In the second period, however, that grip was lost.
Sweden quickly took the lead with 21-12, but then lost everything and Portugal had turned to 21-23.
When the period and thus the first half was over, Sweden was down 31-32 after a Portuguese three-pointer in the closing seconds.
But after Sweden won the third period by 20-12, there was never any talk.
Before it was all over, Sweden had run away to 79-60.
Now Sweden has everything in their own hands to advance to the World Cup qualifiers before the pre-qualifiers' last match against Luxembourg.