Dominicans Win Again
by Tom Ziller on Aug 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT
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PrintWith a 78-73 win over Venezuela, the Dominican Republic clinched a berth in the quarterfinals of FIBA Americas 2009. Francisco Garcia had 21 points. He's still gunning, though the threes didn't all fall this time (2-for-8). He's now 12-for-26 (46%) on the tournament.
Sunday's results will determine who the Dominicans play in what is effectively a qualifying game for the 2010 World Championships. Depending on what happens on the opening round's final day, the D.R. could face Canada, Uruguay or Mexico. The Dominicans should be favored over all three teams, though Canada has played two great games in the tourney to go along with today's rough go against the Uruguayans.
The Dominican Republic hasn't qualifed for the World Championships since 1978.
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3 pointer for FIBA
Is it the same as NBA or a little shorter? Isn’t it in between college and NBA?
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Slightly shorter
The NBA three goes a bit beyond the free throw line, while the FIBA line not so much as seen with this three by Cisco here at 0:18.
by kingsfan300 on Aug 29, 2009 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
between college and NBA.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Aug 30, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Aha!
No wonder why Cisco had so many toe-on-the-line 2s last season…
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Aug 30, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU!
I set that joke up so perfectly to myself and you have to go and steal it.
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