Team USA set the tone for the most part, displaying their offensive prowess with 44 % from 3-pt range compared to the Tall Black’s 32% and a 59% from the Field while New Zealand converted only 36%.
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Paolo Banchero, Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, and Austin Reeves each contributed timely baskets from beyond the arc to put the Tall Blacks on their heels thru most of the game.
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Haliburton and Reeves contributed to Team USA’s hustle, tallying 10-7 in steals. USA moved the ball better with a team total in assists, 23 compared to New Zealand’s 13.
Team USA led in almost every category to dominate this game 6 led changes that mostly occurred during the 1st half.
Banchero led the way for Team USA with 4 of 7 Blocked shots. Depth provided the lift for Team USA with a 54-23 edge in points from the bench.
Team USA’s defense also contributed to 22-6 fast break points including 23-16 points off turnovers.
Both teams had an identical 19 turnovers after the game.