Spain Dominates Denmark, Stays Perfect at 5-0 in World Cup Qualifiers

Spain continues its unbeaten run in the first phase of World Cup qualifying with a 5-0 record. Chus Mateo's squad cruised past Denmark with ease at the Caja Mágica, winning 109-81.

The Danes started strong, leading the scoreboard thanks to five points from Adam Heede-Andersen against a Spain that struggled early. Only two plays from Hugo González—an assist to Izan Almansa and two three-pointers generated by himself. With the second rotation bringing more players into the mix, the game remained close. Spain's first significant lead extended to five points, which is how they closed the first quarter, 24-19.

The second quarter opened with an 8-2 run that allowed Chus Mateo's squad to break into double-digit territory for the first time. Despite the home advantage, Allan Foss's team didn't give up, preventing their rivals from establishing a lead beyond 10 points, though they came close briefly. The quarter ended 51-41 (27-22).

Spain returned from halftime in dominant form, quickly surpassing a 20-point lead with a 21-6 run in the first five minutes. The rest of the quarter maintained similar momentum, with Chus Mateo's squad enjoying themselves and extending their advantage comfortably to 82-55 (31-14).

The final quarter offered little drama. Spain never let off the gas, continuing to build their lead and closing out the game in impressive fashion (109-81).

The game's MVPs were Hugo González and Pierre Oriola, both with 23 in player efficiency rating. The Boston Celtics player finished with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Oriola contributed 20 points.

Box Score

Spain:
Álvaro Cárdenas (2), Jaime Pradilla (9), Hugo González (16), Darío Brizuela (4), Alberto Díaz (0), Francis Alonso (6), Izan Almansa (12), Guillermo Hernangómez (9), Santi Yusta (4), Pierre Oriola (20), Mario Saint-Supéry (16), Joel Parra (11).
Head Coach: Chus Mateo

Denmark:
Mads Bonde Stürup NJ, Adam Heede-Andersen (11), Frederik Jellum (12), David Kristensen (2), Zarko Jukic (6), Viggo Rimdal (6), Gabriel Vögel (12), Jermaine Ballisager Webb (14), Gustav Drejer Erichsen NJ, Sebastian Haubro Petersen (2), Oscar Jørgensen (11), Jonathan Klussmann (5).
Head Coach: Allan Foss