Juan Carlos Navarro scored 27 points and helped Spain use a big fourth quarter to beat Slovenia 97-80 on Friday in a consolation game at the world championship.
Spain led by only two going to the fourth before outscoring Slovenia 33-18. Sergio Llull made two 3-pointers during a 15-6 spurt that broke it open and gave the Spaniards an 84-73 lead on Navarro's 3-pointer with 3:47 remaining.
Spain's reign as world champion is ending after its 92-89 loss to Serbia on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. The Spaniards can still finish fifth with another victory.
Jorge Garbajosa added 18 points. Slovenia will play for seventh place.
Spain beats Slovenia in consolation-round game
