The Puerto Rican team began its participation in the World Cup with a victory against South Sudan. The match required an extension to determine the winner, with the Central Americans winning the match 101-96.
Those led by Nelson Colon reached the final quarter with a 7-point deficit, which they slowly recovered, to reach the last 14 seconds of the game with a 3-point lead. Carlik Jones, who had a great game, took the ball to level the score with 10 seconds left. Despite the fact that Puerto Rico had the last one, they did not convert the free throws and needed extra time to get the win.
On the winning team, four players reached double-doubles. This is Stephen Thompson Jr. with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ismael Romero with 16 points and 12 rebounds, George Conditt with 18 points and 11 rebounds and Tremont Waters, who added 19 points and distributed 10 assists.
The player with the best numbers of the match was found on the other side, it was Carlik Jones who converted 35 points, which he accompanied with 11 assists and 6 rebounds. He was followed in scoring by Wenyen Gabriel and Dut Jok Kajol, with 13 points each, and Nuni Omot and Marial Shayok, with 11 goals.
next meetings
Group B continues on Monday 8/28 with the following matches:
5:00 am Chinese vs. South Sudan
9:00. Puerto Rico vs. Serbian
Photos: FIBA.
Source: Tycsports
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