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sports1 year ago

Team USA Overcomes Australia in Thrilling Olympic Warmup

The USA Basketball Men’s National Team narrowly defeated Australia 98-92 in an Olympic warmup game, despite leading by 24 points in the third quarter. Tyrese Haliburton's back-to-back three-pointers secured the win after Australia closed the gap to six points. Team USA's 18 turnovers and lack of chemistry were highlighted as concerns, with coach Steve Kerr emphasizing the need for quick adaptation. Anthony Davis led the team with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Jock Landale scored a game-high 20 points for Australia.

sports1 year ago

Team USA Overcomes Turnovers to Edge Out Australia in Olympic Warmup

Team USA overcame a strong challenge from Australia to secure a 98-92 win in a pre-Olympics basketball warmup in Abu Dhabi. Despite struggling with turnovers and a stagnant second half, key performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Davis helped the US maintain their lead. Coach Steve Kerr highlighted the importance of depth and learning from mistakes as the team prepares for further exhibition games and the Olympics.