Overview

• The Group C game in Managua finished 75-75 in regulation before the Dominican Republic edged Argentina 84-83 in overtime.
• A melee erupted at the final buzzer with players from both teams throwing punches as event security moved in.
• Widely shared video captured confrontations involving Dominican player David Jones-García and Argentina’s Gonzalo Bressán, and reports noted facial cuts to Bressán.
• FIBA had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting, and reviews with possible sanctions are expected.
• David Jones-García led the winners with 20 points, while Argentina’s Gonzalo Corbalán scored 20 and José Vildoza added 16 points and 10 assists.