The United States team has had quite a few warm-up games recently, and they played another warm-up game against the South Sudan men's basketball team. Although the match was also won, it was won in a reversal and it was played to the last round. In other words, the United States team played the most difficult warm-up games in these games, even if the overall strength of the opponent was not as good as the previous opponent. Reversal + Kerr changes the formation, the strongest James is in the team, 5 people have made great contributions, and Durant has good news.
For Kerr, the warm-up game is the best time to find his own holes and hone his roster. Kerr changed the lineup again in this game, except for James + Curry + Embiid who are stable starting lineups, the other two positions have been changing, and Booker has been the starter in this game. However, in terms of the effect of changing formations, it can only be said that it is average, after all, the start of the three guards, plus Embiid, who likes to play guards, still has a certain impact, which is what Kerr will avoid next.
The warm-up game was able to win the game, and 5 people made meritorious contributions. The first is Embiid. In the previous games, Embiid was infinitely criticized. But fortunately, Kerr gives Embiid about 18 minutes of playing time every game, not giving too many opportunities. In this game, Embiid was generally more efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots and getting 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Embiid cut back on his three-point shots and went to the basket more, and that's the right strategy.
The second is Curry. Curry's shooting efficiency in this game is not high overall, but when he is on the court, Curry's value is much higher than the stats. Curry had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, which was a great help to the team. I don't know if you have noticed it, Kerr is building this lineup according to the Warriors system. It's a pity that everyone is a star, and they won't be able to fully devote themselves to the state without the ball and play some ways for a while.
The third place is thick eyebrows. Thick eyebrows did not disappoint everyone in the entire warm-up game, in fact, he should have played the first game and replaced Embiid, but it is a pity that Kerr did not do so. Thick eyebrows had 15 points and 11 rebounds in the game, including six frontcourt rebounds. Thick eyebrows are the first inside line of the United States team, and the form of playing is definitely a top existence. I don't know if Cole will let Thick Eyebrows start in the later stage and arrange heavier tasks for Thick Eyebrows.
The fourth is Edwards. Edwards is in this lineup, and the playing time is only about 20 minutes, and Edwards also understands his task, which is to take the ball and rush directly. Edwards' drive is something the team desperately needs. There were 11 points in this game, but Edwards also needs to be very aware that there are times when it comes to making better choices and not going too far over, especially when it comes to key games.
The fifth is James. This game really forced out the strongest James, and it was the most serious game since James warmed up, after all, this game was in a situation of chasing points. James hit 9-of-13 shots and 2-of-3 three-pointers to finish with 23 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds. I have to say that the current James is the team's anchor, which makes everyone quite reassured, and when James should exert his strength, there is no ambiguity at all.
In addition, we need to know that Durant also has good news, that is, he has returned to training, just see when he can come back, so that he is a fully physical super team.