Panama overpowers Antigua in debut
PANAMA (Centrobasket) – Panama debuted at the 2016 Centrobasket Championship with a dominating and impressive win over Antigua & Barbuda, 103 – 48.
PANAMA (Centrobasket) – Panama debuted at the 2016 Centrobasket Championship with a dominating and impressive win over Antigua & Barbuda, 103 – 48.
• Turning Point: From the get-go the Panamanians imposed their style and rhythm, going away on the scoreboard, after a 23 – 9 first quarter. Showing versatility and defensive control, Panama kept adding to the scoreboard.
• Stats don’t lie: The Panamanian team dominated in all aspects of the stats. Panama dominated on field goal percentage, 45 - 30 and in the rebounds, 64 – 30.
• Game Hero: Panama’s game hero was Tony Bishop, the team’s highest scorer with 17 points.
• The Bottom Line: Joaquin Ruiz debuted as the Head Coach of the Panamanian National Team with a victory, as his players demonstrated what they’re capable off. Tomorrow, the Panamanian will have a tough challenge when they face Puerto Rico. Meanwhile Antigua & Barbuda will take on Nicaragua, in the other game of Group A action.
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