RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Facundo Campazzo made two 3-pointers to open the second overtime and three free throws in the final minute, leading Argentina to a thrilling 111-107 win Saturday against rival Brazil in men’s basketball before a raucous crowd that sang, danced and chanted the entire game.
The matchup between the South American neighbors didn’t disappoint as the teams went back and forth, trading leads, baskets and big moments.
The 5-foot-11 Campazzo was all over the floor, finishing with 33 points and 11 assists. Andres Nocioni finished with 37 points for Argentina, 3-1 in the brutal Group B.
Nene scored 24 for Brazil, which fell to 1-3 and may not get out of the preliminary round.
Nocioni, who played five NBA seasons with Chicago, forced the first OT with a 3-pointer from the corner that bounced three times on the rim and off the backboard before dropping in with 3.8 seconds left.