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Game Thread: United States vs Slovenia (USA Basketball Showcase)



Time: 2:30 PM CST, 3:30 EST, 12 PM PT

Watch: [FS1](https://www.foxsports.com/live/fs1) (United States) or on Courtside 1891

[Boxscore](https://selecciones.feb.es/Game/20230812#keyfacts)

by Minute-Decent

41 Comments

  1. prematurely_bald

    Was that Zoran denying JJJ at the rim?

  2. Strange_Interview_47

    I don’t think they are used to the shorter 3 point line. Guys are guiding shots

  3. _Wado3000

    A lineup of Reaves Ant and JB ain’t rebounding shit

  4. BaileyHistory

    Luka dodged this game to avoid being exposed 💀

  5. orphicwitch

    i’m not watching the game (can’t miss real madrid’s season opener) how’s my boy jb looking? is the brunson burner getting lit up?

  6. Seymour_Says

    There we go Reaves. When this squad hits it’s 3, it’ll be tough to beat. The defense and transition offense is already straight.

  7. copaseticepiplectic

    so wtf happened to take fouls in fiba basketball why is slovenia getting away with them all

  8. BlueJays007

    Honestly Slovenia really doesn’t look as bad as I thought they would based on what people have been saying

  9. _Wado3000

    Paolo a little out of sorts on both ends

  10. OmniCrush

    Looks like the best way to stop Reaves is to put three defenders around him.

  11. Skullripper675

    I know Italy is probably still pissed, but I’m enjoying watching Paolo on this USA team a lot

  12. EB_V3_4life

    US really sloppy this quarter

    Some growing pains are expected but thankfully they have cushion

  13. Strange_Interview_47

    Doesn’t Edwards have 15 after that 3?

  14. BatmanHive

    He was grabbing Ingram’s arms and Ingram gets the call lol

  15. MySweatyTh1ghs

    Ok if I’m reading this boxscore right Edwards is 7/14 with 15pts, little different at first but I can get used to this.

  16. Minute-Decent

    BI has had some great blocks in these past 2 games

    Also Brunson with 8 assists 🔥

  17. kingofgamesbrah

    i didnt realize we were playing today.

    Whos looking good? And how was Austin if hes played?

  18. Minute-Decent

    US are getting a lot of fouls…

    Thought they let you be more physical.

    It’s breaking the flow, US seem best in transition

  19. _Wado3000

    That call on BI feels like the regular season tbh

  20. BatmanHive

    Some bad calls going BI’s way today

  21. radijator22

    Man Jalen Brunson is a beauty in FIBA ball. I couldn’t watch much, but this group of guys really feels like they want to adapt to FIBA a lot more than last one. and boy can you see how individually better they are. USA will be a team to beat unlike last world cup. and you’ll witness what a monster FIBA ball luka is. I really fucking appreciate that I can see this level of talent playing FIBA type of ball. NBA talent is simply absurd

  22. Seymour_Says

    We’re going to have to really bring it against Spain tomorrow but this is great practice for a young team that’s still getting used to playing together.

  23. Legitimate_Secret_79

    Can’t fucking believe Slovenia covered by half point

  24. Mahomeboy001

    I feel like the second unit plays better than the first. Reaves Hali Portis Cam just demolish every second unit

  25. SincereFan

    Paolo was dominant on both ends. If you have time rewatch the 2 games. Paolo is elite defensively so far these 2 games, so many correct little things, correct hedges, correct switches, great zone coverages, stopping a 3v1 fastbreak this game and stopping a 3v2 fastbreak last game. This is a defensive masterclass. Also offensively nobody can guard Paolo, and he is making the right pass as the field general, calling plays and screens, and making many hockey assists. He is also making essentially every shot he gets, just he barely gets the ball. Paolo could start but to bench him is ridiculous unless there was some type of dispute. Maybe he gets more minutes tomorrow vs Spain.

  26. Cactuses_Octopusses

    Anyone know where to stream these games when they’re on? None of the usual sites seem to have them.

  27. yousonuva

    USA rebound boxscore looks like a report card

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