Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006
Spain, who survived double overtime against Australia to reach the final, led throughout in Beijing to win international basketball's biggest prize a second time. September 15, 2019
Point guard Ricky Rubio racked up 20 points and three assists and Marc Gasol and Willy Hernangomez swatted three shots each as Spain pulled down 47 rebounds, 20 more than Argentina, en route to a comprehensive victory. From the opening tip, the 34-year-old dominated the driving lanes to the basket that Argentina had used to such grea t effect against France, forcing them into outside shots that would not fall.
Spain's Marc Gasol takes a shot during the Basketball World Cup final game between Argentina and Spain in Beijing. September 15, 2019
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