Karl-Anthony Towns 39 points not enough to defeat Puerto Rico / News - Basketnews.com

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a dominant double-double, but the Dominican Republic wasted an eight-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to Puerto Rico.

Credit: FIBA Credit FIBA

Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant on both sides of the court, but it was not enough for the Dominican Republic to defeat Puerto Rico. The underdogs won by a score of 102-97 (17-12, 28-33, 24-29, 33-23).

Player of the Game EFF 43 Tremont Waters Points 37 Accuracy 11-22 Rebounds 7 Assists 11

The Dominican Republic was leading throughout the majority of the game, but Puerto Ricans made a big run in the fourth quarter.

KAT's team had an eight-point lead with 6:36 remaining in the match (84-76), but the opponents went on a 10-0 run to take a two-point lead (86-84).

In the remaining minutes, Puerto Rico made more clutch plays and took a vital win.

Towns was the top scorer of the game with 39 points (13/27 FG, 4/11 3PT, 9/9 FT), 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Andres Felix added 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Dominican Republic.

Tremont Waters had the game of his life for Puerto Rico. He recorded 37 points on 11-for-22 shooting, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists for a game-leading efficiency score of 43.

Both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic need to win their last games of the Second Round in order to advance to the quarterfinal stage.

Full game highlights:

Like what we are doing? Support us by becoming BN+ member.