Second Round
Venezuela (2-2) vs. Russia (2-2) (Group I)
1st Quarter Update: Russia jumps out to an early 13-10 lead over Venezuela after one quarter. Leading the charge for the Russian offense is Andrey Vorontsevich with an early 5 points and 4 rebounds. Venezuela rallies behind Michael Carrera with an early 5 points as well.
2nd Quarter Update: Venezuela and Russia are tied up at halftime, 27-27. Venezuela is led by Jhornan Zamora with 8 first-half points. Russia is led by Vladimir Ivlev and Andrey Vorontsevich’s 7 points each.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters, Russia leads Venezuela 48-42. Russia is led by 10 points from Andrey Vorontsevich. Venezuela is led by 13 points from Jhornan Zamora.
Final: Russia defeats Venezuela 69-60. Andrey Vorontsevich led Russia’s offensive effort with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Venezuela was led by Michael Carrera with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Puerto Rico (2-2) vs. Italy (2-2) (Group J)
1st Quarter Update: Puerto Rico leads Italy 24-13 after one quarter. Puerto Rico is led by 9 points from Gary Browne. Itay’s offensive efforts are led by Marco Belinelli with 6 first-quarter points.
2nd Quarter Update: Puerto Rico jumps out to a 46-26 halftime lead over Italy. Puerto Rico is sparked by 9 points and 4 rebounds from Gary Browne. Italy is led by 8 points from Danilo Gallinari.
3rd Quarter Update: Puerto Rico leads Italy 64-50 after three quarters. Puerto Rico is led by 11 points and 5 rebounds from Gary Browne. Italy is led by 14 points and 4 rebounds from Danilo Gallinari.
Puerto Rico and Italy are tied 83-83 at the end of regulation.
Final: Italy defeats Puerto Rico 94-89. Marco Belinelli led Italy with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Renaldo Balkman led Puerto Rico with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Notable Performances By NBA Players: (Italy) Marco Belinelli (27 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast), Danilo Gallinari (22 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast).
Poland (4-0) vs. Argentina (4-0) (Group I)
1st Quarter Update: After one quarter, Argentina leads Poland 20-14. Argentina’s scoring effort is led by Marcos Delia with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Poland is led by A.J. Slaughter with 5 points.
2nd Quarter Update: Argentina leads Poland 42-27 at halftime. Argentina is led by Marcos Delia’s 12 points. Poland is led by 9 points from A.J. Slaughter.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters, Argentina leads Poland 70-41. Argentina is led by Luis Scola with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Poland is led by A.J. Slaughter with 16 points.
Final: Argentina defeats Poland, 91-63. Argentina is led by Luis Scola’s 21 points and 6 rebounds. Poland was led by A.J. Slaughter with 16 points.
Spain (4-0) vs. Serbia (4-0) (Group J)
1st Quarter Update: Serbia leads Spain 20-13 after one quarter. Serbia is led by 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists from Bogdan Bogdanović. Spain is led by Pierre Oriola’s 6 point first-quarter performance.
2nd Quarter Update: At half, Spain leads Serbia 45-37. Spain’s offensive effort is led by Ricky Rubio with 8 points. Bogdan Bogdanović leads Serbia with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
3rd Quarter Update: Spain leads Serbia, 67-56 after three quarters of play. Spain is led by Ricky Rubio’s 15 points and 4 assists. Serbia is led by Bogdan Bogdanović 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
Final: Spain defeats Serbia. Spain was led by Ricky Rubio’s 19 points. Serbia rallied behind Bogdan Bogdanović’s 26 points.
Notable Performances By NBA Players: (Spain) Ricky Rubio (19 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast), Marc Gasol (11 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast). (Serbia) Bogdan Bogdanović (26 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast),
Classification Round (Places 17-3)
Cote d’Ivoire (0-4) vs. Korea (0-4) (Group M)
1st Quarter Update: After one quarter, Korea leads Cote d’Ivore by a score of 18-14. Leading the way for Korea is Guna Ra with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Cote d’Ivore is led by Charles Abouo with 7 points.
2nd Quarter Update: Korea jumps out to a commanding lead at halftime, 50-30. Korea is led by Guna Ra with 16 points and 9 rebounds.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters of play, Korea leads 66-47. Korea’s lead is bolstered by 24 points and 13 rebounds for Guna Ra. Cote d’Ivore is led by 15 points from Charles Abuou.
Final: Korea defeats Cote d’Ivore 80-71. Korea was led by Guna Ra with 26 points and 16 rebounds. Cote d’Ivore was led by Charles Abouo with 15 points and 4 rebounds.
Tunisia (2-2) vs. Angola (1-3) (Group N)
1st Quarter Update: Tunisia leads Angola 31-20 after one quarter. Tunisia is led by 8 points from Salah Mejri. Angola is led by Valdelício Joaquim with 10 points thus far.
2nd Quarter Update: Tunisia leads Angola 52-37 at halftime. Leading the charge for Tunisia is Makrem Ben Romdhane with 18 first-half points alongside 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters, Tunisia leads Angola 67-65. Tunisia is led by 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists from Makrem Ben Romdhane. Angola is led by 16 points from Valdelício Joaquim.
Final: Tunisia defeats Angola 86-64. Tunisia was led by 21 points and 4 assists by Michael Roll. Angola was led by 21 points and 9 rebounds from Yanick Moreira with 21 points and 9 rebounds.
China (2-2) vs. Nigeria (2-2) (Group M)
1st Quarter Update: China leads Nigeria 21-19 at the end of the first quarter. China is led by Shuo Fang with 11 points. Nigeria is led by Josh Okogie, Nnamdi Vincent and Ekpe Udoh with 4 points apiece.
2nd Quarter Update: At half, Nigeria leads China 35-31. Nigeria is led by Josh Okogie and Nnamdi Vincent’s 6 point performances. China is led by Shuo Fang’s 13 points.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters, Nigeria leads China 60-51. Nigeria is led by Ekpe Udoh with 13 points. Jianlian Li leads China with 19 points.
Final: Nigeria defeats China 86-73. Nigeria’s lead scorer was Josh Okogie with 16 points and 5 rebounds. China’s Jianlian Yi led all scorers with 27 points and 6 rebounds.
Notable Performances By NBA Players: (Nigeria) Josh Okogie (16 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast), Chimezie Metu (11 pts, 6 reb), Al-Farouq Aminu (6 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast).
Iran (1-3) vs. Philippines (0-4) (Group N)
1st Quarter Update: At the conclusion of the first quarter, Iran leads Philippines 30-24. Iran is led by Behnam Yakhchalidehkordi with 11 points. Philippines is led by Gabe Norwood and Andray Blatche with 6 points each.
2nd Quarter Update: Iran leads Philippines at halftime, 48-34. Iran is led by Hamed Haddadi’s 14 points and 7 rebounds. Philippines is led by Andray Blatche with 7 points.
3rd Quarter Update: After three quarters Iran leads Philippines 75-50. Iran is led by Hamed Haddadi with 19 points and 7 rebounds thus far. Philippines is led by Andray Blatche with 12 points and 4 rebounds.
Final: Iran defeats Philippines 95-75. Iran’s was led by Hamed Haddadi’s 19 points and 7 rebounds. Philippines’ Robert Lee Jr. Bolick put up 15 points.
