Anthony Edwards led Team USA with 13 points in the game.
Jayson Tatum made an impact off the bench with eight points, driving layups, steals, assists and a rebound.
Team USA took a commanding lead over Canada in the Paris Olympics exhibition with a score of 86-72.
Team USA will be without Kevin Durant due to a calf strain for their upcoming exhibitions. Derrick White will join the team as Kawhi Leonard's injury replacement.
July 11, 2024 / 8:48 AM EDT
Team USA, comprised of NBA champions Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics, along with Anthony Davis and Devin Booker from the Los Angeles Lakers among others, began their preparations for the Paris Olympics with an exhibition game against Canada on July 10. The team faced a slow start in Las Vegas, but managed to outscore Canada 27-12 in the second quarter to take a commanding lead of 41-33 at halftime.
Jayson Tatum made an impact off the bench with driving layups, steals, assists and a rebound in the first quarter. Despite missing any attempts at three pointers, he finished with eight points. Jrue Holiday started alongside Steph Curry, Devin Booker, LeBron James and Joel Embiid but missed a three-point shot and grabbed defensive rebounds during Team USA's slow start.
Anthony Edwards led the charge for Team USA with 13 points in the game. Canada's full-strength team was unable to overcome Team USA, who won with a score of 86-72.
Team USA will be without Kevin Durant due to a calf strain for their upcoming exhibitions against Australia, Serbia, South Sudan and Germany before the Olympics. Derrick White will join the team as Kawhi Leonard's injury replacement.
The exhibition win marked an important step in Team USA's journey towards gold at the Paris Olympics.
Derrick White replaced Kawhi Leonard on the 12-man roster due to concerns about Leonard’s recent knee injury.
Jaylen Brown expressed dissatisfaction with USA Basketball for being left off the team despite his previous experience and NBA Finals MVP title.
Joel Embiid fouled out midway through the third quarter of his national team debut.
Accuracy
]The United States men's basketball team faced multiple challenges, including injuries and roster changes[
Derrick White replaced Kawhi Leonard on the 12-man roster due to concerns about Leonard’s recent knee injury
Deception
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The article contains editorializing and pontification by the author in the form of opinions about the performance of the US basketball team and its players. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the 'chaotic mess' surrounding the team and expressing sympathy for those who were left off the roster. There is selective reporting as some details, such as Jaylen Brown's criticism of Nike, are mentioned while others, like specific instances of deceptive practices by USA Basketball or Nike, are not. The article also contains sensationalism with phrases like 'chaotic mess' and 'walls easily could have caved in'.
Jaylen Brown implied on social media that Nike was behind his snubbing: ‘Nike, this what we doing?’ Brown posted.
The walls easily could have caved in around LeBron James, Stephen Curry and their national team counterparts, but order was quickly restored during the United States’ 86-72 victory over Canada at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday.
The Canadians never mounted much of a counterpunch in the third quarter, as the Americans gradually pressed their talent and depth advantages.
Fallacies
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The article contains a few instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It reports on the controversy surrounding NBA player Jaylen Brown's exclusion from the USA Basketball team, with quotes from Brown implying that Nike's influence may have played a role in his snubbing. Additionally, there are mentions of former president Barack Obama and his motivational address to the team, which could be seen as an appeal to authority. However, these instances do not significantly detract from the overall quality of the reporting.
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown... seemed dissatisfied with the decision. Despite winning NBA Finals MVP and Eastern Conference finals MVP, Brown was passed over by USA Basketball...
Without Leonard and Kevin Durant, who continues to nurse a minor calf injury, Kerr started James, Curry, Holiday, Devin Booker and Joel Embiid against Canada.
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown however seemed dissatisfied with the decision. Despite winning NBA Finals MVP and Eastern Conference finals MVP...
Obama cheered along throughout the night from a courtside seat near the television broadcasting crew, and dozens of former USA Basketball players were recognized at midcourt during stoppages in play.
