Despite fighting off foul trouble, Zach LaVine scored 10 points, two assists, zero turnovers, and was impactful defensive as Team USA defeated Spain 95-81 to advance the the semifinal round of Olympic play. The Americans will play the winner of Argentina/Australia for an opportunity to play for a gold medal.
USA Basketball has begun to show some mettle in Tokyo. And now Zach LaVine and the USA team are about halfway to that desired gold medal.
LaVine with 10 points, including seven in a pivotal second quarter when the USA team overcame a double-digit deficit, was one of seven USA players to score in double figures in a rugged 95-81 victory over No.