olympic_men_basketball-en : Brazil vs USA, 2024-08-06
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The USA Men's basketball team defeated Brazil with a commanding score of 122-87 in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament. The game took place at the Accor Arena on August 6, 2024.
The USA dominated from the start, taking a 33-21 lead in the first quarter. They continued their strong performance in the second quarter, outscoring Brazil 30-15. The halftime score was 63-36 in favor of the USA.
The USA maintained their dominance in the second half, scoring 31 points in the third quarter and 28 points in the fourth quarter. Brazil tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter, scoring 35 points, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
In terms of statistics, the USA had an impressive shooting performance, making 57% of their field goals and 48% of their three-pointers. They were also efficient at the free-throw line, making 89% of their attempts. The team had a strong rebounding game, with a total of 34 rebounds, including 11 offensive rebounds. They recorded 31 assists and 9 steals throughout the game.
The leading scorers for the USA were Devin Booker with 18 points and Kevin Durant with 17 points. LeBron James had an outstanding performance with 12 points and 9 assists before leaving the game due to injury.
For Brazil, Bruno Caboclo led the team in scoring with 30 points. He was supported by Guilherme Santos with 8 points and Yago Matheus with 7 points.
Social media posts highlighted various aspects of the game. Fans praised the USA's dominance and the impressive performances of players like Booker and Embiid. There were also discussions about the talent disparity between the teams and the record-breaking scoring from the USA. Kevin Durant's achievement of becoming the all-time leading scorer in US Olympic history was also recognized.
The USA will now face Serbia in the Olympic Semifinals on August 8, 2024.