Greece Loses to Ukraine
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Greece's national basketball team suffered an 82-76 defeat against Ukraine in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Coach Vassilis Spanoulis cited a lack of energy and toughness following the loss, which complicates Greece's chances of reaching the final stage. The team now faces a crucial game against Spain in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers.
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