ducks
08-22-2006, 09:58 AM
Argentina improves to 3-0 at basketball worlds
By JIM ARMSTRONG, AP Sports Writer
August 21, 2006
SENDAI, Japan (AP) -- Walter Herrmann scored 25 points to help Argentina secure a place in the second round of the basketball world championships with a 96-54 victory over Venezuela on Monday.
Herrmann, who plays in Spain, shot 70 percent from the field and also led Argentina (3-0) with nine rebounds. For the second straight game, Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs saw little playing time, finishing with five points in 16 minutes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni left the game with 7 minutes left in the third quarter when he landed awkwardly on his ankle. He remained on the bench for the rest of the game but appeared in considerable pain when he left the court after the final buzzer. Nocioni had five points in 13 minutes.
Argentina coach Sergio Hernandez said Nocioni should be ready to go for the team's next game against Nigeria on Wednesday.
"After the game, he said he'll be fine," Hernandez said. "The doctor looked at him and said he'll be OK after a rest day."
Richard Lugo scored 15 points to lead Venezuela (1-2), which was no match for the Argentineans.
Herrmann, who had 23 points against Lebanon on Sunday, scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter as Olympic champion Argentina took a 94-44 lead.
Luis Scola, who also plays in Spain, scored 17 points in the first half.
Argentina, runner-up at the 2002 world championships in Indianapolis, has outscored its opponents 283-196 in three games.
By JIM ARMSTRONG, AP Sports Writer
August 21, 2006
SENDAI, Japan (AP) -- Walter Herrmann scored 25 points to help Argentina secure a place in the second round of the basketball world championships with a 96-54 victory over Venezuela on Monday.
Herrmann, who plays in Spain, shot 70 percent from the field and also led Argentina (3-0) with nine rebounds. For the second straight game, Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs saw little playing time, finishing with five points in 16 minutes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni left the game with 7 minutes left in the third quarter when he landed awkwardly on his ankle. He remained on the bench for the rest of the game but appeared in considerable pain when he left the court after the final buzzer. Nocioni had five points in 13 minutes.
Argentina coach Sergio Hernandez said Nocioni should be ready to go for the team's next game against Nigeria on Wednesday.
"After the game, he said he'll be fine," Hernandez said. "The doctor looked at him and said he'll be OK after a rest day."
Richard Lugo scored 15 points to lead Venezuela (1-2), which was no match for the Argentineans.
Herrmann, who had 23 points against Lebanon on Sunday, scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter as Olympic champion Argentina took a 94-44 lead.
Luis Scola, who also plays in Spain, scored 17 points in the first half.
Argentina, runner-up at the 2002 world championships in Indianapolis, has outscored its opponents 283-196 in three games.