The United States has begun its preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Against Canada in the first of their five exhibition matches before the Olympics, Team USA looked dominant. A second group led by Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, and Jayson Tatum eventually took control of a game that began with superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid.
With his forceful play, Davis was able to force his way to a double-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks against the Canadian frontcourt. After coming off the bench, Edwards ignited Team USA with 13 thunderous points.
Results and highlights from USA vs. Canada’s 2024 Olympic showcase match
USA 86, Canada 72 in the end 12:34 a.m. Team USA’s second unit played a strong game as it won by a decisive 14 points. With 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists, Anthony Davis was quite dominant. Stephen Curry scored 11 points, with Anthony Edwards contributing 13 more.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with just 10 points on 3 of 10 field goal attempts. Jamal Murray shot just 2 of 8 times, earning five points as he battled to find his shooting form. Despite RJ Barrett’s 12 points, Canada lacked sufficient shooting.
12:27 a.m.: The US has likewise cleared its bench. With 1:20 remaining in the game, Team USA leads 84-68. Langston Galloway, Micah Potter, and Nigel Hayes Davis are on the Select Team.
12:20 a.m.: With five minutes left in the game, Canada has used its reserves despite limiting the United States to just one point in the first five minutes of the session. With 4:20 left, Team USA leads Canada 74-63.
Third-quarter end results: USA 69, Canada 54
12:08 a.m.: Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, and Anthony Davis, the second unit of the United States, are destroying Canada. With a buzzer-beater 3-pointer from Edwards to close the quarter, they had completely opened up the game.
12:01 a.m.: Canada is engaged in combat. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was cutting Kelly Olynyk, and Olynyk was cutting Alexander-Walker for a layup. With 2:40 remaining in the quarter, Canada is behind 60–54.
Joel Embiid fouled out halfway through the third quarter at 11:56 p.m. In FIBA competition, it just takes five personal fouls, as opposed to six in the NBA.
LeBron James to Stephen Curry and then back to LeBron James for an alley-oop at 11:54 p.m. How is it possible to not find basketball romantic?
Stephen Curry is beginning to cook at 11:46 p.m. On a hesitation dribble, he got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a and-one, and on the next possession, he sunk a triple. RJ Barrett and Jamal Murray’s three-pointers have been crucial in surviving the Curry Flurry. In the opening three minutes of the second half, USA leads Canada 50-43.
