The U.S. reserves scored 55 points compared to just 23 points for the Spanish bench.
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Durant, who scored 18 of his 24 first-half points in the second quarter, joins the NBA Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors next season after their record-setting 73-win 2015-16 campaign. “I’m here today three gold medals later”. “He splashed yet another trey “ he finished with five “ and the US led, 38-22.
“We came here and despite what people are saying about this group, being less talented and not blowing teams out, we did a good job of bottling all that up and unleashed it on Serbia”, forward Paul George said.
Former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant, who had been inconsistent throughout the tournament, saved his best for last, leading all players with thirty points.
He can retire from the national team knowing that his dedication to USA Basketball can never be questioned.
Earlier, Spain defeated Australia 89-88 in the bronze medal game behind Pau Gasol’s 31 points and 11 rebounds to earn a third consecutive top-three finish at the Olympics.
For sure, while most folks use the Olympics to introduce themselves to the world, Durant used the Games to remind the world. They needed the scoring machine from the 2010 FIBA World Cup and 2012 London Olympics.But Durant was concerned with making sure other players involved.
Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart and Elena Delle Donne won gold medals in their Olympic debuts. Anthony stated after the game these Olympic games would be his last.
“Durant then hugged Mike Krzyzewski, who, in his last Olympics, becomes the greatest USA coach in Olympic history in breaking Hank Iba”s record with three consecutive golds.
Carmelo Anthony won his third gold medal in four Olympic appearances. “That says a lot for the program that’s been developed”, Krzyzewski said. “He took responsibility for the loss and gave credit to the Greek team and we’ve built on that”. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa won the gold and silver medals at the event.
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Yesterday, after the USA’s latest win, a 96-66 win over Serbia in the final of the 2016 Olympics, Colangelo challenged the rest of the world to catch up and compete with the USA.
