US shakes off slow start and tops New Zealand 99-72 in Basketball World Cup opener
1 year, 3 months ago

US shakes off slow start and tops New Zealand 99-72 in Basketball World Cup opener

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Paolo Banchero knows all about the haka, the traditional dance that was performed by New Zealand’s players pregame on Saturday as the traditional rallying cry to show national pride and serve as a challenge to opponents. Banchero scored 21 points off the bench in his first World Cup game, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the U.S. shook off a 10-point early deficit on the way to beating New Zealand 99-72 in the tournament opener for both teams. “I think his defense energized his offense.” New Zealand’s players performed that pregame haka — the show of dancing, stomping and chanting done by the entire 12-man roster — with the U.S. players standing at the other end and watching in silence. “Much tougher one.” TIP-INS New Zealand: No player on New Zealand’s roster has played an NBA game. The U.S. outscored New Zealand by 28 points in Josh Hart’s 15 minutes of play.. Haliburton and Jalen Brunson each scored 10 points for the Americans.

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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New York Times  

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1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: USA defeats Jordan, ready for tougher challenge in second round

The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

USWNT scores 5 goals to win second straight international friendly vs. New Zealand

New York Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: USA sets points record in South Korea rout

The Hindu  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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New York Times  

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