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August 31, 2023 7:05 AM ET

END OF THE GAME

100-108.

August 31, 2023 6:56 AM ET

1'

New Zealand with three ball: 94-101.

August 31, 2023 6:49 AM ET

2'

Intense game in the final stretch, with both teams scoring a lot and hitting several free throws: 89-97.

August 31, 2023 6:39 AM ET

4'

New Zealand's 3-ball knocks down the deficit to just single digits: 83-91.

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5'

Mexico continues to manage advantage.

August 31, 2023 6:38 AM ET

7'

After more than two minutes, the teams score again. Mexico goes ahead: 72-82.

August 31, 2023 6:23 AM ET

8'

Two minutes of errors and no points in the fourth quarter.

August 31, 2023 6:15 AM ET

END OF THIRD PERIOD

68-78.

August 31, 2023 6:10 AM ET

1'

New Zealand with three straight points, lands on the scoreboard: 68-75.

August 31, 2023 6:06 AM ET

2'

Great New Zealand recovery. The team scores three balls from the perimeter in a row and drops the disadvantage to 10 points.

August 31, 2023 6:01 AM ET

5'

Mexico's advantage remains 20 points.

August 31, 2023 5:58 AM ET

6'

Third period more balanced, despite Mexico still having a large advantage.

August 31, 2023 5:58 AM ET

8'

Mexico follows better in the match.

August 31, 2023 5:57 AM ET

9'

Teams returned exchanging points.

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END OF THE SECOND PERIOD

41-57.

August 31, 2023 5:34 AM ET

0'

Mexico with eight of the last nine points to open a lead of 16.

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1'

Mexico continues to dominate the shares and open up more advantage.

August 31, 2023 5:33 AM ET

3'

Only Mexico scored in the last few seconds.

August 31, 2023 5:33 AM ET

4'

Teams exchange points.

August 31, 2023 5:32 AM ET

5'

Mexico with a sequence of seven points in a row, opens 11 points again.

August 31, 2023 5:14 AM ET

6'

Mexico opens six points again.

August 31, 2023 5:14 AM ET

7'

New Zealand amends eight points in a row and touches the scoreboard for good.

August 31, 2023 5:12 AM ET

9'

New Zealand starts the second period scoring.

August 31, 2023 5:09 AM ET

END OF FIRST PERIOD

22-31.

August 31, 2023 5:05 AM ET

1'

New Zealand tries to pull over, but Mexico maintains the advantage.

August 31, 2023 5:03 AM ET

3'

Mexico with sequence of nine points, opens 10 of advantage.

August 31, 2023 5:03 AM ET

5'

Teams exchange points.

August 31, 2023 5:01 AM ET

6'

New Zealand tries to touch the scoreboard.

August 31, 2023 5:01 AM ET

7'

Mexico opens four points.

August 31, 2023 4:51 AM ET

8'

Balanced match at the start.

August 31, 2023 4:51 AM ET

9'

Teams start by twisting points.

August 31, 2023 4:50 AM ET

GAME STARTED

0-0.

August 31, 2023 4:46 AM ET

Fourth round!

We reached the fourth round of the group stage of the Basketball World Cup.

August 31, 2023 3:50 AM ET

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August 31, 2023 3:48 AM ET

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August 30, 2023 5:58 PM ET

Open quotes!

"It's been a big week. It's been really good energy in camp, especially from some of the newer guys, they've come in and just put themselves out there and given their absolute best – it's been awesome to see," says Cameron.

"We've chosen our squad of 14 based on a lot of different reasons and merits, and we feel this is the best group going forward. It's been tough for sure, but from the start, we knew a couple [of players] wouldn't make the final cut, it is what it is, and everyone here knows how it works."

