The United States men’s basketball team continued its tune-up schedule ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Sunday with a 98-88 win against Spain at Martín Carpena Sports Palace in Málaga, Spain.
After cruising to a 92-62 win over Slovenia on Saturday, the Americans faced arguably their toughest opponent yet in their five-game USA Basketball Showcase exhibition series against Spain, which is led by the Hernangómez brothers—Willy and Juancho.
While play was back-and-forth for much of the game, the United States ultimately proved that its NBA talent was too much for Spain to handle.
The United States and Spain went back-and-forth for much of the first half, though New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was a key figure in the Americans breaking away for a 55-45 lead entering halftime.
Brunson finished the first half with 16…