Anthony Davis scores 17 points and grabs 14 rebounds
Anthony Edwards contributes with 14 points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals and energy on the court
Devin Booker scores 16 points and provides two assists
Jock Lansdale scores 20 points for Australia along with seven rebounds and six assists
Josh Giddey scores 17 points and provides eight rebounds and seven assists for Australia
Patty Mills contributes 15 points to the Australian team
Team USA wins exhibition game against Australia with a score of 98-92
In a closely contested match, Team USA emerged victorious against Australia with a score of 98-92 in an exhibition game held in Abu Dhabi. The game served as part of the pre-Olympic showcase for both teams as they gear up for the Paris Olympics. The United States improved its pre-Olympic record to 2-0 with the win.
Anthony Davis was a key player in this match, scoring 17 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Devin Booker also contributed significantly, scoring 16 points and providing two assists. Anthony Edwards put up an impressive performance as well, scoring 14 points while also contributing to the team with two rebounds, two assists, two steals and a significant amount of energy on the court.
The Australian team was led by Jock Lansdale who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Other notable contributions came from Josh Giddey (17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists) and Patty Mills (15 points). Despite their efforts, Australia fell short of securing a win.
The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. However, it was the United States that emerged victorious in this exhibition match, capitalizing on strong performances from key players to secure the win. With this victory, Team USA will head into the Paris Olympics with a sense of confidence and momentum.
Anthony Edwards moved into the starting lineup and put up 14 points against Australia.
Team USA gave up 68 points in the paint to Australia in an exhibition game.
Accuracy
Anthony Davis had 17 points and 14 rebounds in just 18 minutes against Australia.
Team USA made improvements on both ends of the floor but still turned over the ball 18 times.
Jock Landale scored most of his points in the paint with 20 points overall.
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as it focuses on the number of points scored in the paint by Australia and ignores mentioning the number of points scored by Team USA in that area. It also uses emotional manipulation through phrases like 'flashing red light' to create a sense of urgency and fear.
That would be a concerning number in a 48-minute NBA game; in a 40-minute FIBA-style game, it’s a flashing red light.
Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning that Australia is a good test in run-ups to big events and that they exposed weaknesses in previous Team USA squads. He also quotes Team USA coach Steve Kerr making a statement about learning from the game and watching the tape.
][The Australians] attacked the Americans in the middle and found the softness that remains a significant concern. Using aggressive drives, interior passes, offensive rebounds and misdirections, the Aussies racked up an astounding 68 points in the paint.[/]
[Team USA coach Steve Kerr]: Better to learn that lesson now than later. And this will be a good tape for us to watch.
Anthony Davis had 17 points and 14 rebounds in just 18 minutes against Australia.
Devin Booker shot an efficient 57.1% from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line, contributing 16 points off the bench.
Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday displayed selflessness with five and four assists, respectively.
Accuracy
]The US Olympic team gave up 68 points in the paint to Australia[
Jock Landale scored most of his points in the paint with 20 points overall.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains several instances of amplification fallacy and hasty generalization. The author uses inflammatory language to describe the Australian team's performance in the last quarter and a half, stating that they 'took it to us' and 'really made it a game.' However, this is an exaggeration as the score was only cut from 24 points to 6 points. Additionally, the author makes a hasty generalization about Australia's depth when he states that 'it's going to be a massive problem for opponents who don’t have anywhere near that same level of depth.' This statement is not supported by any evidence in the article and is an assumption based on the U.S. team's roster.
]The Australians were great. They fought. They were really physical. Took it to us in the last quarter and a half and really made it a game.[
it's going to be a massive problem for opponents who don’t have anywhere near that same level of depth.
Anthony Edwards scored 14 points, including 11 in the first quarter.
Anthony Davis finished with a double-double, contributing 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Devin Booker shot an efficient 57.1% from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line, contributing 16 points off the bench.
Accuracy
]Anthony Davis had 17 points and 14 rebounds in just 18 minutes against Australia.[
Anthony Edwards moved into the starting lineup and put up 14 points against Australia.
Team USA gave up 68 points in the paint to Australia in an exhibition game.
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position about Edwards being Team USA's No. 1 option and Davis leading the way in scoring. It also uses emotional manipulation by stating Edwards 'looked like the team's No. 1 option on Monday' and 'his confidence recently raised some controversy'. The article also contains editorializing with phrases such as 'it took some time for Davis’ scoring to heat up', '3-point party to open Monday’s USA-Australia exhibition game', and 'even the greatest shooter of all time can have an off game'.
It took some time for Davis’ scoring to heat up, but he was all over the glass the entire 18 minutes he was on the floor.
The Minnesota Timberwolves star went viral for stating he was Team USA’s ‘No. 1 option’ despite the roster including superstars like James and Curry.
3-point party to open Monday’s USA-Australia exhibition game – and James and Edwards were the hosts.
