Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic led his native Slovenia to a 100-85 win over Venezuela in their FIBA World Cup opener on Saturday.
US shakes off slow start, tops New Zealand World Cup opener
MANILA, Philippines — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the U.S. shook off a slow start to beat New Zealand 99-72 on Saturday in the Basketball World Cup opener for both teams.Jaren Jackson Jr. and Austin Reaves each scored 12 for the Americans, who remained unbeaten in six games this summer — the first five of them exhibitions.
It wasn’t easy for the pre-tournament favorites: Their lead was only 12 with 2:01 to go in the third before Banchero hit 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to give the U.S. its biggest edge of the night to that point, and the Americans kept control from there.New Zealand’s players performed a pregame haka — the traditional show of national pride expressed through dance and chanting by the entire 12-man roster — with the U.S. players standing at the other end and watching in silence.
The U.S. could secure a spot in the second round as early as Monday, when it takes on Greece in a rematch of an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. The Americans won that game 108-86, with both teams holding some things back knowing they’d play for higher stakes in Manila.Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis said he expected his team’s opening game — a 21-point win over Jordan on Saturday — to be tough. He was asked postgame what he expected from the matchup with the U.S.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
What you need to know about the 2023 FIBA Basketball World CupMANILA, Philippines — The 2023 FIBA World Cup tips off Friday, with group stages taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia, plus Okinawa, Japan, in addition to the host city of Manila, where the final phase of the tournament takes place at Mall of Asia Arena on Sept. 5. USA Basketball will begin with a Saturday clash against New Zealand at 8:40 am ET on ESPN2.
Weiterlesen »
What you need to know about the 2023 FIBA Basketball World CupMANILA, Philippines — The 2023 FIBA World Cup tips off Friday, with group stages taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia, plus Okinawa, Japan, in addition to the host city of Manila, where the final phase of the tournament takes place at Mall of Asia Arena on Sept. 5. USA Basketball will begin with a Saturday clash against New Zealand at 8:40 am ET on ESPN2.
Weiterlesen »
USA Basketball enters the FIBA World Cup favored but not infallibleThe FIBA World Cup begins Friday, and a youthful Team USA will need to be on its game to reach the final Sept. 10.
Weiterlesen »
Prospect Maluach, 16, to play in FIBA World CupSouth Sudan's Khaman Maluach, an elite 2025 NBA draft prospect who is just 16 years old, will be the third-youngest player in FIBA World Cup history.
Weiterlesen »
FIBA World Cup 2023 Odds - North Americans Favored Over Euro Superstars2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup odds, from August 25 to September 10 in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. FIBA World Cup odds, featuring the USA as the favorite.
Weiterlesen »
FIBA World Cup 2023 MVP Odds - Edwards Pre-Tournament Favorite2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup MVP odds, from August 25 to September 10 in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. FIBA World Cup MVP odds, with Anthony Edwards favored.
Weiterlesen »