Tag: USA
First real test awaits Team USA in Fiba World Cup second round – rezal404
Team USA’s Mikal Bridges celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Jordan in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After unsurprisingly dusting off its competition in the group phase, Team USA expects to face stiffer challenge in the second round of the Fiba World Cup. The Americans on Tuesday played like the favorites that they…
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Team USA rolls past Jordan, sweeps group C in the Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Jordan forward Rondae Hollis Jefferson (24) goes over the top of U.S. guard Anthony Edwards (10) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) MANILA, Philippines — Another game, another blowout for Team USA at the Fiba World Cup. And now…
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Team USA making it look easy while still adjusting to Fiba game – rezal404
Tyrese Haliburton celebrates with Austin Reaves during Team USA’s win over Greece in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Through two games, Team USA has made it look easy with an average winning margin of 27.5 points against New Zealand and Greece in Group C of the Fiba World…
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Anthony Edwards, Team USA get home court edge in Manila for Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Team USA’s Anthony Edwards during a game against New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena. FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Team USA’s opener in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday felt like a home game for Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Americans. Team USA, unsurprisingly…
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Team USA coach Steve Kerr embraces possibility of defeat at Fiba World Cup – rezal404
USA team head coach Steve Kerr, center, gestures during a practice session ahead of the Basketball World Cup in Taguig, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) United States coach Steve Kerr has heard several times that a win by an American team made up of NBA players is the closest thing to a guarantee…
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Team USA gets warm welcome in Manila ahead of Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Assistant coach Erik Spoelstra receives a warm welcome upon Team USA’s arrival in Manila for the Fiba World Cup. Photo from USA Basketball MANILA, Philippines—The United States men’s basketball team on Tuesday arrived in Manila to begin final preparations in its quest to reclaim the Fiba World Cup. Images posted on social media by USA…
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USA, Greece, New Zealand, Jordan – rezal404
New Zealand’s Flynn Cameron, USA’s Anthony Edwards, Greece’s Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. ART/MARLO CUETO MANILA, Philippines—All eyes will be on Team USA and its collection of NBA talents when they make their 2023 Fiba World Cup debut on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. The United States, bannered by All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, finds…
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To prepare for Fiba World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices – rezal404
FILE – (L-R) Austin Reaves #15, Walker Kessler #14, Jaren Jackson Jr. #13, Josh Hart #12, Jalen Brunson #11, Anthony Edwards #10, Bobby Portis #9, Paolo Banchero #8, Brandon Ingram #7, Cam Johnson #6, Mikal Bridges #5 and Tyrese Haliburton #4 of the United States stand on the court before a 2023 FIBA World Cup…
Read More Team USA still team to beat in Fiba World Cup, says SBP chief – rezal404
(L-R) Austin Reaves #15, Walker Kessler #14, Jaren Jackson Jr. #13, Josh Hart #12, Jalen Brunson #11, Anthony Edwards #10, Bobby Portis #9, Paolo Banchero #8, Brandon Ingram #7, Cam Johnson #6, Mikal Bridges #5 and Tyrese Haliburton #4 of the United States stand on the court before a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game.…
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USA steamrolls Luka Doncic-less Slovenia in Fiba World Cup tuneup – rezal404
United States’ Anthony Edwards dunks against Puerto Rico during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) MALAGA, Spain — Anthony Edwards led a balanced effort with 15 points, Jalen Brunson added 11 points and eight assists, and the U.S. World Cup team beat Slovenia…
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