Team USA managed to beat Canada 86-72 on Wednesday as they get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Even with a super talented team, they had some early problems. Steve Kerr’s squad eventually found their rhythm and took control of the game.
Check out this video for highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHtIxjKPP9w
Here are three key takeaways from the first exhibition match:
Key Takeaways:
Joel Embiid is still not fully recovered. While his size and strength made a difference, he looked slow on the court. His lateral movement wasn’t great either, probably because he’s still healing from meniscus surgery. Embiid finished with five points, six rebounds, and two assists, shooting 50% from the field.
Jrue Holiday showed he’s more than just a role player. He was a defensive beast with two blocks and affected many other shots. His ability to guard multiple positions helped Team USA turn defense into fast breaks. Holiday also scored 11 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists.
Fans might think Holiday could be a star for Team USA this summer.
Anthony Davis could be the team’s standout player if he stays healthy. After struggling with injuries in recent years, he looked dominant against Canada. Davis scored 10 points, snagged 11 rebounds, handed out two assists, got two steals, and blocked four shots.
What do you think? Will these players lead Team USA to gold?
