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Team USA Triumphs Over Canada with a Stunning 86-72 Win

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The 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team secured an 86-72 victory over Canada in their first contest of the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas. This win boosts the U.S. Men’s National Team's exhibition record to an impressive 35-3 as they prepare for the Olympic competition. The USA now moves to 5-0 in all exhibition matches versus the Canadians since 1999.
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Victory in Vegas

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The USA’s starting lineup, featuring <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/devin-booker/3208">Devin Booker</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/stephen-curry/2861">Stephen Curry</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/joel-embiid/2884">Joel Embiid</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/jrue-holiday/3069">Jrue Holiday</a>, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/lebron-james/2994">LeBron James</a>, made a significant impact with a combined total of 44 points, 20 rebounds, and 14 assists during their 89 minutes on the court. This star-studded unit showcased their skills and set the tone for the team's performance throughout the game.

Star (and Stripes) Power on Display

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The Americans excelled inside the arc, shooting 60.0% (30-for-50) from two-point range and 50.7% (37-of-73) overall from the field. In contrast, Canada struggled, recording a 43.2% (19-for-44) clip from two-point range and 33.8% (26-of-77) from the floor. The USA also displayed defensive prowess with nine blocks compared to Canada’s one, highlighting their strength near the painted area.

Dominance in the Paint

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After trailing 11-1 at the start, the USA orchestrated a remarkable 27-12 scoring surge from the 5:25 mark of the first quarter to the 5:33 point in the second quarter. This comeback allowed the USA to outscore Canada in both the second and third quarters, ultimately leading to their victory despite a slow start in the first quarter.

Overcoming Early Deficit

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/anthony-davis/3010">Anthony Davis</a>, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, achieved the game’s only double-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/lebron-james/2994">LeBron James</a>, a four-time Olympian, contributed seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/players/stephen-curry/2861">Stephen Curry</a>, debuting for USA Basketball in 2007, added 12 points, including three 3-pointers, and three assists. This win against Canada sets the stage for USA Basketball’s quest for four gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with both the 2024 USA Women's National Team and the 2024 USA 3x3 Men's &amp; Women's National Teams competing later this month.
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