Le Basketbawl

Kobe Bryant and Chris Bosh each led the United States team with 18 points apiece. Team USA shot 53.7% (36-67) from the floor for the game. The first quarter was competitively played with the Americans ahead 20-16 at the end of the period. But then there was an offensive explosion for Team USA as they had a very healthy 51-32 lead at the half. Greece played well again in the second half but never recovered from the second quarter,

Bryant along with his 18 points, had 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block. Chris Bosh came off the bench to score his 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals in the victory. Dwyane Wade who has proven that he is all the way back from last season’s injuries had another great game, 17 points, 6 steals, 5 assists, 3 rebounds. LeBron James scored 13 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals.

Theo Papaloukas led the team from Greece with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. Vassilis Spanoulis scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. Team USA will play Spain on Saturday.