Spain Defeats Greece 84-77 in Olympics

Santi Aldama led Spain to an 84-77 victory over Greece in their second group match at the Paris Olympics, scoring 19 points and securing 12 rebounds. Aldama's strong performance included 10 points in the first quarter and three blocks, showcasing his defensive skills against Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 27 points for Greece. Spain initially established a significant lead, but Greece rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Spain regained control, thanks to a key putback dunk by Aldama. The win is crucial for Spain, improving their record to 1-1 and keeping their hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage. Greece, now at 0-2, faces a must-win situation against Australia in their next game. The match drew attention not only for Aldama's standout performance but also for the health concern over Rudy Fernandez, who left the game due to injury.