In a game where Team USA looked like it was going to suffer its first loss in five exhibition contests, a mad rush, triggered by star performances and solid defense, saved the day and the Americans defeated Germany, 99-91, at the Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates Sunday. The US will now fly to Manila for FIBA World Cup games starting next Saturday vs New Zealand.
The Timberwolves Anthony Edwards solidified his role as Team USA’s go-to guy with 34 points on 11-of-20 shooting to go along with six rebounds, two assists and two blocks while Tyrese Halliburton of the Pacers came off the bench to score 16.