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Luis Scola
Brazil - Argentina 70-90
Argentina celebrated the second consecutive victory at the 2013 Tuto Marchand Cup in Puerto Rico. They rallied past Brazil. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) was pivotal tallying 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning team. Brazil fell at 1-1 record after the loss. Argentina enjoyed a narrow 21:20 lead after ten minutes. They exploded with 29 points in the second frame to clear off. Argentina ensured a 50:35 halftime advantage. They dominated throughout the third term. Argentina gained a 71:45 lead before the fourth quarter. Brazil dropped 25 points in the final stanza but could not avoid the loss. Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) netted 19 points, while Juan Gutierrez added 13 points in the victory. Larry Taylor (185-PG-80, college: Missouri Western), Arthur Silva (198-SF-82) and Rafael Hettsheimer (206-C-86) chipped in 12 points apiece in the defeat.
Canada - Dominican Republic 68-74
Dominican Republic claimed the first victory at the 2013 Tuto Marchand Cup. They held off Canada for 1-2 record. Eulis Baez (198-F-82, college: W.Illinois) stepped up with 19 points to pace the winners. Canada fell at 0-3 record after the loss. Dominican Republic ensured a 23:18 lead after ten minutes of action. Canada erased the deficit in the second frame. Intense defence helped the North American team held Dominican Republic to just 8 points tying things up 31. But Dominican Republic retained the lead in the third term. They dropped 22 points in the quarter and raced to a 6-point lead at the final break. Canada and Dominican Republic traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter as the latter one cruised to the win. Juan Coronado (193-G-83) posted 15 points, while James Feldeine added 11 points in the win. Tristan Thompson (203-F-91, college: Texas) had 21 points and 11 boards for Canada. Andrew Rautins and Brady Heslip had 11 points each in the loss.
