Panama upset Puerto Rico to stay undefeated
PANAMA (Centrobasket) - Panama racked up its second victory of the 2016 Centrobasket, defeating Puerto Rico, 86-64, in a match where the Panamanians dominated from the second quarter on.
PANAMA (Centrobasket) - Panama racked up its second victory of the 2016 Centrobasket, defeating Puerto Rico, 86-64, in a match where the Panamanians dominated from the second quarter on.
• Turning Point: Panama took a 10-point advantage during the second quarter, thanks to a versatile offensive that won the quarter, 28 - 18. Panama never looked back and headed to the victory.
• Stats don’t lie: Panama threw for a 44 percent from three-point land.
• Game Hero: Tony Bishop was the hero for Panama, after accumulating 18 points, 8 rebounds and shooting for a 67 percent from the field.
• The Bottom Line: Panama defeated its greatest rival of Group A, at the same time capturing their first win over Puerto Rico since the 1987 edition of the regional contest. Tomorrow, the Panamanians will have the day off, while Puerto Rico will face Nicaragua.
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