The U.S. men’s national basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the knockout round with a commanding 104-83 victory over Puerto Rico on Saturday. Despite facing scrutiny throughout the tournament, Team USA delivered an impressive performance, led by the electrifying play of Anthony Edwards. Fans and analysts have been closely monitoring Team USA’s journey and they raved about the team’s performance.
One fan called Anthony Edwards a ‘Demon’ after his performance.
DEMONNNN
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) August 3, 2024
A second fan called for Edwards to start over the Booker.
Should start over booker
— ⛈️ (@GilgeousSZN) August 3, 2024
A third fan said Edwards is better than Tatum.
Ant is only 22 and already better than Tatum
— 👑 (@Lebronin1) August 3, 2024
A fourth fan said that he might be the only one who can pass Kevin Durant’s Olympic scoring record.
He might be the only one to pass KD for that Olympic scoring record.
— God Ghost Writer 👁🗨 (@kingchudy) August 3, 2024
A fifth fan called LeBron James the greatest all-around player of all time.
Greatest all around player ever
— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) August 3, 2024
A sixth fan stated LeBron is aging like fine wine.
Aging like fine wine
— jeffrey🃏 (@_jefferydery) August 3, 2024
A seventh fan called Kevin Durant an ‘Olympic Demon.’
https://twitter.com/tronnniel/status/1819779596197437816
Star center Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup after a brief absence, while Stephen Curry looked to shake off a slow start to the Olympics.
From the outset, Team USA demonstrated their offensive prowess. Anthony Edwards stole the spotlight, finishing with 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting. His performance was a showcase of his entire scoring arsenal, from thunderous dunks to clutch three-pointers. Edwards’ domination in the fourth quarter sealed the win for the United States.
LeBron James also played a pivotal role, contributing 10 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. His playmaking set the tone for Team USA’s fluid ball movement, resulting in 30 assists on 40 made field goals. Kevin Durant, who became the all-time leading scorer and rebounder for Team USA, added 11 points and four rebounds, surpassing Carmelo Anthony’s rebound record.
Joel Embiid found his rhythm, scoring 15 points and blocking two shots, while Jayson Tatum notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Team USA’s depth was on full display, with multiple players stepping up when needed.
With this victory, Team USA secured the top seed and will face Brazil in the quarterfinals. The team’s strong group stage performance, highlighted by their +43 point differential, positions them as favorites for the gold medal. Fans are hopeful that the synergy between veteran stars like LeBron, Durant, and emerging talents like Edwards will propel the team to another Olympic triumph.
The dominant win against Puerto Rico has solidified Team USA’s status as the team to beat in the 2024 Olympics. Anthony Edwards’ stellar play and the veteran leadership of LeBron James and Kevin Durant have given fans plenty to be excited about. As the knockout stages approach, the basketball world will be watching to see if Team USA can continue their march towards gold, with their blend of experience and youthful exuberance.
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