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    Dominican Republic drops tune-up game vs Spain ahead of trip to Manila

    World No. 1 Spain gets another big win in preparation for the Fiba Basketball World Cup
    Aug 21, 2023
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    THE Dominican Republic bowed to Spain, 86-77, in a tune-up game on Sunday in Granada before its trip to Manila for the Fiba Basketball World Cup.

    Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, while Lester Quinones added 12 points for Dominican Republic, which named its final 12 for the Fiba Basketball World Cup after the preparation match.

    See Italy downs Brazil to stay unbeaten with one tune-up game left

    Dominican Republic is set to arrive on Monday in Manila, four days before it plays Gilas Pilipinas in the opener of the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup. The match will be played at the Philippine Arena where local organizers are looking to break the attendance record of 32,616.

    Karl-Anthony Towns

    Juan Nunez had 16 points, while Joel Parra had 11 points for Spain.

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