I know this is day-old news, but I finally have a little bit of time here to mention Luis Scola‘s epic performance in the FIBA Diamond Cup tournament in Nanjing, China yesterday. Scola went off for a game-high 32 points to help Argentina beat Australia 95-91.

Argentina was down by 19 points in the first half, but Scola scored 28 points in the second half alone to key the comback victory!

Everyone has been so excited lately about Ron Artest joining the Rockets, as they should be, and they talk about how Yao, Artest and McGrady will be incredible together. But it’s so easy to forget about Scola, who can be a huge force as seen by this performance. Then add in Rafer Alston, Shane Battier, Carl Landry (hopefully), Aaron Brooks, and it just sends chills down your spine!

Click here for more photos of Scola from his game against Australia, as well as Yao and his teammates watching the game from the stands.

After the game, the tournament’s award ceremony was held where China received recognition for finishing in third place. Click here for photos from the award ceremony.

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