10 notes from USA’s blowout win over Puerto Rico

10 notes from USA’s blowout win over Puerto Rico

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Quick notes I put together after Team USA’s 117-74 exhibition victory vs. Puerto Rico last night.

  1. Anthony Edwards’ quick burst and ability to run the floor are so fun to watch.
  2. Jalen Brunson is a true point guard, loved seeing him both slow it down and push the pace.
  3. Puerto Rico’s Tremont Waters can easily still come off the bench for an NBA team, very confident 25-year-old undersized guard.
  4. USA looked a little shaky defending off the ball and communicating early on, however to PR’s credit, the club executed some nice plays/knocked down a few deep threes.
  5. Jaren Jackson Jr.’s presence on both ends will play a major role in Team USA’s success. The soon-to-be 24 year old looks ready to take on the challenge of physical FIBA play.
  6. Mikal Bridges, Austin Reaves, and Cam Johnson showed great poise. The ultimate role players in this setting.
  7. Brandon Ingram’s hustle/passing/defense stood out as an encouraging sign. His versatility just continues to grow every day.
  8. Paolo Banchero played like a younger Team USA member who is hungry for minutes to show the world how skilled he is.
  9. Tyrese Haliburton makes the game easier for everyone with his style/positivity (as usual).
  10. Lastly, check out this tough play from USA at 3:38 where Haliburton uses two screens off the dribble then throws a cross-court pass for a Cam Johnson jumper while his defender gets over late because he was focused on Bobby Portis rolling.



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