Jayson Tatum made an impact off the bench with driving layups, steals, assists and a rebound in the first quarter
Holiday started alongside Curry, Booker, James and Embiid but missed a three and grabbed defensive rebounds during Team USA’s slow start
Team USA outscored Canada 27-12 in the second quarter to take a 41-33 lead into halftime
Tatum finished with eight points off 4-for-7 shooting, a rebound, two assists, a steal and a block without attempting any three pointers
Holiday scored nine points in the third quarter and finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over his 20 minutes of action
Team USA will be without Kevin Durant due to a calf strain for their upcoming exhibitions against Australia, Serbia, South Sudan and Germany before the Olympics
Derrick White will join Team USA as Kawhi Leonard’s injury replacement
Accuracy
Team USA had a slow start with a 12-4 deficit against Canada
Joel Embiid fouled out midway through the third quarter of his national team debut
Team USA won an 86-72 victory against Canada in an exhibition game.
Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis showcased strong performances for Team USA.
Canada's full-strength team was unable to overcome Team USA.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The author makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation in the article. He states that Team USA's loss to Canada in the FIBA World Cup was 'compelled many of the best players in the world, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, to suit up for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics.' This is an emotional appeal to readers to feel sympathy for Team USA and understand why they should care about this exhibition game. The author also states that 'This time, the result was different' implying that the previous loss was unexpected and undeserved. He also uses editorializing language when he describes Edwards as 'the best player on the team' and states that 'Every time Kerr tries to turn Edwards into a role player, he winds up creating an even more dangerous star.' This is not a factual statement but rather the author's opinion. The author also makes selective reporting by only mentioning Embiid's poor performance in this game and not mentioning his strengths or potential contributions to the team.
He is still the No. 1 option
This time, the result was different.
The last time Team USA stepped on the court in a major tournament, it lost a 127-118 thriller against Canada for the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup.
But every time Kerr tries to turn Edwards into a role player, he winds up creating an even more dangerous star.
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The author expresses a clear bias towards the performance of Anthony Edwards and his desire to be considered the top option for Team USA. The author also makes several comparisons between Embiid and Davis, implying that Davis may be a better fit for certain matchups. However, there is no overtly biased language used against any specific political or ideological stance.
Anthony Edwards called himself the No. 1 option, and he might be right
But every time Kerr tries to turn Edwards into a role player, he winds up creating an even more dangerous star.
Team USA might need to beat Jokic twice. But there are also going to be matchups like this one in which Davis, who is much lighter on his feet, might make more sense.
Anthony Edwards leads all scorers with 13 points off the bench.
Jrue Holiday's presence on the team is to cause defensive chaos for opposing guards.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the presence of former president Barack Obama at the game and quoting coaches and players. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing LeBron James' history with Dillon Brooks.
“Former president Barack Obama was among the dignitaries watching at courtside.”
“LeBron would rather embrace Lance Stephenson if given a choice between the two.”
“Three minutes later, LeBron returned the favor, with a shoulder, then an elbow check.”
Anthony Davis answered the bell in Team USA’s pursuit of a gold medal at the Olympics, delivering 10 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks and a team-high efficiency rating of 22 off the bench.
Anthony Edwards backed up his words about being the No. 1 option by consistently putting pressure on the rim and leading Team USA with 13 points.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(80%)
The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses his opinions throughout the article, such as 'the Americans’ disappointing fourth place finish at the FIBA World Cup last year was an eye-opener that he needed to field a group for the Olympics that would impose their physicality.' He also selectively reports details, focusing on Davis's performance and Edwards's words without mentioning any potential counterarguments or alternative perspectives. The author also uses emotional language, such as 'encouraging in their pursuit of a 17th gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris later this summer.'
The Americans’ disappointing fourth place finish at the FIBA World Cup last year was an eye-opener that he needed to field a group for the Olympics that would impose their physicality.
Edwards, who blossomed on the scene last year for USA Basketball at the World Cup and proceeded to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to the franchise’s first conference-finals appearance in 20 years, backed up his words from Sunday at media availability. ‘I’m still the No. 1 option,’ Edwards said. ‘Y’all might look at it differently...they’ve got to fit in around me. That’s how I feel.’
The United States showed their length on the defensive end in addition to the glass, with the Americans tallying nine blocks in the win to Canada’s one,
Fallacies
(91%)
There are no explicit fallacies in this article. The author presents a balanced view of the game, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of the US team's performance. There is no appeal to authority or inflammatory rhetoric. Dichotomous depictions are not present as the author provides a nuanced analysis of individual performances and team dynamics.
The 31-year-old Davis, a nine-time All Star and 2020 NBA champion, was the most impressive player in Wednesday night s game because he was so productive on both ends of the floor.
