Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, Hield lead Bahamas to a win over Argentina / News - Basketnews.com

Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, and Buddy Hield combined for 69 points in a 101-89 win against Argentina in the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

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The Bahamas national team, led by its NBA stars, achieved an important victory in the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

The Bahamas beat Argentina 101-89 (25-37, 30-16, 27-14, 19-22) and got its second victory, which guaranteed first place in Group A.

Deandre Ayton led the way with 22 points (11/16 2PT), 15 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 1 turnover, and 36 efficiency points.

Eric Gordon added 24 points (5/10 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 11/12 FT), 3 assists, 1 rebound, 4 turnovers, 2 steals, and 19 EFF.

Buddy Hield contributed 23 points (4/7 2PT, 4/10 3PT, 3/4 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 turnovers, 1 steal, and 17 EFF.

For Argentina, Facundo Campazzo finished the game with 18 points (3/7 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 6/10 FT), 10 assists, 4 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 turnovers, and 28 EFF.

In Argentina, 7 teams compete for one ticket to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will take place next year.

Bahamas: Eric Gordon 24 (5/10 2PT, 11/12 FT), Buddy Hield 23 (4/7 2PT, 4/10 3PT), Deandre Ayton 22 (11/16 2PT, 15 REB, 36 EFF).

Argentina: Nicolas Brussino 21 (5/7 3PT, 7 REB, 28 EFF), Facundo Campazzo 18 (5/14 FG, 10 AST, 7 STL, 5 TO), Luca Vildoza 15 (4/11 FG).

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