In preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, the United States men’s basketball team defeated Australia this Monday. The Americans won 98 to 92 in a friendly match played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In a series of friendly matches before leaving for Paris, the so-called Dream Team had previously defeated the Canadian team 86 to 72. The Americans still have to face three teams before the Olympics: Serbia, South Sudan and the current world champions, Germany.
The highlight of the North Americans and the team’s top scorer was Los Angeles Lakers player Anthony Davis with 17 points. In Australia, Houston Rockets athlete Jock Landale was the highest scorer with 20 points.
The United States played without two athletes who will go to the Olympic Games. Kevin Durant, who is in the process of recovering after a calf injury. The Phoenix Suns player also missed the Dream Team against Canada.
Derrick White, the champion of the Boston Celtics this season, also did not play in the match. The athlete was called up to replace Kawhi Leonard, who was removed following the decision of the US Basketball Federation.
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The Dream Team won the first quarter of the game by a score of 32 to 21. Australia started the match by scoring points with Landale being the match’s highest scorer, but the United States came out ahead. The North American team took control of the game and finished the quarter with an 11-point lead.
In the second half of the dispute, the United States won 21 to 16. At the beginning of the match, the Americans took a 16-point lead. The quarter ended with a score of 53 to 37. The third quarter was disputed and Australia ended with a victory of 1 point (24 to 23).
In the last quarter, Australia dominated the match and fought for every possible point in search of victory. Australia won the quarter 31-22, but the victory went to the United States: 98-92.
United States and Australia at the Olympics
The Dream Team is in Group C of the Olympic Games and will face Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan. The North American team will take the court in search of their fifth consecutive gold medal in the competition.
Australia are in Group A with Greece, Canada and Spain. After a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020/2021, Australia are hoping to win their second Olympic medal in the sport.
Publication date: 07/16/2024 13:28
