73-67: Mexico surprises USA in Copa America opener

men’s basketball team Mexico debuted this Friday at Copa America 2022cIn an important, surprising and sweaty win at 73-67 united states of america, Last champion and title favourite, despite the fact that she landed in Brazil NBA.

MexicoHaving won 2 of their 4 quarters and tied another (15-14, 21-21, 20-13, 17-19), they started the competition at the Coliseum. Gerald Magalhaes from a city in Brazil Recifeas leaders of Group C, which will be completed by teams from Venezuela and Panama, which will be measured this Friday.

nevertheless Ju Paul Stollwinner of Hapoel Telaviv The Israeli was the top scorer for the Mexican and the match with 15 points.The highest scorer on the field was also Mexican Fabian James He scored 13 points but had 1 assist and 10 rebounds.

America’s main scorer was Italy’s Napoli point guard Jeremy Snapper, c.14 points, but the most effective on his team was Stephen Zimmerman, c.Just 7 points and 9 rebounds.

The game was perfectly even in the first two quarters, with the Mexican unable to open up more than a three-point advantage over the reigning champions of the so-called Americap. Fiba.

Mexico He only managed to go the distance in the third quarter and opened up a 7-point lead. usa reHe made his last act, but didn’t have enough time to come back.

Mexican teams return to the field on Sunday to face off Panama finish the group stage on monday VenezuelaMeanwhile, the Americans will face the Venezuelans on Sunday and the Panamanians on Monday.

in the first tournament Columbia They made their debut as Group A leaders with a close 64-70 defeat of Uruguay. Brazil and Canada, qThey will also meet face to face this Friday.

The top two players from each group and the top two third parties will advance to the quarterfinals with a shot at the Grand Finals on Sunday, September 11th.