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Ian Jackson
Chile - USA 59-138
USA finished Group Stage undefeated. They stormed past Chile to occupy the top place in Group B. USA secured a 67-26 halftime lead and eased to the victory in the second half. Ian Jackson (201-SF-05) scored 30 points, while Robert Dillingham (188-G-05) finished with 17 points and 12 assists for USA. Juan Aguirre (189-SF-05) responded with 15 points for Chile.
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 67-75
Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico for 2-1 record in the second place in Group B. Dominican Republic jumped off to an 18-8 lead after the first period. Puerto Rico pulled within 6 points at the final break. But Dominican Republic held their opponents to just 17 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Danny Carbuccia (185-G-06) tossed in 20 points and handed out 8 assists for the winners. Alejandro Aviles (206-C-06) produced 17 points and 12 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
Brazil - Canada 53-92
Canada raced past Brazil to secure the second position in Group A. Ishan Sharma (196-SG-05) provided 19 points for the North American side. Canada piled up a 38-25 halftime lead. They went on a 44-28 rally in the second half to seal the win. Efeosa Oliogu (196-SF-06) had 14 points for the winners. Enrico Bianchi (182-PG-05) had 13 points for Brazil.
Mexico - Argentina 49-71
Argentina topped Mexico to earn the third straight win in Group A. Argentina secured a 28-21 halftime lead. They followed with a massive 28-13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Juan Respaud (190-PG-05) tossed in 11 points, while Joaquin Lopez (204-F/C-05) had 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Jesus Escobedo (186-G-05) answered with 10 points for Mexico.
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