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Team USA faced a tough struggle from Montenegro in a game that tested their mettle at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Things weren?t looking so good initially for Team USA. Despite this, they could prevail 85-73, with Austin Reeves coming through during crunch time. With this victory, the United States improved to 4-0 overall and maintained its perfect tournament record.

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Team USA prevails over Montenegro

Team USA faced a tough opponent in Montenegro in a nail-biting match to win 85?73 and open up Round 2 of the World Cup. Reaves had a difficult time during most of the game, but he delivered when it counted, making a huge three-pointer and finishing with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals.

The American team had a tough start, trailing 11-4 at the beginning of the first quarter. Tyrese Halliburton and Brandon Ingram were two of head coach Steve Kerr?s well-timed substitutions that helped Team USA win. Montenegro, led by Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, became the first team in the competition to lead Team USA at halftime. But when Reaves came back into the game in the third quarter, he gave the team a much-needed boost and showed off his talent with a vital steal and assist.

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Team USA had a narrow six-point lead as the game began its final period. Reaves and the bench players attacked the paint, drawing fouls and making free throws while maintaining their cool. Reaves made a critical three-pointer with 2:44 remaining in the game to boost the margin to seven points. With Mikal Bridges’ layup extending the advantage into double digits in the dying seconds, Team USA narrowly won the game.

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Meanwhile, Draymond Green reacted to Team USA’s victory.

Draymond Green congratulates Team USA on their victory.

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Draymond Green congratulated Team USA on their victory on Twitter. Green sent out a tweet that included three American flag emojis to show his support for the performance of the national team.

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Being a player who has previously played for Team USA, his words are definitely sure to spur the team on.

He wrote, “Good Dub fellas.”

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Team USA looks optimistic about extending their winning streak in the competition as they look ahead to their upcoming game against Lithuania on September 3. Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars. Ranjitha closely follows post-game interviews and analyses, constantly striving to learn more about the game and its players. Ranjitha looks up to the entertaining duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley and very much enjoys their banter-filled insights into the world of basketball.

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