USA Basketball Dominates European Tour with Triple Win ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup

USA Basketball is in shape prior to its participation in the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup with a triple win on its European tour, against Puerto Rico, Slovenia and today against Spain 98-88.

USA Basketball with guarantees heading to the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup

Close to being friendly games, the USA Basketball team more than fulfilled in the so-called “Centennial Tournament” of the FEB; First, they beat Puerto Rico, then Slovenia, which, although they did not have Luka Doncic, did compete well.

Today they beat the Spanish team 98-88, who also show great conditions and raise their hands to be considered as contenders, with Santi Aldama, Álex Abrines as protagonists.

Factor Jalen Brunson

The current player of the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson, was the leader of the offense of the American team and in the game against Spain he had 22 points.

accurate offensive

Regarding the percentage of effectiveness, USA Basketball reached 67% effectiveness, with 71% in shots from the paint; while in the triples they achieved 56%.

In addition to Jalen Brunson, the players who stood out were: Tyrese Haliburton who had 12 assists in almost 22 minutes, despite coming off the bench; Mikal Bridges got 12 points; Brandon Ingram, Austin Reaves and Anthony Edwards each had 11 points.

Anthony Edwards in charge of giving the final thrust

Anthony Edwards, current player of the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA, was one of the most participative players in the last period of the match; He was also in charge of putting coldness on the court by completing the final basket of victory.

The forward showed a pleasant individual display in the minutes received and, true to his style, stood out in a more physical game in the final 10 minutes.

Steve Kerr glimpses his starting five for the World Cup

Steve Kerr was chosen to guide the USA Basketball team and seek the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup title that in 2019 they were denied.

With what has been seen in these last three games (against Puerto Rico, Slovenia and Spain) the players who could start are already visible:

Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Mikal Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr.

To stand out in the Spanish team

Very good sensations from Juan Núñez in the direction; while on the court Santi Aldama led Spain with 14 points; Willy Hernangómez scored 13 shots, Alex Abrines with 12 and Juancho Hernangómez 11.

2023-08-13 23:16:06
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