The American team recovered from the blow suffered by Mexico on the last date and forced a sweep of their pair from Panama. Now he must beat Venezuela in the postponed game.
The choice of The United States beat Panama 58-88 Y one step away from qualifying for the AmeriCup quarterfinals of basketball, which is played until next Sunday in the Brazilian city of Recife.
North Americans, led on the floor by shooting guard Norris Colewho scored 17 points, they imposed their conditions from the beginning. So much so that when they reached a lead of more than thirty points, they lowered their guard and the coach Alexander Young Jensen He decided to give minutes to some of the substitutes.
In a more relaxed and calm America, Panamahis base Isaac holding hands Hall Machore, won the last quarter (18-15). Even failed to reduce the thirty point gap in favor of his rival and Machore he was the best player in his team with twelve converted points.
USAwith a win and a loss, three points and a match still pending Venezuelaclassified as Mexico for Group C of the tournament. On the other hand, with three losses and no wins, Panama – under the direction of experienced Puerto Rican coach Flor Meléndez – bid farewell to the Copa América which is disputed in Coliseum Geraldo Magalhaes “Geraldao” of Recifeon the northeast coast of Brazil.
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The first two in each group and the two best third parties advance to the next stage of AmeriCupwith the final to be played on Sunday, September 11. Thus, the USA will look to reach the next opportunity in continues to dream of regaining the title.
For him Group A is classified in Canada and Brazilwhile Colombiawith four points, is waiting for the combination of results with little possibility to advance as Uruguay was removed.
Naa Group C, Argentina reached its classification on Sunday, September 4while Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands stand out in their battles from Tuesday 6 the other positions.
Hoping to be better third, how about the US Group standings
Country | Games played | Obtained | Lost | Pts | Pts+ | Pts- | Difference
- Mexico | 3| 2 | 1 | 5 | 212 | 207 | 5
- Venezuela | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4| 152 | 132 | twenty *
- United States | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3| 155 | 131 | 24 *
- Panama | 3| 0 | 3| 3| 176 | 225 | -49
* The match between the two was postponed due to water generated by the venue’s leaks
How about the AmeriCup, the next rival of the United States and the upcoming games
The group stage will close with the final games of zone B and the rescheduled one in C
Tuesday, September 6
- 13.10 | USA – Venezuela (Group C)
- 15.40 | US Virgin Islands – Puerto Rico (Group B)
- 18.10 | Dominican Republic – Argentina (Group B)
Source: Tycsports
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