In a heart-stopping match for the thousands of Dominican fans that filled the Palacio de los Deportes, the Dominican national basketball team defeated Team Canada in game 2 of the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifier. Canada had won the first game played in Oshawa, Ontario, 89-72. The Monday, 24 February game was won 88-84 in dramatic overtime.
The Canadians had already celebrated winning the game on a three-pointer from Conor Morgan at the buzzer in regulation. But officials reviewed the shot and ruled that it was a two and not a three-pointer, thus tying the game at 75 points and forcing overtime.
In the extra session, a three-point play opportunity for Eloy Vargas sealed the victory for the Dominican Republic. Eloy Vargas led the Dominicans with 16 points, Rigoberto Mendoza followed him with 12 points, and Gelvis Solano contributed 10 points, with eight assists and six rebounds. Ángel Delgado added 10 points and five rebounds.
For Canada, Phil Scrubb was the best with 26 points, Kaza Kajami-Keane scored 15 points and seven assists.
Both teams are now 1-1 at the close out the first window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2021 Qualifiers. The other two teams in Group C, Cuba and US Virgin Islands also have a 1-1 record.
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25 February 2020