By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Argentina and Panama tipped off the FIBA window in the Americas with big FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers victories on Thursday.
In Montevideo’s Antel Arena, Argentina rode a massive second half to defeat Uruguay 91–76. The hosts kept the game tight early and even held an eight-point lead in the second quarter. However, Leandro Bolmaro flipped the momentum in the third period with a crucial three-pointer en route to a game-high 22 points. Teammates Gabriel Deck and Facundo Campazzo combined for another 37 points to secure the road win.
Clinching a berth in the next round, Panama used a strong home-court advantage to handle Cuba 83–70 in Panama City’s Arena Roberto Duran. They took control late in the first quarter by launching a 10-2 scoring run to erase an early deficit. Ricardo Lindo paved the way with 21 points, and Iverson Molinar added 18 points, while Eric Romero posted a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double.
FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers
Standings
Group A
1. x-Dominican Republic 7 (3-1)
2. x-United States 7 (3-1)
3. Mexico 6 (2-2)
4. Nicaragua 4 (0-4)
Group B
1. x-Canada 8 (4-0)
2. Jamaica 6 (2-2)
3. Puerto Rico 5 (1-3)
4. Bahamas 5 (1-3)
Group C
1. x-Brazil 8 (4-0)
2. Colombia 5 (2-1)
3. Venezuela 4 (1-2)
4. Chile 4 (0-4)
Group D
1. x-Uruguay 9 (4-1)
2. x-Argentina 9 (4-1)
3. x-Panama 7 (2-3)
4. o-Cuba 5 (0-5)
x-clinched second-round berth
o-eliminated
-Top 3 teams from each group advance to the Second Round of the Qualifiers
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