Steve Kerr was back on the sideline on Monday evening in Las Vegas with Team USA as they get ready for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Before heading to the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup, Kerr will coach Team USA in five showcase games, with the first one coming on Monday against Puerto Rico.
After only leading by seven going into halftime, Team USA came out swinging in the second half, outscoring Puerto Rico 34-18 in the third quarter. Team USA locked down defensively again in the final frame, allowing only 13 points in the fourth quarter on their way to a dominant 117-74 win in Sin City.
Via @usabasketball on Twitter:
Just another Vegas show!
The highlights from 🇺🇸 #USABMNT's 43-point win in the opening game of the USA Basketball Showcase! pic.twitter.com/QLGOr5Cbc4
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 8, 2023
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Broolyn’s Cam Johnson each tallied 15 points to lead Team USA. Five other members of Team USA registered double-figure scoring efforts. New York’s Jalen Brunson secured a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Next up for Kerr and Team USA will be Luka Doncic and Slovenia in another pre-FIBA World Cup showcase game on Aug. 12 in Spain.
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