1989 Tournament of the Americas
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The 1989 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Mexico from June 8 to June 18, 1989. The games were played in Mexico City. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the five berths allocated to the Americas for the 1990 FIBA World Championship in Argentina. Puerto Rico defeated the United States in the final to win the tournament. Brazil, Venezuela, and Canada also qualified for the World Championship by finishing third through fifth, respectively.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Mexico |
City | Mexico City |
Dates | June 8–18 |
Teams | 12 |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Puerto Rico (2nd title) |
Runners-up | United States |
Third place | Brazil |
Fourth place | Venezuela |
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