With excellent defense, good pace and perfect ball circulation, the United States avenged their November loss to Mexico with a clear 89-67 win at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. DC.
Mexico fought well throughout the match with winger Fabián Jaimes, who had a double-double (11 points and 10 rebounds), but his awkwardness at three-pointers (7/28) was very difficult for him. detrimental.
Team USA was simply deeper and more talented, with seven-time NBA all-star Joe Johnson, 40, finishing his night with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Langston Galloway secured 16 points with a 6/9 three-pointer.
“You know, we started this camp with Mexico in our hearts. They humiliated us in Mexico. We were ready to play against them. They beat us there from the 3-point line. And they beat us hard. So, I have to give our guys credit. They came prepared. They followed the game plan and they executed it against a very good team that we respect,” commented coach Jim Boylen.
The United States (3-1) thus join Mexico in first place in the group, but with a better point-average, ahead of Puerto Rico (2-2) and Cuba (0-4).
Photo : Tarik Black (USA, FIBA)
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