With Benite again as the top scorer, Brazil reaches the basketball final at the Pan American Games
In a very close match against the Dominican Republic, the Brazilian team secures its place in the gold medal race; the USA and Canada will compete for the other spot at 19 p.m. (Brasília time)
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On Friday afternoon (July 24.07), the Brazilian basketball team once again relied on the sharpshooting of Vitor Benite, securing a spot in the Pan American gold medal match. In a very evenly matched game, Brazil won the first quarter, tied the second, lost the third, and recovered in the final period, finishing 86-82 against the Dominican Republic. The national team's opponent will be the one chosen from the match between Canada and the USA, at 19 p.m. (Brasília time).
In addition to leading the game with 18 points, Benite also had five rebounds and an assist. Flamengo center JP Batista had seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Flamengo power forward Olivinha is also playing for the national team at the Pan American Games, but played only a few minutes.
In the sixteen editions of the men's tournament, Brazil reached the podium thirteen times and secured the gold medal five times: Cali, Colombia (1971); Indianapolis, United States (1987); Winnipeg, Canada (1999); Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (2003) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2007). There were two more silver medals (1963 and 1983) and six bronze medals (1951 / 1955 / 1959 / 1975 / 1979 and 1995).
In addition to leading the game with 18 points, Benite also had five rebounds and an assist. Flamengo center JP Batista had seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Flamengo power forward Olivinha is also playing for the national team at the Pan American Games, but played only a few minutes.
In the sixteen editions of the men's tournament, Brazil reached the podium thirteen times and secured the gold medal five times: Cali, Colombia (1971); Indianapolis, United States (1987); Winnipeg, Canada (1999); Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (2003) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2007). There were two more silver medals (1963 and 1983) and six bronze medals (1951 / 1955 / 1959 / 1975 / 1979 and 1995).