Poland Advances to EuroBasket Quarterfinals, Defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 80-72
By Dr. Michael Lee, World-Today-News.com – September 9, 2024
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Poland secured their place in the EuroBasket quarterfinals with a hard-fought 80-72 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday. A dominant performance from guard Jordan Loyd,coupled with a strong all-around showing from mateusz Ponitka,propelled the Polish team to victory despite a resilient effort from their opponents.
Poland started strong, racing to a 13-2 lead in the opening minutes and finishing the first quarter ahead 23-14.However, Bosnia and Herzegovina battled back in the second half, fueled by Loyd’s scoring prowess. By halftime, the Polish lead had been trimmed to just four points, with the score standing at 44-40.the third quarter saw a seesaw battle, with Bosnia briefly tying the game at 56-56 thanks to a basket from A. Balcerovski. A three-pointer from A. Pluta then gave Poland a narrow lead, setting the stage for a tense final quarter.
Poland seized control in the fourth, building an eight-point advantage (76-68) with four minutes remaining, capitalizing on an injury to Bosnian leader John Roberson. Despite late opportunities for Bosnia to close the gap, Loyd proved too much to handle, ultimately securing the win for Poland.Loyd finished with a game-high 28 points, shooting efficiently from the field (5/10 on two-pointers, 3/7 on three-pointers, and a perfect 9/9 from the free-throw line). He also contributed 3 rebounds and 1 assist,accumulating an remarkable 21 utility points.Ponitka added a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds,along with 2 assists and a 22 utility point performance.
For Bosnia and Herzegovina,Jusufas Nuggičius led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds,while the injured Roberson added 19 points before being sidelined.
Looking Ahead:
Poland will now face Turkey in the quarterfinals. Turkey advanced after defeating Sweden 85-79 on Saturday. The matchup promises to be a challenging one for Poland as they continue their pursuit of a EuroBasket medal.
Game Statistics:
Poland: J. Loyd 28, M.Ponitka 19, M. Sokolovsky 10, A. Pluta 9
Bosnia and Herzegovina: J. nuggičius 20, J.Roberson 19
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