FIBA World Cup: Russia defeats Nigeria 82-77 in Group B opener

August 31, 20190220

Nigeria lost its opening game of the FIBA World Cup, falling 82-77 points to Russia in their Group B clash at the Wuhan Arena.

Guard Josh Okogie scored a game high 18 points, but his effort wasn’t enough to lift D’Tigers.

Six players finished with double figure points, and despite edging Russia in the rebounds, Alex Nwora’s men were punished more from turnovers.

Whoosh, @iamgabevincent2 with the step-back! You know this one’s going down to the wire. #FIBAWC #RUSNGR

https://t.co/U6RPjx3FuZ#NigeriaGotGame @nbbfonline pic.twitter.com/2btO2YHe1L

— Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) August 31, 2019

Nigeria enjoyed a marginal dominance in the stats sheet, but it counted for little as the now faces an upheaval task.

The team next face Argentina.

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FIBA World Cup: Russia defeats Nigeria 82-77 in Group B opener

Nigeria lost its opening game of the FIBA World Cup, falling 82-77 points to Russia in their Group B clash at the Wuhan Arena.

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