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Puerto Rico savor their first victory of the tournament against Philippines - the winning team came into the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup wishful thinking that they will have good chances of reaching the knockout stage from Group B. That includes a solid all-around team, great experience and a back court. Yet, after a series of injuries, JJ Barea was like a soldier carrying an entire battalion of wounded warriors on his back in leading Puerto Rico to their first victory of the tournament against Philippines.
After the ending of the drought victory of Mexico over Angola, the Mexicans were looking to repeat the 40 years dose on the Boomers - it was squarely on the cards. Entering the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Mexico's previous win in FIBA's flagship event dated back more than 40 years ago. It was on 12 July 1974 when they beat Australia 85-84 in a thriller.
FIBA.com caught up with the Philippines big man! Andray Blatche was fond of joking around - both on and off the court. But four straight losses at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the elimination of the Philippines with one game to go have had the first-time international frustrated after games.
The Coach of New Zealand, Nenad Vucinic, is used to challenging his team to come out in to their shells and play the way he always wanted for the benefit of their name and country. The Tall Blacks did not fail in responding to the call of their determined coach - the result, a 73-61 victory over Ukraine. This keeps the 2002 FIBA World Championship Semi-Finalists in the thirst for a spot in the top four of Group C; a one way ticket to the Round of 16 in Barcelona.
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Joe Ingles was caught up by the reporters of FIBA.com after laying a great performance over Lithuania. The Australia forward possessed 18 points, four assists, and three steals that covered up an all-around impressive play giving the 82-75 win.
Lithuania's Renaldas Seibutis and Jonas Kazlauskas bowed down as they went into the press conference after the loss against Australia with a score of 82-75. The spectators saw Lithuania played with so much pressure in the first half of the match that handed over a 19-point deficit. They seemingly shoo away the prospect of having the first spot in Group D.
For some it was a typical Tuesday night, but for Coach Orlando Antigua of Dominican Republic it was a very special one. The 74-68 win against Finland made the FIBA Americas team the first, following the mighty USA, group to win two consecutive games in the boundaries of Group C. That boils down in giving them a great opportunity in the race to the top four. More importantly, it was an early achievement for the team.
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There was a great feeling brewing around the arena when Mexico led 51-47 over team Lithuania. According to the reports and write ups, a "monumental" upset spread out in the tournament opener with 6:25 minutes to play in the third quarter at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.