On July 31, in the women’s basketball group stage of the Paris Olympics, the Spanish women’s basketball team narrowly defeated the Puerto Rican team 63-62, securing their second consecutive win.
In this match, the Spanish women’s basketball team quickly took control of the game and extended their lead. It seemed like it would be a one-sided contest, as Spain led by 14 points at halftime. However, in the second half, the Spanish team suddenly struggled, scoring only 5 points in the third quarter while conceding 19 points in that period. In the final quarter, both teams were locked in a seesaw battle. In the crucial moments, Gil grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled, converting both free throws to help Spain secure a near-buzzer-beater victory.
The Spanish women’s basketball team has again won by a narrow margin of just 1 point. They had previously defeated the Chinese women’s team 90-89 in the first round, and now they have won 63-62. While they have secured two consecutive wins, their net winning margin is only 2 points, which is somewhat remarkable.
In this match, the Spanish team once again relied on Rodriguez and Gustafson. The duo had an explosive performance in the previous game, and this time, Rodriguez scored 17 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while Gustafson contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds. No other players scored in double digits.