Spain defeats Serbia to remain undefeated.
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Spain defeated Serbia 85-70 on Thursday, breaking open a 59-58 game after three quarters to maintain undefeated in Olympic women's basketball pool play. Spain #7 Alba Torrens scored 25 points, one rebound, three assist and one steal.
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Spain #5 Cristina Ouvina contributed 10 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steal to help Spain (2-0) maintain its perfect record in Group B.
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Serbia (1-1) led 44-41 at halftime and by nine points before Spain recovered. To close the third quarter, the Spaniards embarked on a 16-6 run to take a 59-58 lead into the fourth. In the quarter, Maite Cazorla hit four 3-pointers.
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Serbia #5 Sonja Vasic dribble the ball and pass through Spain defense and makes a jump shot for a score.
The surge continued in the fourth quarter, with Spain scoring 10 of the first 12 points to grab a 69-60 lead on a Torrens basket with 5:50 remaining.
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Serbia reduced the lead to five points, but Spain #45 Astou Ndour put the game out of reach with five consecutive points. She scored a total of 20 points, nine rebounds and one blocked shots.
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Serbia had nine of their 12 turnovers in the second half, with Serbia #9 Jelena Brooks scoring 16 points, four rebounds and one steal.
Spain (ESP) 85 - 70 (SRB) Serbia
19 [Quarter1] 20
22 [Quarter2] 24
18 [Quarter3] 14
26 [Quarter4] 12
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