Argentina Wins Basketball Gold at Athens 2004
Argentina Defeats Italy 84-69 for Country's First Olympic Title
NBA Standouts Manu Ginóbili and Luis Scola Lead Argentina to Victory
In a thrilling gold medal match at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Argentina defeated Italy 84-69 to capture the country's first-ever Olympic basketball title.
Led by NBA stars Manu Ginóbili and Luis Scola, Argentina controlled the game from start to finish. Ginóbili, who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, led all scorers with 29 points, while Scola added 25 points and 11 rebounds.
For Italy, Marco Belinelli was the leading scorer with 19 points. However, the team struggled to find an answer for Argentina's offense and could not keep up with their intensity.
The victory marked a historic moment for Argentina, which had never won an Olympic medal in basketball before. It was also a testament to the growing strength of basketball in South America and the impact of NBA players on the international game.
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