BY LISA MESIONA/ADDU
TEAM USA demolished Brazil 122-87 in the last game of the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinal round.
Bruno Caboclo’s 30 points were no match to the American powerhouse, who had 3 starters scoring double-digit points.
4-time NBA all-star Devin Booker led the stats with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Booker’s performance throughout the tournament has gained praise from fans.
Joel Embiid also contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds, despite being sidelined for the second half due to a mild ankle sprain. Kevin Durant, who scored 11 points, is now the US Olympic all-time leading scorer.
The Americans remain unbeaten at 4-0 as they advance to the semifinals. “We just have to keep doing what we’re doing… defending at a really high level,” head coach Steve Kerr said.
Team USA will face off against Serbia at the Bercy Arena on Aug. 9 at 3:00 a.m. PST.