August 30, 2023 5:53 PM ET

New Zealand squad

Dan Fotu, Franklin Bulls/NZ Breakers

Finn Delany, Telekom Baskets Bonn / NZ Breakers

Flynn Cameron, Melbourne United

Hyrum Harris, Hawkes Bay Hawks / Perth Wildcats

Isaac Fotu, Utsunomiya Brex

Izayah Le'Afa, Wellington Saints / NZ Breakers

Jordan Ngatai, Hawkes Bay Hawks

Reuben Te Rangi, Auckland Tuatara / SE Melbourne Phoenix

Sam Timmins, Otago Nuggets/Sydney Kings

Shea Ili, Melbourne United

Taylor Britt, Canterbury Rams

Tohi Smith-Milner, Wellington Saints/Adelaide 36ers

Walter Brown, Canterbury Rams / Tasmânia Jackjumpers

Yannick Wetzell, ALBA Berlim

August 30, 2023 5:48 PM ET

How do you get to New Zealand?

New Zealand arrives for the game with a victory and two defeats in the three games played. The team defeated Jordan and lost to the USA and Greece.

August 30, 2023 5:43 PM ET

NEW ZEALAND

Photo: Disclosure/FIBA
Photo: Disclosure/FIBA

August 30, 2023 5:38 PM ET

Mexico squad

Paul Stoll (Libertadores de Querétaro, Mexico)
Jorge Gutierrez (Libertadores of Querétaro, Mexico)
Moises Andriassi (Mexico City Captains, G-League)
Ivan Montano (Silversmiths from Fresnillo, Mexico)
Francisco Cruz (Manisa, Turkey)
Orlando Mendez (Mexico City Captains, G-League)
Juan Reyna (Campbell University, NCAA)
Esteban Roacho (Paris Junior College, NCAA)
Gabriel Giron Jr. (Libertadores de Querétaro, Mexico)
Gael Bonilla (Mexico City Captains, G-League)
Victor Valdes (Zentro Basket, Spain)
Fabian Jaimes (Athens Sports Association, Argentina)
Hector Hernandez (Libertadores of Querétaro, Mexico)
Jonatan Machado (Astros de Jalisco, Mexico)
Raul Olalde (Fuerza Regia, Mexico)
Jorge Camacho (Dorados de Chihuahua, Mexico)
Juan Camargo (Northwest College, NCAA)
Israel Gutierrez (Dorados de Chihuahua, Mexico)
Joshua Ibarra (Brampton Honey Badgers, Canada)
Daniel Amigo (Libertadores of Querétaro, Mexico)
Jose Estrada (Halcones of Xalapa, Mexico)
Victor Alvarez (Soles de Mexicali, Mexico)
Alejandro Reyna (Halcones de Ciudad Obregon, Mexico)
Irwin Avalos (Libertadores of Querétaro, Mexico)

August 30, 2023 5:33 PM ET

How does Mexico arrive?

Mexico arrives for the game with three defeats in the three games it played in the World Cup. The team scored a maximum of 72 points in the entire tournament, averaging 95 points conceded.

August 30, 2023 5:28 PM ET

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

The Basketball World Cup, also known as the FIBA Basketball World Cup, is This is an international men's basketball tournament organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Like the Football World Cup, the Basketball World Cup takes place every four years and brings together the best national basketball teams from around the world.

The first Basketball World Cup was held in 1950, and since then it has been one of the most prestigious events in the world of international basketball. Teams such as the United States, the Soviet Union (today Russia), Spain, Australia and Yugoslavia (today independent nations) have been highlighted in the competition ;o over the years.

The United States is remarkably successful at the Basketball World Cup, having won several titles over the years. However, the popularity and participation of NBA players in the Summer Olympics often attract more attention than the Basketball World Cup.

The current edition, in 2023, will count on 2023. with three locations: Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. In the current edition, it has 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four. as happens in the Football World Cup.

Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines and Italy

Group B: South Sudan, Serbia, People's Republic of China, and Puerto Rico

Group C: United States, Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand

Group D: Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, and Lithuania

Group E: Germany, Finland, Australia, and Japan

Group F: Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia and Venezuela

Group G: Brazil, Islamic Republic of Iran, Spain and Ivory Coast

Group H: Canada, Latvia, France, and Lebanon.

The biggest winners of the tournament: United States (5), Brazil (2), Argentina (1), Spain (2) and the former Yugoslavia (5) and Soviet Union (3)

August 30, 2023 5:23 PM ET

The game will be played at Manila

The New Zealand vs Mexico game will be played at Manila, with a capacity of 20.000 people.

August 30, 2023 5:18 PM ET

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August 30, 2023 5:13 PM ET
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