The United States Men’s National Basketball Team wiped the floor with Japan 98-45 in the final game of the first group stage at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA barely escaped with a victory over Turkey two days ago but established their dominance early and often in a lopsided match-up with the Japanese National Team.
The Americans started the game on a 13-0 run and held the Japanese to single digits in the opening frame. Although Japan improved upon its pitiful first-quarter performance, their defense couldn’t handle the firepower of the U.