Brazil's RECIFE: For the USA Basketball squad that was assigned to the AmeriCup competition, Alex Jensen outlined a straightforward strategy. Make progress each day, and the outcomes will take care of themselves.
In Monday's 88-58 victory over Panama, Norris Cole scored 17 points, Craig Sword added 11, and the United States earned its first AmeriCup victory. The Americans (1-1) never trailed and outscored Panama 48-9 from 3-point range while holding a 38-point lead at one point.
The American team's coach, Jensen, remarked, "We have to peak when it's appropriate. "I believe tonight was a step in that direction."
The United States lost six points to Mexico in the AmeriCup opener before tearing after that. Before rain caused some leaks and forced the game's suspension Sunday, the Americans led Venezuela 48-21 at the half. The game will resume Tuesday.
The United States has outscored opponents 136-79 in its last six quarters when you add that result to Monday's performance.
For the United States, who will have Wednesday off before a quarterfinal showdown against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, Jeremy Pargo scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Cole remarked, "We're just focused on us and who we have to play." "We are not scanning the horizon. We're going one game at a time. I examine each game's scouting report separately.
With 12 points, Isaac Hall Machine gave Panama the lead. Panama was eliminated at 0-3.
On Monday, Venezuela (2-0) defeated Mexico (2-1) 80-74, creating a chance for the United States to prevail in a three-team tiebreaker and finish this stage in first place in Group C.
Also, on Monday in Group A, host Brazil (3-0) defeated Uruguay 76-66 to complete flawless group play (0-3). And Canada (2-1) defeated Colombia 62-61 thanks to a Trae Bell-Haynes free shot with 1.8 seconds left that completed a comeback from a 16-point deficit.
To 1-2, Colombia dropped.
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