Argentina mean business

‘Que partido!! Espectacular!! Sobran las palabras!!’ The words of Manu Ginobili following Argentina’s heavy opening win over Lithuania.

For once Ginobili was outshone, despite pleasing statistics of 21 points and 10 rebounds on the night. Phoenix Suns new acquisition Luis Scola top scored with 32 as the South Americans cruised to a 102-79 win against respectable opponents. Eleven from twenty seven attempts from distance hit the nylon as fellow NBA star Carlos Delfino helped himself to six with twenty points overall in just twenty two minutes on court.

Lithuanian captain Linas Kleiza led their scoring with twenty but it was in vain as the Argentinians set down a marker as to where their tournament may go. Ginobili’s translation? ‘That match!! Spectacular!! No words!!’ Who needs words with a display like that!