Today in Sports History: August 27

August 29, 2019

NBA Finals Game 6: Detroit Pistons v San Antonio Spurs — SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 21: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs signs an autograph on Argentina flag (Ginobili's homeland) for a fan prior to Game Six of the 2005 NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons June 21, 2005 at SBC Center in San Antonio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

On August 27, 2004, the USA basketball team lost to Argentina, 89-81, dropping USA basketball from gold medal contention for the first time since NBA players were allowed to participate in the Summer Olympics. Argentina was led by San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili with 29 points. They would go on to win the Gold Medal in the 2004 Olympics, with fellow future and current NBA players Luis Scola, Andres Nocioni, Carlos Delfino, and Fabricio Oberto, among others, leading the way.

Today in Sports History: August 27

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