Los Angeles - The USA, gunning for their third straight Olympic b-ball gold award, wrapped up their pre-Summer Games display arrangement with a commanding 110-66 win over world number 25 Nigeria on Monday night.
The Americans' development to the Rio de Janeiro Games included five straight show wins, yet only one came against an adversary positioned in the main 10 on the planet. They effectively beat No. 4 Argentina, No. 14 China twice and moved over No. 22 Venezuela by 35 focuses.
"We played great protection and it prompted some quick breaks," head mentor Mike Krzyzewski said. "Our group is profound. The most flexible group we have had."
In spite of the nonattendance of NBA stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry, Krzyzewski's squad is favored to win a third back to back gold.
About six Americans completed in twofold figures Monday, including Carmelo Anthony, who tallied a group high 19 focuses.
Klay Thompson (17), Kevin Durant (14), DeMar DeRozan (13), DeMarcus Cousins (10) and DeAndre Jordan (10) likewise completed in twofold figures. Kyle Lowry had 11 helps and Jordan got nine bounce back in the triumph at the Toyota Center field in Houston, Texas.
"It was great approach to finish it off. Presently the huge show begins and we got the opportunity to secure," Anthony said.
He additionally grumbled Monday about the b-ball they are going to utilizing amid the Rio Games, saying he favors the heavier NBA ball.
"It is lighter and more elusive," Anthony said. "When it gets wet it is harder to control. That is a ball you truly need to get used to."
Point protect Kyrie Irving (wounded left thigh) and Paul George (left calf) sat out with wounds on Monday. Irving harmed his thigh when he slammed into a Venezuela player amid Friday's challenge in Chicago.
Venezuela is in the first-round gathering with the USA, China, Australia, France and Serbia.
The Americans play the Chinese again to open the Rio Olympics on August 6 furthermore meet Venezuela once more.
- AFP
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