Konstantinos Mitoglou finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists as Greece NT edged Spain NT 108–106 in a Group I qualifier. The forward shot 10 of 19 from the floor and connected on 7 of 10 three-pointers, playing all 37 minutes without a turnover — a precision performance that proved decisive in the margin. Greece NT's home-court advantage found its anchor in Mitoglou's accuracy from distance. His seven made threes sustained the hosts through a contest that stayed tight throughout, with Spain NT never able to pull clear despite the calibre of competition. A two-point final margin in a World Cup qualifier, decided by that kind of shooting consistency, speaks to both the tightness of the result and Mitoglou's role in the outcome.
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Neemias Queta finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks across 30 minutes, but it was not enough to prevent Portugal from falling to Georgia 90–98 in World Cup qualifying on home soil. The centre was nearly flawless from the floor, shooting 8 of 10, and controlled the interior with authority. His work on the glass and at the rim offered Portugal their most reliable scoring avenue; he added 3 assists and a steal while turning the ball over just once. A composed, efficient performance—exactly what the hosts needed. Yet Georgia's offence found ways through. The eight-point margin ultimately reflected how evenly the sides competed; Queta's individual output could not shift the balance. Portugal's hopes of climbing Group I now depend on tightening their overall execution in what remains.
Ivica Zubac finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting in 31 minutes as Croatia edged Netherlands 101–99 in a World Cup qualifier Group K road game. The center converted 8 of 11 free throws and committed zero turnovers, anchoring a defensive effort that held in the final moments. Zubac's interior presence dictated the floor — he added three assists and two blocks while keeping his foul total to three across the full stretch. The clean turnover sheet in a close-margin contest underlined his poise in ball security when possessions matter most. Netherlands pressed late but could not find an answer for Zubac's composure around the rim. Croatia's one-point survival hinged on his consistency when it counted.

Victor Wembanyama a porté nos Bleus en Suède avec une autorité tranquille : 18 points, 8 rebonds et 3 contres en 30 minutes, tirant à 6/7 au tir dont 1/1 à trois points. La France s'impose 84–69, une Victor convaincante en terrain hostile. Le pivot tricolore n'a pas eu besoin de forcer le jeu pour peser sur la rencontre. Son efficacité a parlé pour lui — une ligne de tir exemplaire qui résume une performance posée, intelligente. Même ses deux ballons perdus n'altèrent pas l'impression globale : un joueur en phase avec ce qu'on demande à lui dans ce contexte. Avec cette Victor, nos Bleus poursuivent leur route dans les qualifications. Wembanyama aura donné un signal clair en Suède. 📊 Feuille de match complète — lien en bio 🔗
La Suède a tenu jusqu'au dernier quart-temps avant de craquer face à nos Bleus. Après une première mi-temps équilibrée (38-38), la France a progressivement pris le contrôle et s'est échappée dans le dernier acte, imposant un 15-0 de Victor. Le match a longtemps basculé d'un camp à l'autre : 15 changements de leader et 6 égalités avant que nos Bleus ne trouvent leur rythme. La Suède avait creusé un écart de 7 points en fin de premier quart-temps (21-14), mais la France a égalisé à la pause. Le troisième quart-temps a penché légèrement en faveur des Bleus (55-54 après trois quarts), et surtout, le quatrième a été décisif — nos Bleus ont déroulé un 9-0 décisif en milieu de période pour s'envoler vers 84 points. Wembanyama a été l'architecte de ce succès : 18 points sur 6/7 au tir, 8 rebonds et 3 contres. Raynaud (13 pts, 6/7) et Strazel (13 pts, 6 passes) ont complété l'attaque. Côté suédois, Pelle Larsson a fait son possible avec 23 points, mais sur un 13/16 aux lancers — pas assez face à la maîtrise française. Rendez-vous vendredi contre l'Estonie pour continuer la série. 🗳️ Qui est VOTRE joueur du match ? Votez maintenant — lien en bio 🔗
Mateusz Ponitka's 28-minute shift tilted the balance decisively. The Polish forward finished with 24 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds on 7-of-11 shooting—including 4 threes—while adding 4 blocks and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. One turnover in that span underscored his control. Poland won 106–86 away in Group K play, a 20-point margin that felt wider than the scoreline suggested. Ponitka's two-way ceiling—efficient scoring runs paired with secondary playmaking and interior defence—was precisely the kind of ballast a visiting qualifier needed on a night when execution mattered.

⭐ Player of the Game: Victor Wembanyama — 22 PTS, 9 REB, 1 BLK. France Nt take it, 92–67. 📊 Feuille de match complète — lien en bio 🔗
🏀 Final: France Nt 92–67 Slovenia Nt. Top: Victor Wembanyama 22 PTS. 🗳️ Qui est VOTRE joueur du match ? Votez maintenant — lien en bio 🔗
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