With six wins over formidable opponents such as Croatia, Greece and Lithuania, the Macedonians also gave basketball powerhouses such as Russia and champion Spain a run for their money.
Cu şase victorii împotriva unor adversari formidabili precum Croaţia, Grecia şi Lituania, macedonenii au fost o provocare şi pentru marile puteri ale baschetului, Rusia şi campioana Spania.