FIBA World Cup: Previewing The Round Of 16
Jan 5, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward
Luis Scola(4) shoots between Cleveland Cavaliers center
Anderson Varejao(17) and small forward
Anthony Bennett(15) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Sunday
Brazil vs Argentina, 4:00 p.m. (ET)
The Skinny: In potentially the “best” game of the Round of 16, at least on potential, Brazil meets Argentina as they battle for the final spot in the quarterfinals. Brazil is coming off its best game yet, knocking off Egypt by 63 points. Argentina, on the other hand, is coming off an eight-point loss to Greece. The game may come down to Argentina’s Luis Scola vs Brazil’s frontline squad of Nene, Anderson Varejao and Tiago Splitter.
Players to Watch
Brazil: Marcelinho Huertas, Leandro Barbosa, Tiago Splitter
Argentina: Luis Scola, Facundo Campazzo, Pablo Prigioni