USA celebrate the title at PanAmerican Games - Jul 25, 2007 (by Eurobasket News)
Final
USA - Brazil 79:66
The United States basketball team clinched the PanAmerican Games title yesterday. They defeated Brazil in the tournament Final 79:66 and grabbed their first PanAmerican gold in 20 years. Brazil finished only in the second spot and did not manage to triumph at the home tournament.
Brazil however had a slightly better start to the game.
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Final
USA - Brazil 79:66
The United States basketball team clinched the PanAmerican Games title yesterday. They defeated Brazil in the tournament Final 79:66 and grabbed their first PanAmerican gold in 20 years. Brazil finished only in the second spot and did not manage to triumph at the home tournament.
Brazil however had a slightly better start to the game. They surged ahead early on and held on to a narrow advantage throughout the first quarter. Entering the second frame 19:18 in front Brazil never allowed USA to emerge leading and secured 34:33 distance at halftime. USA managed to cut the deficit in the third quarter but once again Brazil came out winning 53:49 at the start of the last quarter.
United States needed a 13:5 spark to establish a 63:58 gap 5 minutes into the fourth quarter. Brazil seemed to run out of steam at the dying stage and never managed to burst out with a strike to comeback into the game. United States became new PanAmerican Games champions.
Matee Ajavon (173-G-86) (173-G-86) led all scorers with 27 points for USA team. Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Micaela Jacintho (180-F-79) topscored for Brazil with 21 points. Adriana Pinto (170-G-78) secured 19 points in a losing effort.
USA team outrebounded the home side 40:28. They also converted impressive 57% from beyond the arc. Brazil forced North Americans to 19 turnovers.
USA: Matee Ajavon 27 points, Angel McCoughtry 17, Natasha Humphrey 11
Brazil: Micaela Jacintho 21, Adriana Pinto 19, Janeth Arcain (181-G-69, college: Florida Intern.) 14
Bronze Medals Game
Cuba - Canada 62:49
The defending champions Cuba had to satisfy their ambitions with Bronze Medals at this year's PanAmerican Games. After being routed by the USA team in the semis Cuba took on Canada in Bronze Medal Game. This time Cuban players performed arguably their best basketball and handed in a 62:49 loss to Canada.
Cuba spurred to an early 18:12 lead after the opening frame. The distance was maintained in the second quarter as Cuba led 30:23 at halftime. Canada struggled to come back into this one and remained trailing 38:47 after three quarters. Cuba's Yakelin Plutin (186-F-79) kept on delivering points for her side during the fourth frame and never allowed Canada to ignite a closing strike. Cuba secured the Bronze Medals and the spot at the podium.
Yakelin Plutin chipped in 20 points to pace Cuba. Suchitel Avila (183-F-82) contributed 12 points for the winners. Canada respond
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USA won Panamerican Games 2007 - Jul 24, 2007 (by Eurobasket)
USA women won Panamerican Games, which take place this year in Rio. They had a very tough opponent in the final game - local Brazilian team similarly to USA has not lost any game in the tournament till the final.
The final took place in at Rio Multipurpose Arena. Both teams show a similar level and none of them was able to get any significant lead thru entire game.
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USA women won Panamerican Games, which take place this year in Rio. They had a very tough opponent in the final game - local Brazilian team similarly to USA has not lost any game in the tournament till the final.
The final took place in at Rio Multipurpose Arena. Both teams show a similar level and none of them was able to get any significant lead thru entire game. Brazil was still ahead at the beginning of the last quarter. However USA team took the lead in first minuted of the last period and kept it till the end of the game.
The USA team returns to the top of the podium after 20 years. The American team hasn't won the gold medal in the Pan American Games since Indianapolis 1987.
USA - Brazil 79-66
USA: Matee Ajavon (173-G-86) 27, McCoughtry 17, Humphrey 11, Anosike 10, Hornbuckle 5, Wiggins 4, Larkins 4, Coleman 1
Brazil: Jacinto 21, Pinto 19, Arcain 14, Santos 6, Conceicao 4, Coelho 2
3rd Place Game: Cuba - Canada 62-49
5-6 Places Game: Colombia - Argentina 59-58
7-8 Places Game: Mexico - Jamaica
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USA and Brazil to clash in the Final - Jul 24, 2007 (by Eurobasket News)
Semifinals
Brazil - Cuba 79:60
Brazil had a victorious outing last night at the PanAmerican Games basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro. The hosts crushed the defending champions Cuba en route to the Final.
Brazil controlled the game from the start and finished the first frame ahead 19:16. Cuba struggled from the field and Brazil extended the lead to 41:29 at halftime.
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Semifinals
Brazil - Cuba 79:60
Brazil had a victorious outing last night at the PanAmerican Games basketball tournament in Rio de Janeiro. The hosts crushed the defending champions Cuba en route to the Final.
Brazil controlled the game from the start and finished the first frame ahead 19:16. Cuba struggled from the field and Brazil extended the lead to 41:29 at halftime. Cuba was not able to limit Brazil's offense and the gap reached a 66:44 mark entering the final quarter. Cuba could not perform any kind of comeback in the final stanza and surrendered at the end.
Brazil were paced by Kelly Santos (192-C-79) with an impressive double-double of 17 points and 17 rebounds. Micaela Jacintho (180-F-79) added 17 points for the winners. Yakelin Plutin (186-F-79) and Yoannis Soria (195-G-86) netted 10 points apiece for Cuban team. Yamara Amargo and Oyanaisy Gelis had 9 points each in a defeat. Brazil outrebounded their opponents 41:30 not allowing them a single offensive rebound. Cuba also converted just 29% from the field.
Cuba will now play for the Bronze medals against Canada. Brazil will take on the USA in today's Final game.
Brazil: Kelly Santos 17+17 boards, Micaela Jacintho 17
Cuba: Yakelin Plutin 10, Yoannis Soria 10
USA - Canada 75:59
United States team continued thier perfect cruising through the PanAmerican basketball tournament. They cruised past Canada in the semifinal and will face hosting Brazil in today's title decider.
Canada had a better start to this one as they limited USA offense and drove to a 17:13 advantage at the end of the opening frame. However USA had a momentum at the start of the second quarter when they recorded a massive 14:3 run to clear off to a 27:20 distance. Canada were not able to maintain USA players defensively and the gap grew drastically. USA secured a 46:28 lead at halftime and entered the second half confidently. Canadian team struggled to play a catch up in the third quarter and the deficit grew to 46:65. United States provided no chances for Canada in the final stanza and celebrated an impressive 75:59 victory at the end.
Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86) scored game-high 21 points and grabbed 6 boards for the USA. Jayne Appel (193-F/C-88) contributed 12 points in a win. Chelsea Aubry (188-F-84) nailed 12 points for Canada. Amanda Brown secured 11 points in losing effort.
USA dominated the paint outrebounding Canada 40:33. They also shot solid 45% from the field.
USA will play against Brazil in tonight's Final. Canada takes on Cuba in the Bronza Medals game.
USA: Angel McCoughtry 21 points, Jayne Appel 12
Canada: Che
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