FIBA Analysis (9/7): Argentina Upset By Brazil; Spain & France Hold On

FIBA AMERICAS: BRAZIL 73, ARGENTINA 71Brazil pulled off the biggest upset of the Americas by handing Argentina its first loss. They made Argentina look ordinary. Coach Ruben Magnano worked some magic again, but this time it was against Argentina.This game didn't have huge implications as both teams were already qualified for the semis, but it did matter for seeding and pride. Didn't get the sense that Argentina was mailing it in; believe they wanted to beat their rival at home and stay undefeated. For whatever reason, they just seemed off.Give Brazil some credit for Argentina's uneven game as their defense was solid. If there is one person who knows Argentina's tendencies, it's Magnano. He had Brazil well-prepared for Argentna's off-ball movement as Brazil sat back, rarely getting beat by cuts prevalent in the Argentine scheme. Argentina only managed 12 assists after averaging 19.5 apg coming into the game. Their assisted FG pct. today was only 41% (12 ...