Second appointment at FIBA World Cup 2023 and second win for Anthony Edwards and comrades. Facing an opponent who has to give up his star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Team USA take advantage of the physical gap and above all in terms of talent that separates the two teams. There Greece try to resist, but the United States they escape as soon as the Hellenic defense lowers the defensive intensity. The 1° quarto is balanced, especially thanks to the ex Sacramento e Portland Gerogios Papagiannis (17 points at the final whistle, of which 11 in the first fraction) that keeps his afloat almost alone. It is the second quintet of Steve Kerrdriven by the physicality of Josh Hart e Paolo Banchero and from the readings of Tyrese Haliburton e Austin Reavesto dig the furrow that leads the Americans to the interval on the 37-50.
A team test
The second part of the match serves the coaching staff of Team USA to test the psychological strength of the group, with Kerr that in a time out in the middle of the 3°quarto he asks of his “Three Defensive Possesions Done Right to Close the Question.” The response of the stars and stripes players comes mostly in the offensive midfield, but the final result doesn’t change because on the backs of Anthony Edwards e Jalen Brunsonthe best in the field with 13 points head together with Reaves (15 points, 6 assist e 5 rebounds), and sail to +20without looking back. After the debut all in all downhill against New ZelandThe United States then put in another convincing performance. The impression, also gained during the preparation friendlies for the World Cupis that when the team of Steve Kerr you become almost impregnable when he manages to impose his own rhythm at the match. Now, with qualification basically in his pocket and looking forward to raising the competition bar in the second stage of the tournament, Team USA will face the Jordan on Wednesday 30th August at 10:40.
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2023-08-28 15:59:42
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