SAITAMA, Japan – The United States men’s basketball team scored a morale-boosting victory Wednesday by bombing Iran 120-66. USA men’s team. At that time, only one Olympic team failed to win a gold medal, and the bronze medal that the team won in 2004 was considered a disaster. Nigeria
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66İran B USA was leading 16 after the first quarter and 30 at halftime. The Americans’ speed and ball return helped them get more than their fair share of open shots, especially 3 points, and their defensive intensities prevented Iran from gaining any real momentum in the offensive. 21 of seven points, including six in the first half. At some point in the second quarter, after Lillard found a perfect 3, defender Hamed Haddadi, Iran’s best player, raised his hands and said, “What are you going to do?” >
“We came today. We went out more freely as individuals and did the shots we normally love,” said Kevin Durant from the USA.
The United States will finish their group match on Saturday night against the Czech Republic, which has just beaten Iran. The top two teams from each of the three groups advanced to the quarterfinals, with the top two teams finishing in third place, so an American place in the knockout phase was in no doubt. And the team still has undeniably the most successful roster in the Games.
But against serious teams led by NBA stars – maybe Spain with Ricky Rubio and the Gasol brothers, or
with Luka Doncic
Slovenia – – has not started yet and the United States must win the endgame.
The American team brings together the extreme players who played in the NBA. only joined the team on Sunday – Devin Booker, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday – should continue to evolve. has yet to save a definitive gold medal for the USA
Last number of medals ›
Total | 9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese | 11 | 5 | 8 | 24 |
Russian Olympic Committee | 7 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
Australia | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
