Team USA Powers Past Puerto Rico in World Cup Warm-up

Team USA Hits the Court, Dominates with 117-74 Victory

Strong Third and Fourth Quarters Seal the Win

Team USA made its debut in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers with a dominating 117-74 victory over Puerto Rico. After a slow start, Team USA pulled away with a 20-0 run, led by Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson, who each scored 15 points.

The Americans outscored Puerto Rico 34-18 in the third quarter and 33-13 in the fourth, forcing 18 turnovers that converted into 31 points. The win is a strong start for Team USA as they prepare for the World Cup in 2023.

FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers

The FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers are a series of basketball tournaments that determine which teams from the Americas region will qualify for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The qualifiers are organized by FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of basketball.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup is the most prestigious international basketball tournament, held every four years. The 2023 World Cup will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.

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