The united states team was imposed this Sunday (11) by 80-84 to that of Canada and finished third in the America Cup basketball game played in the Brazilian city of Recife.
The hand-to-hand duel between the North American quintets had as protagonist Canada in the first half, with an advantage in the first (16-15) and second (20-14) quarters, but USA came back in the third (21-25) and, mainly, in the last (23-30).
the canadian point guard Kadre Gray finished as the most outstanding player of the game with 15 points, five bouncesseven assists and five robberiesfor a total efficiency of 25.
For the United States, the base Gary Clarkwith six rebounds, three assists and efficiency of 23, was the best of his team and the highest scorer of the game with 18 points, along with the Canadian forward Abu Kigab.
The final will be played later by the teams from Brazil y Argentinawho arrive undefeated at the coliseum Geraldo Magalhaes Geraldheadquarters of all the parties.
With information from EFE
