Now it’s for real. Lose, and it’s done. The U.S. opens up the knockout rounds against Australia, a team that’s good enough to beat Group B winner Russia. They only have one NBA player
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Tom Ziller of SB Nation on rooting for Team USA: “But this American team isn’t anything like that team. Are there enough similar elements that the anti-razzle dazzle sector of basketball fans can find
Chris Mannix of SI.com: “This one was all James and Durant, who put on an offensive clinic in the third quarter. James set the tone, posting up twice to open the second half, attacking
Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images BOX SCORE There things were, Argentina staying predictably close, giving the United States a fight. Team USA’s defense was lacking and while they were scoring, there was no knockout punch kind
The final run in group play for the United States and it’s one that could really set a tone for the knockout rounds. The U.S. takes on a strong Argentina side that they beat
James Harden doesn’t think he got crossed by Nigeria. Trey Kerby of TBJ investigates: “From the look of that second frame, James Harden is getting crossed over. Sure, it looked way worse once his
Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images BOX SCORE All the proper talking points are now there. After winning by 83 the U.S. needed this test… Team USA needed a wake-up call before the medal rounds… Now
Headlines
- KD named All-NBA first team, Westbrook second team
- Perk donates $25,000 to help build shelters in schools
- Report: Mo Cheeks to interview with the Pistons
- Thunder land the 12th pick in the 2013 draft
- Thunder donate $1 million to aid with disaster relief
- Kevin Durant donates $1 million to disaster relief
- Serge Ibaka named first team All-Defense
How it’s all going to play out, 2012-13 edition
Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images We have a 2012-13 schedule, which means it’s about time I go through it and wildly speculate and guessculate on how it’s all going to go for the Thunder. Two