The 2022 FIBA AmeriCup, Group B Virgin Islands vs Puerto Rico match will be held on September 6, 5:40 PM (International Time) and September 7, 2:10 AM (Indian Time).
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Virgin Islands vs Puerto Rico will go head to head in FIBA AmeriCup on September 6, i.e on Tuesday at Geraldao Arena. Argentina managed to take a 47-44 advantage into halftime despite Puerto Rico controlling the entirety of the first half. With a third-quarter score of 28-20, Argentina upped the ante in the second half and went into the fourth quarter with a 75-64 advantage. In the last ten minutes, Argentina didn’t let up and finished Puerto Rico off by outscoring them once again to secure the victory. Numerous players helped Argentina, notably the quartet of Facundo Campazzo, Gabriel Deck, and Nicolas Laprovittola.
With 17 points, six steals, and a tournament-high 15 assists, Campazzo led the way. Deck, with a game-high 27 points and nine rebounds, narrowly missed a double-double. Laprovittola finished with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals on 6-of-15 shooting from outside the arc. Argentina possessed a 37-21 overall rebounding edge as well as a 14-4 lead on the offensive board, which proved to be important factors in the game. Argentina was able to outscore Puerto Rico 19-4 in second-chance points as a result of having more opportunities and possessions.
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Christopher Ortiz led the Boricuas with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field, while Justin Reyes finished with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals for Puerto Rico. Argentina is still unblemished and has a 2-0 record in Group B, while Puerto Rico lost its opening game and is presently 1-1. On Tuesday, September 6, Argentina will play the Dominican Republic in the group finale, and Puerto Rico will play the Virgin Islands.
The 2022 FIBA AmeriCup, Group B Virgin Islands vs Puerto Rico match will be held on September 6, 5:40 PM (International Time) and September 7, 2:10 AM (Indian Time). Fans can live stream the match on Courtside 1891 and Indians can log in to Youtube.
Virgin Islands: T. Bloodman, J. Perry-Murray, L. Castillo, R. Hansen, M. Amaro
Puerto Rico: Tremont Waters, Javier Mojica, Justin Reyes, Chris Ortiz, Ismael Romero
