"Argentina came out swinging in the first quarter, starting the game on an 11-0 run over the first four minutes. Meanwhile, it was a discombobulated, disjointed mess from the SMNT, especially on the offensive end as they didn't record a single FG in the first eight minutes of the game, missing their first eight attempts and turning it over three times."
"The offense, especially with the starting lineup that featured David Muenkat, was a major concern for me entering the semifinals and it unfortunately reared its ugly head at the worst time possible. It's notable that Muenkat was subbed out almost immediately (after 1:04 of game time) so I'm not sure I understand the rationale for starting him in the first place."
Argentina dominated the semifinal start, opening with an 11-0 run and forcing Canada into a scoreless first eight minutes marked by eight missed field-goal attempts and three turnovers. Canada’s offense, including starter David Muenkat, failed to find rhythm; Muenkat was subbed after 1:04. Despite a stronger performance after the opener—Canada outscored Argentina 64-59 outside that quarter—Argentina shot efficiently, hitting 61.1% on two-pointers (11/18) and 7/15 from three, creating an 18-point advantage from deep. Canada trailed by 17 at halftime. Coach Nathaniel Mitchell extended full-court pressure with Marcus Carr and Trae Bell-Haynes to spark energy.
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