Day 2 in Formosa

Group A

Argentina - Venezuela 46-39
Argentina held off Venezuela to open win count in Formosa. Gaston Bertona (178-PG-01) provided 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Argentina accumulated a 24:17 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the second half as the hosts rallied to the win. Matias Van Schmeling tossed in 10 points in the victory. Enderson Alcala (191-C-01) responded with 11 points and 15 rebounds for Venezuela.

Paraguay - Canada 71-79
Canada rallied past Paraguay for the second win in Formosa. Shemar Rathan-Mayes (178-G-01) provided 21 points and 7 rebounds to pace the North American side. Canada piled up a 40:26 halftime lead. Paraguay narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Luka Sakota (185-PG-01) netted 15 points in the win. Matheus Blaich (188-F-01) and Sebastian Galarza (185-PF-01) delivered 12 points each for Paraguay.

Group B

Puerto Rico - Mexico 81-68
Puerto Rico celebrated the first victory at the tournament. They overcame Mexico for 1-1 record in Group B. Victor Rosa (195-SF-01) provided 14 points in the win. Puerto Rico accumulated a 42:31 halftime advantage. They extended the gap at 17-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Jermaine Miranda (190-SG-01) and Andre Curbelo (185-PG-01) chipped in 11 points apiece in the victory. Ivan Cruz (187-PF-01) responded with 18 points for Mexico.

Dominican Republic - USA 45-94
USA gained the second straight victory at the tournament. They beat Dominican Republic to stay undefeated. James Wiseman (207-C-01) scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the winning side. USA accounted for a comfortable 46:22 halftime lead. They poured in 48 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Zion Harmon (180-G-02) delivered 14 points in the win. Anfernee De La Rosa (193-F/G-02) replied with 15 points for Dominican Republic.