Facing Greece was the test of this first round for Team USA. Test passed without incident, brilliantly even since the victory is wide (109-81) and the form was serious. The Americans took this game by the right end, especially in defense.
“It was a very good effort from our players”Steve Kerr told ESPN. “Our idea, in each match, is to exhaust our opponent. We just try to be solid on every possession and put pressure on our opponents. »
Involved from the start of the match, the players of the Warriors coach made the difference defensively in the second quarter, with the substitutes: Austin Reaves, Tyrese Haliburton or Paolo Banchero. Then they were able to take advantage of it on the counterattack.
“With the talent we have, from the first to the last player, we have our chances against anyone”comments the Lakers player. “The starters tire our opponents so quickly with the basketball they practice – playing fast and defending hard – that every time we come in, we have to crank it up another notch. »
After the first victory against New Zealand, qualification is now in the pocket for Team USA before the last match of the first round against Jordan of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Enough to continue working before the level of competition rises.
“We need to attack the game from the start”concludes Jalen Brunson. “We are still in the learning phase and we still have time ahead of us to become better. »
