Billyhoyle
Im Not Juan Garcia
we are only getting owned by a 32-6 second quarter
AITAMA, Japan, Aug. 27 -- One victory down, three to go.
Team USA moved one step closer in its pursuit of the gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship, crushing Australia 113-73 in an elimination-round matchup Sunday.
USA played its best quarter of the tournament, outscoring Australia 32-6 in the second period to turn a four-point lead into a 30-point rout at halftime.
Up next for the USA is Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in the quarterfinals on Wednesday (ESPN2, 6:30 a.m. ET). USA Basketball is three victories away from accomplishing its goal of winning the tournament.
After a solid first quarter, Team USA clamped down defensively in the second. Although the USA increased its defensive pressure, its offense didn't suffer as it took a 59-29 lead into intermission.
Team USA went 14-for-27 from 3-point range, and forced 24 Australia turnovers.
Carmelo Anthony continued his outstanding play, finishing with 20 points. Joe Johnson added 18 and Dwyane Wade chipped in 15.
Anthony Bogut played well for Australia, scoring 20 points in defeat.
Team USA is now 6-0 at the World Championship
thumbboy said:why didn't they just do that for the whole game and then it would be a respectable 10pt loss..
40pts is wack!
white_chocolate_55 said:well i mentioned a 30 point loss would be a good result.. this is the next step up from that.. so it wasnt really a blowout considering..