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Team USA Shines in Quarterfinal Basketball Match Against Brazil
In an exciting quarterfinal match in Paris, Team USA is making waves with a dominant lead against Brazil, sitting at 63-36 at halftime. The game saw Brazil making a brief comeback in the second quarter, cutting down a 19-point deficit to just eight points after a 13-2 run. But Team USA rallied, finishing the quarter strong with a staggering 21-2 run of their own.
Joel Embiid has been a standout for the States, scoring 14 points and pulling down seven rebounds. The star center hasn’t just impressed on the court; he’s also been engaging with the vibrant French crowd by responding to their boos with some playful taunts. Despite this, LeBron James is proving to still be the top player, contributing 10 points and eight assists to the team’s success.
The overall performance from Team USA has been solid, with every player who stepped onto the court managing to score. They’ve shown great shooting skills, hitting nearly 60% of their shots and remaining perfect from the free-throw line with 11 of 11 attempts. On the defensive end, they’ve been relentless, not allowing Brazil to find their rhythm.
In another game, Brazil’s Marcelo Huertas is doing his best to keep his team alive, scoring nine points as they try to battle back against the Americans. Meanwhile, the crowd at the Bercy Arena is fully engaged, cheering for both sides as the intensity of the game rises.