EuroBasket 1973

The 18th European Basketball Championship of Men ( officially: Euro Basket 1973) took place from 27 September to 6 October 1973 in Spain instead. For the first time since 1955 was the European champion not the USSR, which ultimately had to settle for bronze medal. In the end, was the vice- champion of Europe in the last two European Championship tournaments, Yugoslavia, secure in its fifth finals for the first time the title, Silver went to the host from Spain.

  • 3.1 Place 9 to 12
  • 3.2 Place 5 to 8
  • 3.3 Place 1-4

Venues

It was played in Barcelona and Badalona.

Preliminary round

The preliminary round was played in two groups of six teams. The winner of the match was awarded two points, the loser one point. Stand a game at the end of regulation time draw, so there was extension. In case of equality, the direct comparison decided against each other.

The two first and second position in their group were set for the semifinals and had EM -Platz 4 already sure the two third - or fourth-placed qualified for the Small semi-finals and played for EM Square 5 The fifth and sixth position in their group the games had to unsubscribe EM -Platz 9.

Group A

Group B

Final round

Place 9-12

The respective fifth and sixth placed teams from the two preliminary round groups played to EM- 9 Played place was a knock- on cross against an opponent from the other group.

Place 5-8

The respective third and fourth placed teams from the two preliminary round groups played to EM Played 5th place was a knock- on cross against an opponent from the other group.

Place 1 to 4

The respective first and second placed teams from the two preliminary groups played for the European title. It was played in KO system via cross against an opponent from the other group.

Full Time

Statistics

  • Number of Games: 42
  • Number of points: 6325
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