Team USA is looking locked in and ready to go! In their final warm-up match before the 2025 Paris Olympics, the Americans took care of business with a 96–78 win over Germany, sending a clear message to the rest of the world.
🔥 Anthony Edwards was unstoppable, dropping 24 points along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves star looked every bit the leader of this new-look U.S. squad. Supporting him were Jayson Tatum (18 points) and Tyrese Haliburton, who dished out an impressive 11 assists and controlled the pace like a seasoned floor general.
Germany—still riding high from their FIBA World Cup win in 2023—couldn’t find a rhythm against the Americans’ aggressive defense and fast breaks. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder combined for 30 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep up.
Coach Steve Kerr praised the team’s focus:
“We’re building chemistry every day, and this was a big step. Germany’s a top team—they pushed us, and we responded.”
📅 What’s next?
Team USA kicks off their Olympic journey on July 20 against Serbia, a matchup that many are already calling a potential final preview.
✨ Also in warm-up action:
- France beat Spain 83–79 in a nail-biter.
- Australia shocked Canada 94–90 in OT.
🏀 The road to gold is heating up—stay tuned for full Olympic basketball coverage and behind-the-scenes updates right here on the blog!
