Although the cold numbers could indicate otherwise, the talent seems to be on the Dominican side in this new edition of the Caribbean basketball classic, but with a special connotation: it will be at the beginning of the second round of the World Cup that is being held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The Puerto Ricans, who ranked second in group B with two wins and one loss, dominate the natives in departments such as points per game (95-83), percentage of three-point sets (41% -29%), as well as rebounds per game (43-40). But it must be remembered that Puerto Rico faced more benign opposition from the teams ruled out in the first round (South Sudan and China) than it did against the Dominican Republic (Philippines and Angola).
And despite a good technical direction in the hands of Nelson Colón, it seems that in this confrontation the Dominicans have a certain favoritism in relation to their eternal rivals.
The Puerto Ricans had six players in double figures in scoring in the first phase, so the Dominican defense will have a lot of work, in addition to being one of the aspects of the game that the Argentine coach of the Dominican team, Néstor -Che, places more emphasis on. – Garcia.
The axis of the Puerto Rican attack is the point guard Tremont Waters, with averages of 16.7 points and 8.7 assists, the big men George Conditt IV (10.7 points, 9.7 rebounds) and Ismael Romero (14 points, 8 rebounds) are in charge of the work close to the Rings.
Andrés Feliz has been the most efficient player for the national team. External source
Shooter Stephen Thompson Jr. is averaging 13.7 points on 53 percent shooting from 3-point range, fast forward Isaiah Piñeiro has another 11 points per outing and point guard Jordan Howard added 11.7 points per challenge.
The offense is expected to use a lot of pick and roll to take advantage of the speed of the guards on penetrations while the players at the back will try to draw free kicks on Karl-Anthony Towns, who will try to counter on the offensive end with his long shots and runs to the hoop.
One aspect that, strangely, was below for the Puerto Ricans was the percentage of free sets with just 68.8 percent compared to 73.8 percent of the Dominicans.
Mastery of rebounds will be essential, perimeter defense, as well as ball control for both teams.
Difference.
Towns’ presence tips the scales, as long as he stays away from fouls.
Knowledge.
Captain Victor Liz, who plays as a native on the BSN, knows most Boricuas.
Stability.
It is provided by the owner Andrés Feliz and his combination with Jean Montero.
2023-08-31 01:24:27
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