Team USA started as though they were just filling the French Team out from a Game Plan Perspective. Then in the 2nd and 3rd Frames the US outscores the French and their Point God Tony Parker by 26 Points to put the Contest away.
Led by the Durantula's 22 Points, including 3-5 with the Money Ball, Team USA exploited what most Olympic Teams don't have...Firepower on the Perimeter.
After only a 22-21 advantage after 1 the Americans put a 15 Spot on the French led by Durant and KL of 10K lakes. Love had 14 points in 14 minutes including a Money Ball as the French were dumbfounded trying to check a Power Forward with that kind of Perimeter Game.
French NBA Players TP9 (10 pts), Batum (7 pts), Turiaf (7 pts), Diaw (9 pts), and Seraphin (3 pts) were never really a factor as they were just over matched. Their output of 36 Points was matched by Durant and KL's combined 36 points.
King James tallied 9 points and 8 helpers with the Black Mamba only the 3rd Player in Double Figures with 10.
Team USA was +16 on the Glass and +6 with the Money Ball. If your going to challenge Team USA you have to be close in both of those Categories and if your not Do Not Look at the Scoreboard.
Up next for Team USA...Tunisia July 31st at 1015PM ET......
Note: Stats from USAbasketball.com
LOGO WATCH LONDON 2012....USA starts slow then puts the GAME into OVERDRIVE as they put a 27 Piece on the FRENCH and no PASTRIES
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