The USA Men’s National Team hasn’t looked like the juggernaut of international basketball the world has expected to see during their run at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But despite their relative struggles, they’re still back where they've been in a six of the last seven Olympics: playing for a gold medal.
After trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half, the United States once again rallied to come away with a 97-78 win versus Australia in the Olympic tournament semifinals Thursday at Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo.
“We respect our opponents,” said Damian Lillard.