and spectacular bench play, France stunned Spain 72-66 in Izmir. France outscored Spain 29-22 in a fourth quarter that included a 19-13...

Jose Calderon Injured, Will Miss FIBA Worlds

The long list of NBA players exiting the 2010 FIBA World Championship before it even begins continues to grow, as Spanish point guard Jose Calderon, a Raptor, has been ruled out after being injured in Sunday's warm-up match against the United States. Calderon tore an unspecified muscle in his leg late in the game....