Boca Juniors Defeats RSSB Tigers in 3rd Place Game of 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup

In the 3rd Place Game of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, Club Atletico Boca Juniors defeated RSSB Tigers with a final score of 80 to 71. The match took place at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

Boca Juniors led the game with scoring quarters of 26, 26, 23, and 18, while RSSB Tigers posted scores of 18, 11, 16, and 17.

Agustin Barreiro was the standout player for Boca Juniors, achieving an efficiency rating of 24. RSSB Tigers' Osborn Shema led his team with an efficiency rating of 11. Boca Juniors had the largest lead at 32 points and a scoring run of 8-0, along with a time leading of 1 minute and 40 seconds. The game featured three lead changes and was tied multiple times.

Shooting statistics showed Boca Juniors with a field goal percentage of 49%, compared to RSSB Tigers' 28.6%. In terms of three-point shooting, Boca Juniors hit 29.2%, while RSSB Tigers had a significantly higher rate of 69.6%. Both teams converted all free throw attempts, with Boca Juniors at 100%.

The game was officiated by referees Petar Pesic from Serbia, Ruben Woolcock from Australia, and Arnold Moseya from South Africa. Timo Probst from Germany served as the technical delegate. This game marked the conclusion of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which also featured Lester Quinones leading NBA G League United to the Final for the third consecutive year.