Alvarado was seriously injured in 25+3! He was unable to get up with his back on the ground and was carried out of the stadium with a neck brace on a stretcher.

On August 29, in the 2025 Men's Basketball Team America's Cup, Puerto Rico Men's Basketball Team lost to the Argentine Men's Basketball Team 77-82. The turning point of the game happened at 2 minutes and 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter, when Puerto Rico was only 2 points behind Argentina. Puerto Rico's core Alvarado was held down by his opponent when he tried to make a layup.

Alvarado was thrown out of the field and the referee did not whistle. The referee felt that this was a reasonable fight. Argentina took advantage of the fast break and created a foul, so he stopped the game.

Argentina's counterattack took 14 seconds, but Alvarado did not replay. He was unable to get up for a long time. He lay on the ground and wanted to turn over but couldn't turn over. The team doctor immediately entered the field.

Then all members of Puerto Rico came to Alvarado to ask about his injuries. The team doctor put a neck brace on Alvarado, and the live broadcast also allowed the stretcher to enter the court.

Then with the help of several staff members and team doctors, Alvarado was carried out of the arena on a stretcher. Alvarado's injury this time should be more serious, with impacts on his back and neck.

Many fans were cheering for Alvarado. He made 9 of 23 shots in this game, scoring 25 points, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 rebound. If he did not leave the game due to injury, perhaps Puerto Rico had hope of winning this game.

Copa America reporter said: Pray for Alvarado, he had been lying on the ground for a long time and seemed to be seriously injured, and he was very tenacious.

In addition to Puerto Rico's fans posting social media to pray for Alvarado, many American fans are also very concerned about Alvarado's injury. After all, the new NBA season is about to start, and I hope Alvarado can recover as soon as possible.