USA BASKETBALL SHOWCASE (EXH) USA VS. SPAIN | AUGUST 13, 2023 BOX SCORE
USA BASKETBALL SHOWCASE (EXH) USA VS. SPAIN | AUGUST 13, 2023 POST-GAME NOTES
TEAM NOTES
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: The USA and Spain went back and forth and played a close game before the U.S. pushed ahead in the final frame. In the second quarter, the U.S. took advantage of a 6-0 run to end the half with a 10-point advantage (55-45). The start of the third quarter, however, belonged to Spain. The opposition scored the first nine points in the half, bringing the game back within one (55-54) with 7:44 remaining in the game. The two teams traded baskets and ended the third closely contested (73-72). The U.S. outscored the Spainiards 25-16 in the quarter. Breaking News: The Americans had 24 fastbreak points while Spain recorded only two. The red, white and blue have been great in transition and have outscored their opponents 71-13 on the break in three games. Shot Chart: The USA shot 66.6% (40-60 FG) from the field and 55.6% (10-18 3FG) from beyond the arc. They held Spain to 42.5% (31-73 FG) from the field and 39.3% (11-28 3FG) from 3. The U.S. is shooting a blistering 56.7% (127-224 FG) through three games.
PLAYER NOTES
Just Being Jalen: Jalen Brunson was the guiding light for the Americans. In the first half, he scored 16 points and did not miss a shot (7-7 FG, 2-2 3FG). His scoring came at critical times, as he converted 14 of his 16 first-half points while the U.S. either trailed or led by one possession. He finished with 21 points (9-9 FG, 2-2 3FG) and shot 100% from the field. He also recorded five assists and three re- bounds. Teamer T: Tyrese Haliburton led the team in assists, racking up 12 helpers for the second time (12 vs. PUR). Through three games, he has collected 30 assists and is averaging 10.0 per contest. Consistency Kills: Anthony Edwards registered 11 points (5-11 FG) to go along with a team-leading eight rebounds. Ed- wards has scored in double-figures in all three contests.
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