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Argentina aims at title at FIBA Americas Championship

Xinhua, September 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Argentina, ready to play semifinals against Dominican Republic, will seek to remain unbeaten and has already aimed at the title of FIBA (International Basketball Federation) 2015 Americas Championship currently held in Mexico City.

On Monday, Argentina defeated Panama 84-57 and on Tuesday will play semifinals against Dominican Republic.

According to press reports, in the next game, Argentina's coach Sergio Hernandez might rest two veteran stars Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni.

Scola is the top scorer with 120 points and is second in rebounds (58), following Mexican Gustavo Ayon (61).

On the other hand, Nocioni is fourth in the scoring ranking with 82 points and third in rebounds. Endi