Basketball at the 1987 Pan American Games was held from August 9 to August 23, 1987, at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, United States.

[1] In men's basketball, Brazil defeated the U.S. 120–115 in the final to win the gold medal.

[2] The Brazilian team was led by their star player Oscar, who scored 46 points in the final.

[3][4] Likewise, the women's basketball tournament was held from August 9 to August 23, 1987, at the same venue.

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