Overview
- Argentina eliminated Puerto Rico 82-77 in overtime, forcing the extra period at 70-70 and closing it with a 12-7 surge.
- Juan Fernández delivered 18 points and eight blocks to tie the AmeriCup record, as the team amassed a tournament-best 15 blocks in the game.
- José Vildoza scored 18, with Gonzalo Corbalán adding 14 and Nicolás Brussino contributing 11 points and 12 rebounds to fuel the comeback.
- The semifinal against Canada is scheduled for Saturday at 21:10 (Argentina time) in Managua, with live coverage on TyC Sports, DSports and streaming via CourtSide 1891.
- Prigioni highlighted a group featuring multiple AmeriCup debutants and urged belief after the win, telling his players, “No nos ponemos ningún techo.”