2024-07-07 11:33:35
In the Olympic selection held in Latvia, the Brazilian basketball players beat the Philippine national team 71:60 (12:22, 15:11, 24:6, 20:21) in the semifinals.
The Brazilians, considered the clear favorites of the match, already had a double-digit deficit in the first half and suddenly had to chase their rivals.
The main blow was delivered by the Brazilian national team in the third quarter. The South American team opened the third quarter with 14 unanswered points and won the half by 18 points, 24-6.
The Brazilians built a significant lead, and the Philippine team stopped thinking about a comeback and won a ticket to the finals.
Bruno Caboclo stood out among the winners. The tall man collected 15 points (5/6 doubles, 0/3 triples, 5/5 penalties), 11 rebounds and 24 utility points.
Brazilija: Bruno Caboclo 15, Marcelinho Huertas 13, Lucas Diasas 10.
Philippines: Justin Donta Brownlee 15, Dwight Ramos 13, June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez 10 each.
In the selection final, the Brazilian national team will meet the winners of the Latvian and Cameroonian pair.
2024-07-07 11:33:35