The best version of USA I appeared in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The Steve Kerr Ones overpowered Greece (81–109) and sent a serious warning to those who had doubts. Game coralwith everyone involved and with a seriousness in both baskets Fear.
The beginning was an exchange of blows. The good attacking movement of Greece forced the defenders to change bridges to Ingramless rather than Papagiannis; they stayed with the Hellenic giant. The signing of Fenerbahe, the previous tower of PanathinaikosI finished the first quarter with 11 points.
On the part of the Americans Brunson He took everything that was left in the first game against New Zealand. He was the leader in the early moments, throwing good punches and running the game. At the end of the first leg, it was 19:23 for the USA, more than in the previous session.
Steve Kerr’s pick begins the second set on defense. Papagiannis move the ball From his high post, he forced constant change. The constant absences meant easy points for the United States and with reaves and Haliburton The rhythm changed on the track. Individualities transitioned to collective plays that ended in a basket.
The Greeks once again turned to Fenerbahe’s pvot to close the gap that seemed to be widening by the second. The Americans continued with offensive rebounding, drawing on second chances. The meeting ended at 37:50 at breaktime, and the unfinished United States fell by the wayside.
The USA had no choice in the second half
In the second half, the tonic was different. The overwhelming United States left no choice to a Greece that depended on its unreal individualities against the great American defense with Bridges and Hard to the head. The Papagiannis efficiency and Father Nicholas It slowed, and the reigning Olympic champions picked up the pace. 56-79 He marked the light at the end of the third period, and the smack on the table seemed clear.
The last quarter was that of the secondary schools. Rogkavopoulos, Baskonia’s newcomer, left behind some high-profile action, and Cam Johnson, the penultimate man in Kerr’s rotation, was making good threes from the corners. With the marker already doomed, both teams tried different systems. The offensive transition killed the Hellenes.
The United States liked it, and it sends a clear message to those who doubted its effectiveness. When they find the rhythm, there is no choice in the world that can stop them. Victory over Greece (81–109) and a serious warning to sailors America is here and hungrier than ever.
