AmeriCup 2025: Dominican Republic shock Argentina in overtime

Argentina - Dominican Republic 83-84 OT

The Dominican Republic secured a thrilling 84-83 overtime victory against Argentina in their second game of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025. Despite trailing for nearly 35 minutes, the Dominican team showed remarkable resilience and composure under pressure. Argentina started strong, winning the first and third quarters, and maintained a narrow lead heading into the final minutes. However, the Dominican Republic surged in the fourth quarter, outscoring Argentina 24-20 to tie the game at 75-75 and force overtime. In the extra period, both teams battled intensely, but it was the Dominican Republic who edged ahead, scoring 9 points to Argentina’s 8. The win marks the Dominican Republic’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, showcasing their determination and growing momentum as the competition progresses.
David Jones-Garcia (198-F-2001, college: Memphis) led the way with 20 points and Angel Nunez (203-PF-1992, college: S.Florida, agency: Alti Sport) as well as Andres Feliz (188-PG-1997, college: Illinois) had 14 each. Gonzalo Corbalan (193-G/F-2002, college: LCU) replied with 20 points in a loss.