Luis Scola (front) of Argentina breaks through against Damian Kulig (R, rear) of Poland during the group I match between Poland and Argentina at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sept. 8, 2019. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
FOSHAN, China, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Argentina tamed Poland 91-65 in Group I to maintain its perfect record after the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup here on Sunday.
Already stepping off the court with a 15-point lead going into halftime, Argentina rode onto a 28-14 third quarter to kill any suspense.
Argentina tops the group with a 5-0 record, ahead of second-placed Poland at 4-1, with both teams securing last eight berths prior to their duel.
Luis Scola registered a game-high 21 points. Marcos Delia made 6 of 8 shots to contribute 12 points.
Delia and Scola combined for all 12 points after the tip-off for Argentina, who led 20-14 after the first quarter.
Fueled by Nicolas Brussino's five straight points into the second quarter, Argentina extended its margin to double digits before returning to the locker room at 42-27.
Argentina paced the match with consecutive fast breaks afterwards to run away from Poland, who came no closer than 20 points in the final 10 minutes.
A.J. Slaughter scored 16 points for Poland. Karol Gruszecki had 11.
Earlier, Russia bagged its third win of the tournament after defeating Venezuela 69-60, but both sides have bowed out from the last eight.
