Here are some key points about the Team USA vs Team Canada basketball game:
– The USA basketball Men’s National Team won their first warm-up game since their roster for the Olympic Games ¹.
– The U.S. beat Canada 80-72 in an exhibition clash in Las Vegas ¹.
– The USABMNT will travel to Abu Dhabi to face Australia and Serbia in scrimmage tune-up games ¹.
– The USA play Serbia in their opening Olympic group stage game in France on Saturday, July 28 ¹.
– Team captain Kelly Olynyk is one of 11 players selected with experience in the elite NBA competition in North America ¹.
– The Canadian team for Paris 2024 was confirmed ahead of their game with the USA in Vegas ¹.
– USA assembled just a week ago, so their chemistry is still developing ².
– Anthony Davis finished this game with 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists in just 19 minutes on the court ².
– USA will play Australia in Abu Dhabi on July 16 for their next preparation game, while Canada will face France on July 19 ².
– Anthony Edwards had 13 points, Steph Curry delivered 12 and Anthony Davis recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for the U.S. ³.
– LeBron James added seven points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 19 minutes, and Jrue Holiday had 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks ³.
– The U.S. will play Australia and Serbia in Abu Dhabi, and South Sudan and Germany in London in Olympic tune-ups ³.