The 2005 FIBA Americas Championship for Women, was the eight FIBA Americas Championship for Women regional basketball championship held by FIBA Americas, which also served as Americas qualifier for the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women, granting berths to the top four teams in the final standings. It was held in Dominican Republic between 14 and 18 August 2005. Eight national teams entered the event under the auspices of FIBA Americas, the sport's regional governing body. The city of São Paulo hosted the tournament. Cuba won their third title after defeating the Brazil in the final.
8th FIBA Women's American Basketball Championship | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Dominican Republic |
Dates | 14–18 August |
Teams | 6 |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Cuba (3rd title) |
Squads
editGroup round
editStandings
editTeam | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Tie |
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Cuba | 5 | 5 | 0 | 421 | 323 | +98 | 10 | 2–0 |
Brazil | 5 | 4 | 1 | 410 | 327 | +83 | 9 | 1–1 |
Canada | 5 | 3 | 2 | 374 | 344 | +30 | 8 | 2–0 |
Argentina | 5 | 2 | 3 | 401 | 379 | +22 | 7 | 1–1 |
Puerto Rico | 5 | 1 | 4 | 369 | 396 | −27 | 6 | 0–2 |
Dominican Republic | 5 | 0 | 5 | 259 | 465 | −206 | 5 | 0–2 |
September 17
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Argentina | 88–89 (OT) | Cuba |
Scoring by quarter: 15–21, 23–18, 17–18, 27–25, Overtime: 6–7 |
2005 Champions of the Americas |
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Cuba Third title |