USA’s Holland II, Argentina’s three-pointers remain dominant in Day 2

As we still get a pity all eight teams across Groups A and B, stars are starting emerge while storylines still build.

Here are takeaways from the second day of group play:

Ronald Dewayne Holland II shows strength

After shutting down the Dominican Republic 133-74, the us have proven their dominance. It’s only the second day of group play but Holland has shown sensational talent.
Holland combined with Bryson Ansell Tucker to attain 44 total points vs. DOM. Six players scored in double figures combined. and each talent who entered the sport for Team USA scored a minimum of two points.

Putting up 133 points at any level isn’t easy and proves that the us plays with a pace and tempo that wears down their opponents, 62 break points isn’t just impressive — it shows the us could also be borderline unstoppable.

Lights out from beyond the arc for Argentina

On day one, we talked about Brazil’s interior presence and the way dominant it had been vs. Mexico. On day two, their weapon was essentially nullified and overtaken by Argentina’s lights out 3-point shooting.

While most teams struggled from beyond the arc to start out group play, Argentina have shown the centerpiece of their superb offensive structure. The club is extremely effective at distributing the ball and running their schemes smartly, but their ability to stretch the defense and utilize the 3-point line to their advantage creates serious mismatches.

Argentina drilled 16-of-41 3-pointers in their impressive 98-52 convert Brazil on Tuesday. They drilled only eight 3’s vs. Canada, however, they scored 81 total points therein game and showed their potential offensively.

Mexico not using basketball court to their advantage

Thought to possess the advantage of limited travel, Mexico are unable to inspire confidence with two listless performances to open the event. On Monday, the Mexican side was defeated by Brazil by 10 points. at some point later, they were throttled 85-49 by Canada.

The most concerning aspect of their first two outings – and Tuesday’s matchup especially – has been their lack of fluidity on offense. The team looks out of sync and really limited from a chemistry point of view. Beyond Charles Georgelos – who scored 12 points on just 2-of-9 shooting – Mexico didn’t receive one player in double figures.

Shooting 15-of-72 from the sector and turning the shock 27 times isn’t getting to give them an opportunity to beat very many squads during this event.

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