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08-31-2009, 04:00 PM
Despite losing to Argentina in a very battled game, 89-87 in the final day of Round 1 at the FIBA Americas Championship, the DR moved on to the second round of the event. The DR had been ahead at halftime 43-37. In the overtime period the Dominicans had an 81-76 lead after a three point play by Al Horford, but Argentina reacted with a 7-0 run to take an 83-81 advantage. At the end Argentina controlled the ball and secured the win with free throws.
Al Horford led the Dominicans with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Francisco Garcia 20, Luis Flores 16 and Jack Michael Martinez 13. Charlie Villanueva had a bad day with 9 points by shooting 3-13 from the field but he helped on the boards with 10 rebounds.
Monday is a rest day as the teams prepare for the quarterfinals, with each team playing four games Tuesday through Friday. The top 4 teams then reach the 2010 FIBA World Championship.The semifinals will be played on 5 September and the finals the next day.
FINAL STANDINGS (end of Qualifying Round)
(Team - W | L)
Group A
Puerto Rico - 4 | 0
Uruguay - 3 | 1
Canada - 2 | 2
Mexico - 1 | 3
Group B
Brazil - 4 | 0
Argentina - 2 | 2
Dominican Rep. - 2 | 2
Panama - 1 | 3
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Al Horford led the Dominicans with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Francisco Garcia 20, Luis Flores 16 and Jack Michael Martinez 13. Charlie Villanueva had a bad day with 9 points by shooting 3-13 from the field but he helped on the boards with 10 rebounds.
Monday is a rest day as the teams prepare for the quarterfinals, with each team playing four games Tuesday through Friday. The top 4 teams then reach the 2010 FIBA World Championship.The semifinals will be played on 5 September and the finals the next day.
FINAL STANDINGS (end of Qualifying Round)
(Team - W | L)
Group A
Puerto Rico - 4 | 0
Uruguay - 3 | 1
Canada - 2 | 2
Mexico - 1 | 3
Group B
Brazil - 4 | 0
Argentina - 2 | 2
Dominican Rep. - 2 | 2
Panama - 1 | 3
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)