Team Usa Take Final Win Against Team Spain Before Olympics

With the Olympics nears, Men’s basketball team of the USA completes its preparation with the final exhibition game.

And for the final exhibition game, team USA competed with team Spain on Sunday.

Losing the first two games of the exhibition games, team USA finally ended the exhibition game on a happy note with wins back-to-back.

Team USA defeated Team Argentina in the last game.

Now, team USA won against team Spain 83-76 before the team heads for Tokyo for the Olympics.

Damian Lillard led team USA. Followed by Kevin Durant, Keldon Johnson, and Zach Lavine who also scored in double-figures.

On the other hand, Ricky Rubio led team Spain, scoring game-high points. Followed by Willy Hernangomez and

, who scored in double figures along with Ricky.

Team Spain started the game strong, taking the lead in the first quarter but team USA made a comeback and won the game at the end.

The first quarter goes to team Spain

Jayson Tatum took the first shot of the first quarter, dropping a fadeaway jumper.

Team Spain answered back, and even took the lead over team USA before Damian Lillard dropped a jump shot from the free-throw line.

Draymond Green added another bucket, dropping a jumper. Subsequently, Damian came up with a three-pointer.

Team USA took a six-point lead halfway into the quarter as Kevin Durant blocked Ricky Rubio at the rim.

Finally, Rubio dropped a jumper and came up with an assist to Usman Garuba for a dunk on the next possession.

Alex Abrines knocked down a jumper and tied the game with 3:04 remaining in the quarter.

Sergio Rodriquez knocked down a three-pointer and team Spain took the lead.

They were 12-10 with 2:12 remaining in the quarter as Pau Gasol knocked down a floater.

Durant answered back, dropping a jumper on the other end. While Usman dropped a layup and also drew a foul in the process.

Paul Gasol tipped off Usman’s free-throw miss. Jeremy drove straight to the other end to drop a layup.

Hence, the quarter ended 18-14 with team Spain taking the lead.

Team USA cut the lead in the second quarter.

Rudy Fernandez took the first shot of the second quarter, knocking down a three-pointer.

Bam Adebayo answered back, dropping a hook shot on the other end.

Willy Henangomez knocked down a jumper despite Adebayo guarding him.

Keldon Johnson blocked Usman Garuba at the rim. Subsequently, Rudy knocked down a three-pointer.

On the other end, Johnson came up with a three-pointer on Tatum’s past as an answer.

Ricky dropped a jumper and team Spain took an 8-point lead. Durant answered back, knocking down a three-pointer.

Subsequently, Rubio dropped a jumper on the next possession.

And Lillard answered with a three-pointer on the other end.

Rubio again dropped another bucket, this time from behind the arc, which gave team Spain a 7-point lead.

On the other hand, Kevin dropped a fadeaway jumper and also drew a foul in the process.

Tatum came up with a block on Rubio at the rim. Kevin Durant knocked down a three-pointer and cut the lead to four-point.

Eventually, the quarter ended 38-36 with team USA cutting team Spain’s lead to two-point going to the third quarter.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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