Only in the second game of the group stage, the American team is already facing a huge test! Turkey almost defeated Uncle Sam tonight (9/3), missing only four crucial free throws to end the US team's 44-game unbeaten streak in international competitions since 2006. In the end, the United States narrowly escaped death in the overtime with a one-point deficit of 93-92. This was the closest victory since the United States faced Greece in the World Championships 13 years ago.
Turkey played well for almost the entire game and even led 92-91 in the last 9 points of the overtime. However, like a demon, they missed 4 consecutive free throws that could have sealed the victory.
Khri plays for Milwaukee Buckss Middleton, is the only 2019 All-Star on the US team (the other is Kemba Walker). He was fouled on a fast break layup and made the first two free throws steadily; while his Turkish teammate Ersan Ilyasova After missing three points and being unable to take the lead again before time reached zero, Turkey was destined to miss the opportunity to enjoy the honor of defeating the "Dream Team".
The U.S. team actually led for most of the game until the last moment, when Turkey, ranked 17th in the world, took a 2-point lead. The final blow of the American team members,Jayson Tatum A missed shot from the outside was fouled by Cedi Osman of the Cavaliers and he hit two of three free throws, allowing the United States to come back to life and force the game into overtime.
The United States defeated the Czech Republic 88-67 in the first game. After this shocking victory, there is only one last game left in the group stage. It will face the Japanese team with the worst ranking in the world on Thursday. In addition, the Canadian team has been confirmed to be eliminated after losing to Australia (92-108) and Lithuania (69-92).
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