Spain, defending champion, started the Basketball World Cup with a victory without forcing, Saturday August 26, against Côte d’Ivoire in Jakarta (94-64). The Spaniards, deprived of their leaders Ricky Rubio and Lorenzo Brown, who withdrew for the competition, had widened the gap at the break (53-34). They relied on their dominance inside: 22 points for Willy Hernangomez and 12 points and 7 rebounds in 15 minutes for Usman Garuba. A whole other adversity will await them in the next match, Monday, with the shock of group G against Brazil (winner 100 to 59 of Iran).
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Basketball World Cup: the Spanish title holder quiet against Côte d’Ivoire
