At the conclusion of group play at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the upsets and excitement of the past week have done nothing to change the overwhelming likelihood that everyone but Spain and the United States are playing for bronze.
In fact, with impressive performances in their first five games, the two favorites have shown that if they do meet in the Sept. 14 final, it will be a historic clash.
Here's a look at both teams' dominant runs from a historical perspective and why the Spaniards not only may be the best-ever non-USA team but also the favorites in the finals.