Chicago Bulls All-Star Pau Gasol scored 27 points and teammate Nikola Mirotic added 18 to book Spain’s place in the semifinals with a 73-71 victory over Greece.
Spain guard Sergio Rodriguez contributed three points from free throws down the stretch as the two teams stayed close together throughout the match.
Previously undefeated in six games, Greece had 12 points and 17 rebounds from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also had a pair of late turnovers.
Spain has never finished lower than fourth in the past eight Eurobasket tournaments and won the title in 2009 and 2011, before finishing third in 2013.
“We managed the tempo for most of the game,” Spain coach Sergio Scariolo said. “I am very pleased with how we came back”
Pow Salud Studio 