FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers: Day 2 results

FIBA Americas Group B: Brazil 86, Chile 73

Brazil's Leonardo Meindl (14) dribbles by a Chilean defender

Orsono, CHILE -- In a packed South American gymnasium in Chile, the fans saw their squad lose to the Brazilians 86-73. There were 5 Brazilians in double digits in this game compared to Chile's 4. Sebastian Hererra led the Chileans with 15 points in the losing effort.

Brazil's leading scorer was Alex Garcia with 14 points. Brazil only shot 22% from behind the arc but still eked out the win. Chile's next game is against Colombia while Brazil take on Venezuela in Group B.