Cuba faces its first setback in men's basketball at San Salvador 2023

 HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 3 (ACN) The Cuban men's basketball team suffered its first setback in the XXIV Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador on Sunday, where they lost 84-90 to Puerto Rico.

The Cuban team started the game very well by dominating the first quarter 30-19, but in the second period the Puerto Ricans reacted with a favorable score of 25-14, to go to the break both teams tied at 44 points.

Then, in the third and fourth quarters, the Puerto Ricans won 19-18 and 27-22 to reach the victory, the first for them in this regional event after losing in their debut against the Mexicans with a score of 53-64.

The winners were supported by the offensive contribution of Jorge Pacheco, who scored 18 points, and André Curbelo (17); while Yoanki Mencia (23) and Karel Guzman (21) stood out for the Cuban team.

In that duel, which took place at the National Gymnasium, a key factor was the good work of Puerto Rico's players, who grabbed 44 rebounds, compared to only 25 for their rivals.

On Saturday, Cuba made their debut with an 86-56 win against the locals, and so the Caribbean nation has a 1-1 balance in Group B and Monday they will be forced to beat their Mexican counterparts to advance to t
Cuba faces its first setback in men's basketball at San Salvador 2023

HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 3 (ACN) The Cuban men's basketball team suffered its first setback in the XXIV Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador on Sunday, where they lost 84-90 to Puerto Rico.

The Cuban team started the game very well by dominating the first quarter 30-19, but in the second period the Puerto Ricans reacted with a favorable score of 25-14, to go to the break both teams tied at 44 points.

Then, in the third and fourth quarters, the Puerto Ricans won 19-18 and 27-22 to reach the victory, the first for them in this regional event after losing in their debut against the Mexicans with a score of 53-64.

The winners were supported by the offensive contribution of Jorge Pacheco, who scored 18 points, and André Curbelo (17); while Yoanki Mencia (23) and Karel Guzman (21) stood out for the Cuban team.

In that duel, which took place at the National Gymnasium, a key factor was the good work of Puerto Rico's players, who grabbed 44 rebounds, compared to only 25 for their rivals.

On Saturday, Cuba made their debut with an 86-56 win against the locals, and so the Caribbean nation has a 1-1 balance in Group B and Monday they will be forced to beat their Mexican counterparts to advance to