72-71: Spain closes its preparation with a victory against the giant Zhang Ziyu (2.20 meters)

The Spanish women’s team closed its preparation for the World Cup that starts next Friday with a high-quality victory against China, silver in the last edition, by a tight 72-71 after overtime and with a heart-stopping ending: Paula Ginzo hit a basket from five meters in the last second that earned the victory.

The Zaragoza test put Spain against a very peculiar rival, who survived a disastrous percentage of three-point shots (1/16) thanks to the power in the paint of the world’s top basketball player, Zhang Ziyu (2.20 meters), who made a difference with 22 points, 11 rebounds and a PIR of 31, anchored in the center of a zone defense that choked the Spanish team until the end.

The best news for the Spanish was the incorporation of Awa Fam and María Conde, who had their first minutes in the preparation after playing in the WNBA league.