Mariona Ortiz: “It was very important to find a match like this before the World Cup”

Spanish basketball player Mariona Ortiz stated that the national team's narrow 72-71 overtime victory against China on August 30 served as a crucial test ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The game required the team to demonstrate resilience and the ability to endure difficult stretches of play.

Ortiz emphasized the value of experiencing such a competitive, high-pressure match before entering the tournament. The win provided the squad with an opportunity to test their composure and collective performance under challenging conditions.