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FIBA World Cup
08-26 16:00
96 - 101
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H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
OT
Total
South Sudan
29
23
15
14
15
96
Puerto Rico
24
18
18
21
20
101
South Sudan
Puerto Rico
2 points
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3 points
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Foul
0
0
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Match Info
South Sudan fell to Puerto Rico 101-96 in a high-scoring FIBA Basketball World Cup group stage clash on August 26, 2023. In a game that featured offensive fireworks, Puerto Rico managed to outlast a spirited South Sudan team to secure a crucial victory. The match was tight throughout, with both teams trading baskets in a fast-paced contest. Puerto Rico's guard play and outside shooting proved decisive in the final minutes, as they executed down the stretch to hold off a late South Sudan rally. The result was a significant one for Puerto Rico's hopes of advancing to the next round, while South Sudan's valiant effort in their World Cup debut ultimately ended in a narrow defeat. The lineups featured the core players for both nations, with South Sudan's athleticism on full display against Puerto Rico's experienced international roster.