10 notes from USA’s blowout win over Puerto Rico
Fast notes I put collectively after Crew USA’s 117-74 exhibition victory vs. Puerto Rico final night time.
- Anthony Edwards’ fast burst and skill to run the ground are so enjoyable to observe.
- Jalen Brunson is a real level guard, cherished seeing him each gradual it down and push the tempo.
- Puerto Rico’s Tremont Waters can simply nonetheless come off the bench for an NBA crew, very assured 25-year-old undersized guard.
- USA regarded slightly shaky defending off the ball and speaking early on, nonetheless to PR’s credit score, the membership executed some good performs/knocked down a couple of deep threes.
- Jaren Jackson Jr.’s presence on each ends will play a serious function in Crew USA’s success. The soon-to-be 24 yr previous seems to be able to tackle the problem of bodily FIBA play.
- Mikal Bridges, Austin Reaves, and Cam Johnson confirmed nice poise. The final word function gamers on this setting.
- Brandon Ingram’s hustle/passing/protection stood out as an encouraging signal. His versatility simply continues to develop daily.
- Paolo Banchero performed like a youthful Crew USA member who’s hungry for minutes to point out the world how expert he’s.
- Tyrese Haliburton makes the sport simpler for everybody along with his type/positivity (as standard).
- Lastly, take a look at this robust play from USA at 3:38 the place Haliburton makes use of two screens off the dribble then throws a cross-court move for a Cam Johnson jumper whereas his defender will get over late as a result of he was centered on Bobby Portis rolling.