If Anthony Edwards was Team USA’s big man against Germany in the USA’s last warm-up match before the World Cup, it was Tyrese Haliburton who overthrew the Mannschaft.
Because while Steve Kerr’s group found themselves led by 16 points (71-55) in the third quarter, the Pacers leader took advantage of the “small ball” to ignite the game behind the 3-point line.
Thanks to three outside shots and a layup, Tyrese Haliburton thus scored 11 points (16 in total) in three minutes, in the heart of a 16-3 which restored the momentum to Team USA, back to three short lengths (74- 71) in this third quarter, however badly started for the United States…
A welcome blow of heat, and widely welcomed by Anthony Edwards, more vocal and leader than ever, on social networks. Both for the American team in this complicated moment, but also for the player, who has been struggling since the start of preparation, with a 2/9 from 3-pointers in the first four games.
“Our group felt we were ruining the game, so I had to come in and solve the problem”, having fun Tyrese Haliburtonauthor of a precious 3/4 by far. “It was more important than anything. I was just trying to regain energy. I can’t miss my shots forever, it was going to fall eventually.
