🏀✨ The USA men's basketball team clinched a decisive 103-86 victory over South Sudan in their second group stage game at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Wednesday. This win not only marks their second straight triumph but also secures their spot in the quarterfinals! 🌟
In a strategic move, USA head coach Steve Kerr decided to bench Joel Embiid, who had a tough outing against Serbia, and put Anthony Davis on the court instead. However, despite the lineup—featuring stars like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Jayson Tatum—finishing with negative ratings, the team still dominated.
The real game-changer? The bench players! 💪 Bam Adebayo, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Edwards stepped up, each delivering positive performances. The backup unit blew past South Sudan's bench with a staggering 66-14 point advantage, thanks in large part to Adebayo’s incredible 18-point game, where he shot 8-for-10 from the field. 🔥
\"I just think Steve trusts us,\" Adebayo shared after the game. \"I feel like he looks at the benches, that spark, to come off the bench and really give us a boost, and we did that tonight.\"
With this impressive performance, Team USA is on track for a strong showing in the Olympics. Can't wait to see what's next! 🚀🇺🇸
