Team USA’s second-string squad stole the show in a 103-86 victory over South Sudan at #Paris2024, securing their Olympic quarterfinal spot! 🌟 While starters like LeBron James and Stephen Curry struggled with negative ratings, it was the bench that delivered the knockout punch 💥
Bench Mob Dominates 🔥
Bam Adebayo (18 PTS), Kevin Durant, and Anthony Edwards combined for explosive plays off the pine, outscoring South Sudan’s reserves 66-14. Coach Steve Kerr’s lineup shuffle paid off big time 🎰 – Adebayo even joked about being the squad’s 'energy drink' ☕️ post-game!
What’s Next? 🏆
With two straight wins, Team USA looks to maintain momentum in their final group stage match. Can they turn this bench magic into gold medal energy? 👀 Stay tuned for more Olympic hoops drama!
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Bench unit helps USA defeat South Sudan in Olympic men's basketball
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