Argentina and Brazil to clash for title in Caracas

SEMIS

Argentina - Uruguay 65-42
Argentina outgunned Uruguay to secure the Final appearance at the championship. Argentina got to a strong start. They accumulated a comfortable 41-18 halftime advantage. The teams traded baskets throughout the second half as Argentina hung on to convincingly win at the end. Dylan Bordon (190-G-2004) provided 14 points, while Lee Aaliya (205-F/C-2004) had 11 points for the winning side. Bruno Curadossi (188-PG-2004) answered with 10 points for Uruguay.

Brazil - Ecuador 84-40
Brazil eased past Ecuador into the title game in Caracas. Brazil dominated from start to finish. They ensured a 43-25 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 15 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Reynan Santos (192-G-2004) delivered 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Guilherme Tesch (203-SF-2004) and Silvio Neto (204-F-2004) added 12 points each for Brazil. Joseph Caicedo (196-F-2004) and Janer Arcila (172-G-2004) answered with 8 points each for Ecuador.



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