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09-12-2011, 04:30 PM
The DR defeated Puerto Rico 103-89 in Mar de Plata, Argentina on Sunday. On Saturday, however, the DR had lost its crucial game with Brazil (83-76) together with its bid to win one of two berths for the 2012 Olympic Games. The DR had defeated Brazil in a previous game. The fourth place (4/3) is the best standing the DR has ever achieved in a FIBA Americas Championship. The DR trained for 40 days to get ready for the chance at defeating powerhouses Argentina, Brazil and Puerto Rico in the championship for the slot to London.
As expected, Argentina won first place, Brazil placed second in the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship and the DR third. Because it made the semifinals, the Dominican Republic will compete for a slot in the Olympics in July at the last-chance qualifying tournament to be held in Europe, along with Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
Al Horford was the runner-up in points in the tournament with 190 to Luis Alber Scola (ARG), and Jack Michaels and Al Horford lead in rebounds in the tournament with 80 and 71, respectively. Al Horford led in free throws made, and Francisco Garcia led in blocked shots (13). Al Horford was also the leader in steals with 19.
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As expected, Argentina won first place, Brazil placed second in the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship and the DR third. Because it made the semifinals, the Dominican Republic will compete for a slot in the Olympics in July at the last-chance qualifying tournament to be held in Europe, along with Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
Al Horford was the runner-up in points in the tournament with 190 to Luis Alber Scola (ARG), and Jack Michaels and Al Horford lead in rebounds in the tournament with 80 and 71, respectively. Al Horford led in free throws made, and Francisco Garcia led in blocked shots (13). Al Horford was also the leader in steals with 19.
www.coachcal.com/2011/09/11/coach-cal-leads-dominican-republic-to-bronze-best-finish-in-international-play/ (http://www.coachcal.com/2011/09/11/coach-cal-leads-dominican-republic-to-bronze-best-finish-in-international-play/)
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