WASHINGTON._ Mexico fell 89-67 to United Statesin a match for the fourth date of Group D of the Americas Qualifiers heading to the Basketball World Cup 2023.
The local recovered from the defeat suffered on November 29 in Chihuahua, when the team led by Omar Quintero gave the surprise and won 97-88.
On this occasion, the American team dominated the first half with authority, which closed with an overwhelming 48-21 lead. Then he took his foot off the gas in the snap, in which he simply kept the difference on the scoreboard.
Langston Galloway was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points. David Stockton, John’s son, followed with 15, while veteran Joe Johnson contributed another 14. Fabián Jaimes, for his part, was the most outstanding of his team with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
With this result, both teams had the same record (3-1), but the first place belongs to the United States for the best point difference. Puerto Rico (1-2) and Cuba (0-3) complete the standings.
The second stage of qualifying will end in the next window, which will take place in July.
