Argentina to face Puerto Rico in semi-finals

Argentina’s national basketball team defeated Dominican Republic by 84-58 and achieved the pre-Olympics’ semi-final in which it will face Puerto Rico.

Julio Lamas’ team, which had already classified for the semis, will face Puerto Rico, which lost to Brazil by 94-72.

Luis Scola was again the main scorer after netting 25 points. Nevertheless, Federico Kammerichs (10 points, 4 blockades) and Hernán Jasen (9 goals) were also the main figures of the game.

(84) Argentina: Pablo Prigioni 0, Emanuel Ginóbili 17, Carlos Delfino 16, Luis Scola 25, Federico Kammerichs 10, Hernán Jasen 9, Juan Gutiérrez 4, Juan I. Sánchez 0, Fabricio Oberto 3, Martín Leiva 0. Coach: Julio Lamas.

(58) Dominican Republic: Luis Flores 4, Francisco García 12, Orlando Sánchez 2, Al Horford 16, Jack Martínez 8, Ronald Ramón 8, Eulis Báez 4, Charlie Villanueva 4, Elpidio Fortuna 0. Coach: John Calipari

Referees: Bulto (Spain)-Seibel (Canada)-Melgarejo (Colombia)

Stadium: Polideportivo Islas Malvinas (Mar del Plata)