Order has been restored … to an extent.
After dropping two exhibition games against Nigeria and Australia in the span of four days, Team USA bounced back, defeating Argentina, 108-80. With a win under their belts, it’s a step in the right direction for the national team ahead of the Tokyo Games. Now, developing chemistry is the top priority — a quality where other international teams hold an advantage.
“Our biggest thing is that we have to realize this isn’t the NBA. Coach Pop keeps re-emphasizing that every single day. It’s way more physical, guys are smarter and these guys have been playing together for five-ten plus years,” said Bradley Beal after the exhibition victory Tuesday.