Spain can breathe a sigh of relief after avoiding what would have been a big upset in the FIBA World Cup against Iran in a 73-65 win. Fans of La Roja can thank Juancho Hernangómez’s solid play in the fourth quarter as part of the reason the team was able to edge the Iranians.
Iran was leading 53-52 when the two sides entered the final 10 minutes of the game and Hernangómez grabbed a crucial rebound. Seconds later, the power forward swished a three to give his time a two-point lead. Though Iran would later go up five just four minutes into the quarter, Spain would respond with a 6-1 run and Hernangómez would again prove clutch as hit the go-ahead basket to put his team up a bucket.