Team USA got off to a good start in this morning’s game, with Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker leading the way for Team Shamrock. After three minutes, Team USA had a 10-2 lead, with Tatum contributing 2 points an assist and a block, while Kemba had a three pointer and a steal to his credit.
Then Turkey began slowly chipping away at the lead, and by the one minute mark Team USA was clinging to a one point lead, 20-19. The US scored six of the next eight points, to finish the quarter with a five point advantage.