Without trying too hard, but playing much better in the second half, the USA they won comfortably 99-72 the New Zealandin their premiere for the third group of the World Cup.
Aggressive polyphony from the Americans, who had him as their leader Paolo Bankero with 21 points, while 14p. with 7 rebounds added Anthony Edwards.
From the Oceania team, the top scorer was Te Rangi with 15 points.
The match
The absolute surprise was achieved by New Zealand in the first five minutes, as it went to +10 (4-14). However, from that point on, the USA hit the gas and went on a 15-4 run to end the first period ahead (19-18). The two teams were together until halfway through the second quarter, with the Americans making a mini-breakout and escaping to +11 (45-34) and Fotou making it 45-36 in the first half.
The USA was in control of the game at the start of the second half as well, initially going +12 (54-42) and reaching +17 (64-47) at the 26th minute. From then on, the Americans were in complete control, closing the third period at +18 (76-58). The match had a similar picture in the fourth quarter, with Steve Kerr’s team having a party and taking the final victory 99-72.
The quarters: 19-18, 45-36, 76-58, 99-72
See here the match statistics
Source: Sport Fm
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