Team USA had some nice performances to help lead them to the Semi-Finals, but after losing that game they could no longer win the gold medal. USA then lost to Canada, so they did not win the Bronze medal either.
Germany ended up defeating Serbia 83-77 to win the gold medal.
Team USA's roster this year consisted of:
Paolo Banchero - Orlando Magic
Mikal Bridges - Brooklyn Nets
Jalen Brunson - New York Knicks
Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers
Brandon Ingram - New Orleans Pelicans
Jaren Jackson Jr. - Memphis Grizzlies
Cameron Johnson - Brooklyn Nets
Walker Kessler - Utah Jazz
Bobby Portis - Milwaukee Bucks
Austin Reaves - Los Angeles Lakers
Here is a recap of each game played by Team USA:
Round 1:
vs. New Zealand:
Final Score:
99-72 USA Wins
Stat Leaders:
Paolo Banchero - 21 Points
Austin Reaves - 6 Assists
Anthony Edwards - 7 Rebounds
vs. Greece:
Final Score:
109-81 USA Wins
Key Performances:
Austin Reaves - 15 Points, 6 Assists, 5 Rebounds, 4/7 shots made
Jalen Brunson - 13 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 5/5 shots made
vs. Jordan:
Final Score:
110-62 USA Wins
Best Player:
Anthony Edwards - 22 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 50% of shots made
Round 2:
vs. Montenegro:
Final Score:
85-73 USA Wins
Key Performances:
Tyrese Haliburton - 10 Points, 6 Assists, 2 Rebounds, 50%of shots made
Anthony Edwards- 17 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 43.8% of shots made
vs. Lithuania:
Final Score:
104-110 Lithuania Wins
Best Player:
Anthony Edwards - 35 Points, 2 Assists, 1 Rebound, 53.8% of shots made
Quarterfinals:
vs. Italy:
Final Score:
100-63 USA Wins
Best Players:
Mikal Bridges - 24 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Steals (8/11 shots made)
Tyrese Haliburton - 18 Points, 5 Assists, 4 Rebounds, 3 Steals (6/9 shots made)
Semifinals:
vs. Germany
Final Score:
113-111 Germany Wins
USA ELIMINATED
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