Deck scored nine points in the second quarter to power Argentina to a 38-25 lead at halftime.

Argentina went on to lead by 18 points, but Venezuela displayed fortitude as Michael Carrera scored 12 straight points to keep his team's hopes alive, before Argentina soon ran away with the game.

"We need at least 20 more games like this to grow as a national team. Tonight we could not execute our defensive plan as Argentina played in their style," said Venezuela's head coach Fernando Duro.

Four players scored in the double-digits for Venezuela. Carrera made 7 of 10 field goals to finish with 19 points.

Earlier in the day, Poland erased an 11-point deficit in the first half to defeat Russia 79-74.

Argentina and Poland will contend for group winner on Sunday, while Venezuela is set to take on Russia.

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