USA Dominates Brazil, Advances to Semifinals
The United States showcased their dominance, crushing Brazil 122-87 and securing their place in the semifinals of the Olympic basketball tournament. This impressive performance was a clear statement of their intentions to claim gold.
The American offense was a well-rounded attack, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Booker led the way with 18 points, while Edwards and Embiid added 17 and 14 points respectively. LeBron James was a force both offensively and defensively, finishing with 13 points and 9 assists.
From the opening quarter, the Americans displayed their superiority, establishing a comfortable lead and never looking back. Their teamwork and offensive efficiency were simply too much for Brazil to handle.
The final score of 122-87 speaks for itself, highlighting the sheer dominance of the US team. Their ability to combine high-scoring with impressive defense was truly remarkable.
Referees: Conte, Kreitc, Castillo
Quarters: 21-33, 36-63, 71-94, 87-122
Brazil Lineup: Dos Santos, Felicio, Luzanda, Benite, Huertas, Gi Santos, Meidl, Neto, De Paula, Cardoso, Campoclo, Dias
USA Lineup: Curry, Edwards, LeBron, Durant, White, Haliburton, Tatum, Embiid, Holiday, Adebayo, Davis, Booker