
Spain's young guard eliminates Austria and storms to the eighth finals
With a 3-0 win in LA, Spain proves that their new generation is ready for the world top.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball franchise based in Los Angeles, competing in the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As one of the most decorated and valuable teams in global sports, the Lakers are renowned for their "Purple and Gold" legacy and a history of superstar players. The franchise has featured legends such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal, and is currently led by LeBron James. Playing their home games at Crypto.com Arena, the team consistently commands a massive international following and remains a central figure in NBA culture.
The Lakers are actively reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season following a significant move to bolster their frontcourt defense. In July 2026, the organization acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, sending two first-round picks and pick swaps to Utah in a high-stakes trade. This move signals management's intent to remain competitive in the stacked Western Conference by adding a young, elite rim protector to complement their veteran core. The team is currently focused on integrating Kessler into the lineup and finalizing the roster for the upcoming campaign.

With a 3-0 win in LA, Spain proves that their new generation is ready for the world top.

La Roja dominates in Los Angeles and confidently moves into the round of 16, Austria is eliminated.
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Atlanta Hawks | – | 46 | – | 36 | +198 | 5 |
| – | Chicago Bulls | – | 31 | – | 51 | -427 | -10 |
| – | Los Angeles Lakers | – | 53 | – | 29 | +145 | 12 |
| – | Portland Trail Blazers | – | 42 | – | 40 | -24 | 1 |
| – | Minnesota Timberwolves | – | 49 | – | 33 | +275 | 8 |