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Juan Peral
Argentina - Chile 90-38
Argentina paved their way into the semifinals as they held off Chile. Argentina grabbed a 35-22 halftime lead. They used a 36-5 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Juan Peral (179-PG-05) produced 21 points, while Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-05) and Tiziano Prome (201-F-05) had 14 points each for the winners. Milan Cresp (189-SG-05) answered with 15 points for Chile.
Dominican Republic - Brazil 74-66
Dominican Republic overcame Brazil to secure the semifinal berth in Xalapa. The teams traded baskets throughout the first half. The scoreboard read 36-36 at the big break. Dominican Republic though stepped on the gas in the second half. They held Brazil to 30 points and snatched a tough victory at the end. Danny Carbuccia (185-G-06) tossed in 21 points, while Yeison Liberato (198-SF-05) added 18 points for the winners. Eduardo Bersch (185-G-05) answered with 12 points for Brazil.
Canada - Puerto Rico 93-65
Canada fired past Puerto Rico in the quarterfinal clash. The North American team dominated throughout the game. They registered a 52-31 halftime lead. Canada followed with a 24-14 run in the fourth period to ice the victory. Mikkel Tyne (178-PG-05) posted 20 points, while Efeosa Oliogu (196-SF-06) added 16 points for the winners. Alejandro Aviles answered with 22 points and 11 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
USA - Mexico 123-53
USA upset hosting Mexico to advance into the semifinal stage. USA continued with their dominant form in Xalapa. They built a comfortable 64-24 halftime lead. USA unloaded 59 points in the second half to ease to the win. Jalen Lewis (205-PF-05) finished with 24 points, while Ronald Holland II (207-F-05) contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Gualberto Landavazo (200-F-05) answered with 11 points for Mexico.
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