Argentina handed the Dominican Republic its worst loss of the FIBA Americas tournament winning 84-58. Even with the loss, the Dominican Republic will take on Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday.
The Dominican Republic fell to Puerto Rico on Thursday but have still earned a spot in the semi finals this weekend at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship.
Al Horford finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists while leading the Dominican Republic to victory over Uruguay 84-76
The Dominican Republic and Al Horford finish Preliminary Round play at the FIBA Americas Championship with a 3-1 record after knocking off Brazil 79-74.
Al Horford and the Dominican Republic National team moved their record to 2-0 in the FIBA Americas Championship as they completed a furious comeback against Venezuela winning 92-89.
Greivis Vasquez and Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies begin FIBA Americas and EuroBasket play, respectively, looking to build on last year's successes.
Atlanta's Al Horford scored a game high 24 points in the Domican Republic's opening game win over Cuba at the FIBA Americas Championship.
Atlanta Hawks All-Star center Al Horford leads the Dominican Republic into the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship tournament in Argentina.
