Canada and USA enter Final

- June 18, 2017
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SEMIFINALS
USA - Argentina 121-49
USA breezed past Argentina en route to the championship game. Scott Barnes (200-SG-01) produced 20 points and 6 steals to pace the North American side. USA led from start to finish. They erupted for massive 71 points in the first half and secured an unassailable 50-point lead. USA cruised to the victory after the long break. Romeo Weems (195-F-01) delivered 17 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Bautista Lugarini (199-F-01) responded with 15 points for Argentina.

Canada - Puerto Rico 81-66
Canada outscored Puerto Rico to advance into Final in Formosa. Cashius Mcneilly (185-SG-01) stepped up with 23 points and 9 boards for the winners. Canada dominated in the first half. They poured in 46 points to take a 17-point halftime lead. Puerto Rico slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not overcome the deficit and had to surrender at the end. Shemar Rathan-Mayes (178-G-01) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Andre Curbelo (185-PG-01) responded with game-high 27 points and 9 boards for Puerto Rico.
5-8 Place
Paraguay - Mexico 60-71
Mexico outgunned Paraguay in the classification round. Gibran Avelino (192-PG-01) provided 19 points for the winning side. Paraguay grabbed a 16:13 lead after ten minutes. Mexico however erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 31:25 halftime lead. Mexico added 25 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Ivan Cruz (187-PF-01) delivered 14 points for the winners. Fabricio Ruiz (187-G-02) responded with 13 points for Paraguay.

Dominican Republic - Venezuela 71-57
Dominican Republic outgunned Venezuela in the classification round. David Jones (193-F/G-01) posted 14 points to lead the winners. Dominican Republic piled up a 31:18 halftime lead. Venezuela pulled within 7 points at the final intermission however Dominican Republic responded with a 30-point effort in the fourth term and sealed the win. Malvin Payero (182-PG-01) provided 12 points in the victory. Enderson Alcala (191-C-01) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Venezuela.

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