SENDAI -- Walter Hermann came off the bench to score 25 points and grab nine rebounds as Argentina routed Venezuela 96-54 for its third straight victory in Group A at the FIBA World Championship on Monday afternoon.

News photoWalter Hermann of Argentina attempts a shot on the basket as Venezuela's Gregory Vallenilla and Yumerving Mijares look on during Group A action on Monday in Sendai. Argentina won 96-54. AP PHOTO

The win moved Argentina into the second round of the tournament, which begins on Aug. 26 in Saitama.