Tuesday, July 31, 2012
France defeat Argentina in tough match
French guard Tony Parker (L) is congratulated by Argentinian guard Emanuel Ginobili after the Men''s preliminary round group A basketball match.
Argentina's national men's basketball team lost 71-64 to Tony Parker's France in a match for the second round at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Argentina's star Emanuel Ginóbili was the top scorer with 26 points and an assistance, while Parker ended with 17 points and five assists.
Centre Luis Scola was once again Ginóbili's best partner and ended up with 16 points.
France achieved its first victory at the Group A and overcame the defeat against United States in the first round.
Meanwhile, the "golden generation" team has one victory - against Lithuania - and one loss.
It was the fifth time this teams faced each other and France had never defeated Argentina.
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