Summary of the Preliminary Round in Mexico City

Preliminary Round in over in Mexico City. Canada and USA demonstrated the best performance so far and they are on top of their groups.
Canada outplayed Brazil, Mexico and Guatemala in Group A for perfect 3-0. From this pool Brazil also advanced to Semifinals with 2-1 record. The crucial game for Brazilians was the one against Mexico. The host of this event faced with 62-66 defeat, falling to third place.
In Group B, USA registered perfect 3-0 record. The Americans outplayed Argentina, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. The second team from this pool who advanced to Semifinals is Argentina. Crucial win for Argentina was the one against Puerto Rico 78-53. That was on Day 1.
The Semifinals are scheduled for today. Naturally No.1 of Group A, Canada, will meet No.2 of Group B, Argentina. The Americans will play against Brazil. Canada and USA are favorites and it will be a big surprise if one of these two teams fail to reach the Big Final.