Puerto Rico edges South Sudan in OT thriller
Puerto Rico secured a 101-96 victory over South Sudan in overtime during Group B of the FIBA World Cup on Saturday at Araneta Coliseum.
Ismael Romero led Puerto Rico with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds, crucial for their comeback from a fourth-quarter deficit.
Carlik Jones scored 35 points and added 11 assists and four steals for South Sudan but couldn't prevent the upset loss.
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