The United States defeated Argentina 108: 80, winning first in three test battles before the Tokyo Olympics.
It has already been reported that in the first two games, the team led by Greg Popovich unexpectedly gave way to Nigeria with 87:90 and to Australia with 83:91.
On Tuesday, the performance of the USA was more convincing, and Durent was one of the five USA players who finished by accumulating the sum of double-digit points, adding six rebounds.
Bradley Biel also scored 17 points, Zek Lavin added 15 points, Damian Lillard 13 points, including three three-pointers, and Bem Adebajo 12 points in 18 minutes and 19 seconds on the court.
“We played harder,” Adebajo said. “We turned to the defense and were fully connected to the game. We just played basketball, felt each other and made games. That is our talent. ”
Popovich was pleased with the signs that the US team was strong.
“We played well against Australia, we fought under the baskets, we played in defense, we quickly overcame the field, and we kept a good pace in half of the game, but in the second half it disappeared,” said Popovich. “It simply came to our notice then. Hopefully that is a sign that we are getting better. ”
Former NBA player Luis Skola was the most productive in Argentina, with the 41-year-old veteran finishing with 16 points. Nicholas Laprovitola added 13 points, while Fakundo Kampaco added 12 points.
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In the next friendly match on Friday, the United States is waiting for a revenge fight against Australia to finish the training camp on Sunday with a match against Spain.
In Tuesday’s second test battle in Las Vegas, Australia defeated Nigeria 108: 69 (26:13, 23:16, 35:17, 24:23), continuing a series of test match victories.
Chris Goldings scored 21 points in favor of the winners, throwing all seven throws from the game – seven three-pointers. The Australians scored six double-digit points, while four leaders, Joe Ingles, Petty Miles, Matthew Delavedov and Eron Bain, were given a break.
Nigeria’s top scorers were Josh Okodi and Obi Emegano.
The Olympic Games in Tokyo are planned from July 23 to August 8.
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