FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Day 5 Results

Modified Nov 28, 2017 06:56 GMT

The Philipine squad enjoying a win heading into their 2-0 encounter against Australia in February. — The Philippine squad enjoying a win heading into their 2-0 encounter against Australia in February.

FIBA Americas Group B:

Brazil's fans are going wild during their team's win against Venezuela.

Brazil 72, Venezuela 60

Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL-- Anderson Varejao pulled down a double-double for Brazil with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win in the all South American group. Edwin Mijares countered for Venezuela with 16 points. Venezuela's 36% free throw shooting was the biggest problem in the game for the Venezuelans.

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Chile 74, Colombia 69

Medellin, Colombia-- Colombia's 26% from the three-point line wasn't any match for Chile's 58% from the same line. Suarez for Chile scored 20 in the win, part of 3 Chilean players in double figures compared to the 4 Colombian players in the same range. Colombia's 10 team steals wasn't enough to counter Chile's 42 rebounds.

Next games for this group will be played February 22nd: Venezuela (1-1) vs Chile (1-1), Brazil (2-0) vs Colombia (0-2)

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Edited by Yash Matange