Team USA received its stiffest test so far, but its clutch defense and 3-point shooting proved to be the difference-maker. Here are John Fanta's takeaways.
The United States had its hands full with Spain in a one-point game after three quarters, but the Americans outscored the host country 28-19 in the fourth quarter for a 98-88 victory on Sunday in Málaga.was efficient, controlled the game
Brunson has started right where he left off after his breakout NBA season. The 26-year-old led the United States with 22 points on 9-of-9 from the floor, with 16 of those coming in the first half, not to mention five assists.Brunson dictated the point guard matchup, and even when Spain attempted to adjust how they defended him, he was sensational in maneuvering his way through the defense and taking what it gave him. The U.S.
Edwards followed up his team-high 15 points in Saturday’s win over Slovenia with a 9-point, 3-steal performance on Sunday. It wasn’t his best all-around game, but the impact that he had in the game’s final moments serves as a really encouraging takeaway for the United States going forward., the NBA Defensive Player of the Year this past season, imposed his will against Willy Hernangomez and the Spaniards.
With Jackson charging the interior, the length of Mikal Bridges helped the United States defensively as well. Bridges serves as the Swiss Army Knife for this team, and playing alongside his former
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