The Puerto Rican team triumphs against Mexico

The
The national team got a win of 84-79 on Sunday
Mexico that placed it in second position in group C of the window process
qualifies for the FIBA ​​China World Cup 2019.

triumphs, Puerto Rico, who was already ranked, claimed second place with
4-2 mark. The United States finished first with a 5-1 record and Mexico,
author of the only American defeat, last Thursday, finished third
with a score of 3-3.

"Tremendous
victory I take my hat to these guys, "said the head of
Puerto Rico, Eddie Casiano. "It puts us in a better position to
qualify for the World Cup. We know that the crossing will also be difficult. "

Gian
Clavell and David Huertas were the best for Puerto Rico with 17 each,
while José Juan Barea and Ramón Clemente contributed 12 each.
Barea added 11 helpers.

"It was a
very special night I played in the finals of the NBA, I played for Puerto
Rich around the world. But this experience is very special for me, my
family, for all of us. Playing against Puerto Rico is an experience
unbelievable and I hope to be able to do it again, "said Barea.

For Mexico,
Francisco Cruz scored 22 points, Orlando Méndez made 17 and Gustavo
Ayón has accumulated 13 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.

First half, shooters Huertas and Javier Mojica were accurate
behind the three-point zone to give Puerto Ricans a 25-18 advantage
after 10 minutes of action.

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However, Mexico responded by starting the second partial with two baskets of three
followed to fill the gap. Then the game became physical when Ayón
He fell to the ground after an offensive game. He stood up to claim Ricky
Sánchez.

Player
they were separated. But on the next piece, Ayón sought a degree of revenge
when Sanchez threw the ball out of the three-point zone and the star player
Mexican has committed a personal fault. Sanchez's attempt was good for a
Four-point game with the free throw.

Sánchez and
Ayón exchanged words and both received technical faults to give him a
The advantage of Puerto Rico 33-26. The incident resurrected both players
Puerto Ricans as to the current audience.

Puerto Rico
He dominated the first half 44-39.

Mexico, no
However, he left the locker room for the second time determined to give the
battle In the first minute of action, he scored two baskets to place at a
point, 44-43.

Puerto Rico
It has cooled offensively. Blows that suddenly came in early
They did not find the hula hoop. This allowed Mexico to discount the advantage
to equalize the score 54-54.

Mexico
he won 68-67 until the escort Gian Clavell hit two bombs
returned the advantage 73-68.

He was
then when Puerto Rico pressed on the defensive side of the yard to
protect the slight advantage until the victory.