USA Basketball survives a tough test and rallies to beat Montenegro 85-73 at the World Cup
The U.S. got its first real test of the Basketball World Cup and found a way to survive and remain unbeaten
By TIM REYNOLDS
Published - Sep 01, 2023, 06:41 AM ET
Last Updated - Sep 01, 2023, 06:41 AM EDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. got its first real test of the Basketball World Cup on Friday, and found a way to survive and remain unbeaten.
Barely.
Anthony Edwards scored 17 points, Austin Reaves had 12, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 11 and the Americans overcame a halftime deficit to beat Montenegro 85-73 in the second-round opener at the World Cup for both teams. It put the U.S. on the brink of clinching a spot in the quarterfinals.
Mikal Bridges and Tyrese Haliburton each scored 10 for the U.S. (4-0).
