Pau Gasol shines early in the game to lead Spain past Senegal 89-56
Easy win for Spain in Madrid
Pau Gasol scored 13 of his 17 points in the first quarter to lead Spain to a victory over Senegal 89-56.
The duo Ricky Rubio-Pau Gasol dominated early in the game against a tough Senegal who remained in the game for more than a quarter.
Spain ended the first 20 minutes up 41-28 and in the second half controlled the game.
Pau Gasol ended with 17 points (13 in the first quarter), Jose Calderon added 11, Reyes 11, Ibaka 11 with 6 boards and 3 blocks.
Faye scored 12 points for Senegal while Badji added 11.
The duo Ricky Rubio-Pau Gasol dominated early in the game against a tough Senegal who remained in the game for more than a quarter.
Spain ended the first 20 minutes up 41-28 and in the second half controlled the game.
Pau Gasol ended with 17 points (13 in the first quarter), Jose Calderon added 11, Reyes 11, Ibaka 11 with 6 boards and 3 blocks.
Faye scored 12 points for Senegal while Badji added 11.