FIBA World Cup 2019: Top 5 individual performances from Day 1

David Huertas was among the most impressive performers during Day 1 of the World Cup
David Huertas was among the most impressive performers during Day 1 of the World Cup

#2 David Huertas

David Huertas led with 32 points as Puerto Rico pulled off an unlikely comeback
David Huertas led with 32 points as Puerto Rico pulled off an unlikely comeback

Iran vs Puerto Rico proved to be the best game of the day as Puerto Rico came back from a 19-point deficit to win thanks to Javier Mojica's last-second bucket. However, Mojica's game-winning shot wouldn't have been possible without a terrific performance from David Huertas.

With his side down by 17 at the break, Huertas dragged his side back into the game with an inspired performance in the second half that resulted in an unlikely win. Huertas finished with 32 points while shooting 68% from the field and connecting with 5 of his 7 attempts from deep. No other Puerto Rico player finished with more than 10 points.

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The 32-year-old also recorded four assists and three rebounds while turning the ball over just once. Overall, a great performance from Huertas that puts his team in a strong position to qualify for the second round.

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