Nigeria routs Argentina in exhibition game 94-71 two days after beating Team USA
Nigeria routs Argentina in exhibition game 94-71 two days after beating Team USA
After springing an upset against Team USA, Nigeria continues to impress with a dominant showing against Argentina.
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Nigeria continues to tear things up on the hardwood ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Led by former NBA head coach Mike Brown, Nigeria followed up its 90-87 upset of Team USA with a 94-71 demolition against Argentina, the world’s No. 4 side. That’s two massive wins for D’Tigers as they ramp up ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
And they’re not just hitting shots on the court.
You can critique the other team without disrespecting us. Put some respect on the flag and the mother land! Don’t forget where your ancestors came from !!!! https://t.co/d7B1lK0nLW
— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) July 12, 2021
We don’t subtweet. So yes we are talking to you @stephenasmith
— D’Tigers | Nigeria Basketball (@NigeriaBasket) July 12, 2021
Jahlil Okafor led Nigeria with 15 points while Josh Okogie and Chimezie Metu had 10 each. Nigeria limited Argentina to 35.9 percent shooting from the floor while hitting 48.1 percent of its own shots. D’Tigers didn’t make an insane amount of triples this time around, but did well enough in other areas to win in a rout.
Many pundits and fans were blasting Team USA for losing to Nigeria, but it’s becoming clear D’Tigers are no pushovers. A 23-point win over Argentina shows Nigeria has the talent and coaching to make noise in the upcoming Olympics. Keep an eye on this group going forward.
