After losing their first game against a supremely confident and sharpshooting Lithuanian side, the Argentinians seem to have found their rhythm, shellacking Australia and Croatia in convincing fashion.In both wins (and even in the earlier loss), NBA superstar Manu Ginobili and NBA stalwarts Andres Nocioni, Luis Scola, Carlos Delfino and Fabricio Oberto have proven to be the difference between a middle-of-the-pack Olympic club and a legitimate gold medal threat.
Against the previously undefeated Croatia, Nocioni led Argentina with 18pts on 50% shooting (with 2 3pointers thrown in for good measure) and the others followed up with double digit scoring games.
Their remaining games are against Russia and Iran, two extremely winnable games, despite the fact that Andrei Kirilenko and JR Holden are in great shape for this Olympic Games.
If they keep second place, it just might be enough to keep them from meeting the USA Team until the semifinal round.
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