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Argentina's basketball team beat Russia on Monday for 64-85 in the friendly tournament of Ningbó, preparatory for the World Cup in China, although the victory was marred by the sprained right ankle that Facundo Campazzo suffered when he stepped on To a rival.

The base of Real Madrid was injured in the third quarter and, after a first evaluation that confirmed the sprain , is awaiting new medical tests to determine the extent of the injury. What is certain is that he will not play the last match before the World Cup, this Wednesday against Spain.

"Normally these types of injuries are not diagnosed with fidelity until a few hours have passed. I can confirm that he has a sprained right foot and that he will not play against Spain . For now, just that," said coach Sergio Hernández , after shock.

The albiceleste did not give options to the Russian team at any time and from the first quarter sent on the scoreboard with differences rarely lower than 10 points, finishing the first part in the result 28-39 in favor, an advantage that increased in both last quarters

Two Real Madrid players were the top scorers. Gabriel Deck achieved 17 points and his new partner Nicolás Laprovittola achieved one less , with a 100% effectiveness in two-point shots. On the Russian side Grigory Motovilov scored 14 points for the team, followed by Andrey Zubkov and Andrey Vorontsevich with 13 and 12 points respectively.

It is the third victory in the five preparation matches that have been played to date by the Argentine team that is framed with Russia in group B with Korea and Nigeria. Argentina, which this summer won the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Lima, will debut at the World Cup on August 31 against South Korea.

United States regains confidence

For its part, the opponent to beat, the US team, returned to the path of victory against Canada after the defeat against Australia. Those of Popovich comfortably won their American neighbors by 84-68,

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown , who was the first to face after falling to the Australians asking the entire team for a change in mentality, led the team in attack with 19 points. Kemba Walker and Donovan Mitchell shielded him with 12 points each.

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