Greece secures narrow basketball victory over Spain

On August 31, 2026, the Greek national basketball team achieved a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory against Spain at the Telekom Center in Athens. The match was intense, with Spain forcing overtime after Juancho Hernangomez hit a critical three-pointer in the final seconds to tie the score at 86-86. Greece, which had led by as many as 12 points (72-60) with 7:32 remaining in regulation, ultimately displayed resilience in the additional five-minute period to seal the result.

Key individual performances were central to the Greek victory, as Dinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey each scored 29 points, with Mitoglou contributing 7/10 from beyond the arc and Dorsey reaching a career-high point total for the national team. Nick Calathes added 13 points and 8 assists, while Vasilis Toliopoulos recorded 11 points; team captain Kostas Papanikolaou did not participate. Spain was led by Aday Mara, who posted 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Joel Parra, who added 18 points.

This victory is a significant morale boost for Greece as the team continues its international campaign. The result improves the squad's momentum and serves as a vital component in their ongoing efforts to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.