At several points throughout the extended ending of Brazil’s double-overtime matchup, it looked like the Rio Olympics hosts were going to pull out victory against their rivals, Argentina.
However, due to monumental twin efforts by Andre Nocioni and Facundo Campazzo, Argentina escaped with a crucial 111-107 win after six periods at Carioca Arena.
Lakers point guard Marcelo Huertas served as the director of Brazil’s offense, tallying 14 points (5-of-11) and three assists. However, the Brazilian captain was absent when his team needed him most, having fouled out early on in the first overtime.
Nocioni was an inferno for Argentina (2-2) all night long, racking up 37 points, which tied teammate Luis Scola’s national Olympic record from the 2008 Games.