On Monday, two of the basketball powerhouses, the United States and Australia, engaged in an enthralling tune-up game in advance of the highly anticipated Summer Olympics. The match, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, was a fiercely contested battle as both teams sought to demonstrate their skill and attain match fitness in readiness for the forthcoming Olympics in Paris.
The United States emerged as the victors in a closely fought encounter, with outstanding performances from Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, and Anthony Edwards. Both teams exhibited their prowess with impressive team shooting from beyond the three-point line. Under the guidance of coach Steve Kerr, the United States improved its pre-Olympic record to 2-0, with frontcourt players such as Davis and Bam Adebayo delivering standout performances.
Meanwhile, Australia was led by Jock Lansdale, who produced an exceptional performance by contributing 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, leading a late comeback effort. In addition, Josh Giddey demonstrated his talent with 17 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in 27 minutes, showcasing the impressive skill and potential of the Australian team.
The following is a breakdown of the complete box score from the thrilling clash between these two basketball powerhouses.
USA & Australia Basketball Box Score
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Final
USA
32
21
23
22
98
Australia
21
16
26
29
92
USA Stats
Player
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG-FGA
3P-3PA
FT-FTA
Jayson Tatum
21
7
4
5
0
0
3-4
0-1
1-2
LeBron James
21
10
3
3
0
0
3-8
1-4
2-2
…. (and so on for the rest of the USA team)
Australia Stats
Player
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG-FGA
3P-3PA
FT-FTA
Dyson Daniels
20
14
3
1
3
0
6-8
1-2
1-2
Nick Kay
24
7
3
1
0
0
3-7
1-2
0-0
… (and so on for the rest of the Australia team)
The game was marked by intense moments and impressive displays of talent from both the USA and Australia’s basketball teams. As the Olympic Games approach, the exhibition game offered an exciting preview of the competition that awaits in Paris.
With both teams demonstrating their strengths and identifying areas for improvement, basketball enthusiasts can certainly anticipate an exhilarating and fiercely competitive event at the upcoming Olympics.