Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland looks to make a play. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Since the United States began using NBA players in the Summer Olympics in 1992, they have compiled a 54-2 record in exhibition games. That was, until this week. After falling to Nigeria 90-87 in their first tune up for the 2020 (2021) Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the United States suffered another set back just Monday night. Damian Lillard poured in 22 points, and Kevin Durant added 17, but it was not enough to get by the tough Australians.
The Australians stunned the United States 91-83.