Russia Hands Greece First Loss At Eurobasket

Russia scratched past Greece 68-65 on Sunday.

Greece hadn't lost in the tournament prior to the battle with the 2007 champions.

"I think that we controlled the game and we deserved to win," Russia coach David Blatt told the Associated Press. "There is really nobody younger and more inexperienced than us. And to beat Croatia and Greece in three days and the way we did is admirable."

Sergey Monya hit a three straight 3-pointers to give Russia a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter.

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Parker Scores 24 As France Remains Unbeaten

Tony Parker scored 24 points for France as they defeated Croatia to remain unbeaten at the European basketball championship.

The French defeated the Croatians 87-79.

Parker scored 12 of his points in the third quarter as France rallied from a five-point halftime deficit.

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Gasol Guides Spain Over Britain At EuroBasket

Pau Gasol scored 27 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to push Spain past Britain 84-76 Tuesday at the European basketball championship.

"We kept our nerves under control and we also hit some important shots and played some good defense," coach Sergio Scariolo said. "We stay alive and stay in the competition."

The victory kept Spain on track for their first European title.

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