In an exhibition basketball game held in Las Vegas on August 7, 2023, the United States’ Austin Reaves made an impressive shot over Puerto Rico’s Stephen Thompson Jr. The game showcased some incredible moments, as well as some sloppy plays. However, the U.S. team, with its superior talent, dominated the game and eventually won with a score of 117-74.
Notable performances came from Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson, who both scored 15 points for the U.S. Mikal Bridges also contributed with 14 points, and the team had a total of seven players scoring in double figures. Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Brunson, Bobby Portis, and Brandon Ingram each scored 11 points for the Americans. Tyrese Haliburton provided excellent playmaking with 12 assists, and the U.S. team outrebounded Puerto Rico with a margin of 53-27.
On the Puerto Rico side, Tremont Waters scored 17 points, while George Conditt IV and Jordan Howard contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively.
The U.S. team’s victory was expected, as they are preparing for the upcoming World Cup. This game was the first of five exhibitions the U.S. team will play before the World Cup. The team will travel to Malaga, Spain for their next games against Slovenia and Spain. They will then continue their preparation in Abu Dhabi with games against Greece and Germany. Ultimately, the World Cup will take place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, with the U.S. team competing in Manila. The Americans will face New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan in the group stage.
The U.S. team has high hopes for this World Cup as they aim to redeem themselves from their disappointing seventh-place finish in the previous tournament. The game against Puerto Rico showcased the team’s dominance, particularly in the third quarter when they outscored their opponents 34-18, creating a substantial lead that they maintained until the end.
Both teams will continue their preparations for the World Cup, with Puerto Rico playing their next game against Italy in Ravenna and the U.S. facing Slovenia in Malaga.
Overall, the game provided a glimpse of the talent and potential of the U.S. team, leaving fans and experts excited for what’s to come in the World Cup.
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