Miami Heat’s big man Bam Adebayo played efficient minutes in Team USA’s 98-92 win over Australia on Monday at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Playing behind Joel Embiid at the center position, Adebayo scored 10 points on 4-for-5 FG shooting and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line in 18 minutes of play. The Heat big man also grabbed two of Team USA’s 42 rebounds in the game.
Anthony Davis tallied a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Devin Booker recorded 16 points on 4-for-7 FG shooting and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line.
Joel Embiid and Anthony Edwards contributed 14 points each to help Team USA fend off a comeback attempt from the Aussie late in the game.
Here are some of the highlights of the game:
Bam Doing Work
Bam Adebayo has been impactful for Team USA🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZFivpiK6vI
— Heat Clips 🎬 (@MiamiClip) July 15, 2024
AD Dominance
https://twitter.com/LakersEmpire/status/1812909884587057640
LeBron’s Corner Three
Team USA with a beautiful play design
Ball screen to a weak side “Tucker” screen for a LeBron James corner 3.
“Tucker” screens are great against teams that help off a lot. 📝
🎥 @stevejones20 pic.twitter.com/bPCsUfwgSo
— Buckets Basketball (@BucketsBball_) July 15, 2024
Superb Team Basketball
This is art.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/m5KewlQyN0
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
Team USA vs. Australia Highlights
Team USA, who is now 2-0 in exhibition games, will next face Nikola Jokic and Serbia on July 17 in what could be a preview of the men’s basketball finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
THE CONVERSATION.