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San Juan.– Brazil started the 2009 FIBA Americas Tournament with a hard-fought victory over the Dominican Republic, who led by 6 after Charlie Villanueva scored on the opening possession of the fourth quarter, but Alex Garcia heated up for Brazil, scoring 11 in a 3-19 charge that broke the game open.
The Dominican squad is made up by Carlos Morban and Juan Coronado, point guards; Luis Flores and Kelvin Pena, shooting guards; Francisco Garcia, Ricardo Greer and Franklin Western, small forwards; Charlie Villanueva, Jack Michael Martinez, Marlon Martinez, power forwards; and Al Horford and Alejandro Salas, centers.
Dominicans hadn't played in a FIBA World Tournament since 1978 when the team finished 12th.
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From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
So know we cancel the order for Super Tucanos!
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From: United States
That is a disappointing loss. WIth three NBA players (Francisco Garcia, Al Horford & Charlie Villanueva) I expected them to be more dominant.
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From: United States, El cuarto bate
stick with baseball people
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From: United States, Delaware
Brazil has their share of NBArs as well, the fact that this is the first time DR has played since 1978, it is a good thing, it means the players are developing. Of course, my #1 fav sport is still baseball, followed by basketball, and then the rest of the sports such as Futbol, Tennis, Football (American), Volleyball and Hockey share a third spot.
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From: United States, Delaware
brasilian4ever, maybe you should stick to Futbol (Soccer) as well.
