Argentina fell to the Bahamas, 101-89, in their debut. Now, the team must beat Cuba this Thursday to qualify for the semifinals of the tournament.
The Argentina’s basketball team lost tonight against his pair from the Bahamas, by 101-89in a match corresponding to the second date of zone A of Pre-Olympic 2023which will provide a quota for the upcoming repechage tournament towards Paris 2024.
The start of the match was unbeatable for our team. Argentina He is not only a great effectiveness that allows him to have a high goal score, but also the defensive work is impeccable. This way, the difference became 18 points with 3 minutes left in the first period.
However, as expected with his individual strength, Bahamas same reaction of those led by Prigioni they started to look erratic. Due to the lack of a goal from the shot, the locals slowed down their rhythm of the game and went 3 minutes without scoring. The Caribbean team took advantage of that passage to reduce the distance and then, in the hands of their nbago in front 55 to 53 facing halftime.
Returning from the break, those led by From Marco they removed from a great effectiveness. The defense followed it up with effort Argentina to play parked, which caused him mistakes. In this way, the Bahamian got an 18-point advantage with just 9 minutes left in the game.
Argentina found its best version again after a good moment in the Bahamas, with the same bases: defend and play in the open field. With just over 4 minutes to play, and with a 6-point deficit, the Albiceleste had a chance to narrow after an unsportsmanlike foul on Campazzo. However, neither the free kicks nor the triple went in and the Bahamas came back to make a comeback, to finish off the victory by 101 to 89.
Facundo Campazzo, with 18 points, 10 assists, 7 recoveries and 4 rebounds, and Nicolás Brussino, with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 recoveries, are the pillars of the Argentine team. In the Bahamas, four players focused on scoring in their hands: Deandre Ayton (22 pts.), Erico Gordon (24 pts.), Buddy Hield (23 pts.) and Travis Munnings (20 pts.).
How does Argentina’s path continue?
Argentina must beat Cuba this Thursday, when they face Vicente Rosales de La Banda at 10:10 pm. With the victory, those led by Prigioni ensure their passage to the semifinals of the Olympic Pre-qualifier, which gives them a place in the world repechage.
Photos: FIBA and CABB.
Source: Tycsports
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