The qualification will be later. The Americans could validate their ticket for the 2023 World Cup by winning against Brazil, but Langston Galloway and his band fell heavily (94-79).
Team USA failed to contain the Brazilian interiors in the first half. Bruno Caboclo was particularly good, with 14 points and a perfect 5/5 to shoot in the first half. Georginho de Paula added 15 units before the break and with 17 free throws scored, Brazil clearly dominated the proceedings (58-34).
Jim Boylen’s players will react in the second half, but the Brazilians will always have an answer. “They were good, it must be said”recognizes the coach of the American team for ESPN. “Physically, they hampered us. We have to do better and learn from this moment. »
Bruno Caboclo finished with 24 points, Georghino De Paula with 18 points, against Langston Galloway’s 14 points. This second setback for Team USA does not affect the chances of qualification for the Americans, who are still leaders of their group with seven victories in nine matches.
The next game for the United States will be Monday against Colombia, before a last window in February 2023 with two matches on the program: against Uruguay then again against Brazil, currently third in the group behind the USA and Mexico .
