The United States senior men’s basketball team began its preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic basketball tournament with a bang after defeating Canada 86-72 in an exhibition game in Las Vegas, reports Completesports.com.
The match was played in the early hours of Thursday July 11. [waktu Nigeria] featured Anthony Davis leading Team USA, finishing the game with 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks and a game-high. 22 EF
Additionally, Steph Curry added 12 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 16 EFF to secure his team’s victory.
The U.S. team got off to a slow start in the first quarter losing 14-21, but improved in the second quarter by a margin of 8, 41-33.
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The Americans finished the third quarter on a 9-0 run to take a 15-point lead (69-54) while throughout the fourth quarter, Team USA maintained a solid lead and celebrated a convincing victory.
RJ Barrett was Canada’s best player, finishing the game with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover and 12 EFF.
By Dotun Omisakin
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