LIMASSOL, Cyprus: Defending champions Spain were eliminated from EuroBasket in the group stage when they lost 90-86 to Greece, who were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 25 points and 14 rebounds Thursday.
Tyler Dorsey chipped in with 22 points as Greece advanced to the round of 16 atop Group C. They will face Israel on Sunday for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Spain entered the final group game with a 2-2 record, including a loss to Georgia in their opener that cost them a tiebreaker and left them in a must-win scenario. The Greeks had already qualified after winning three of their first four games.
Spain trailed 50-35 at halftime but rallied and twice took the lead in the fourth quarter before Kostas Sloukas made a layup and a pair of free throws in the final minute to seal the win.
Jaime Pradilla scored 14 points and Mario Saint-Supery added 13 for Spain, which had beaten France in the 2022 final.
