Anthony Edwards backs up ‘number one option’ claim with impressive play for Team USA

Edwards' impressive play has helped Team USA secure victories in both exhibition games.

Anthony Edwards backs up ‘number one option’ claim with impressive play for Team USA

Anthony Edwards was on fire during the first half of the warm up game against the Australia

Anthony Edwards had confidently declared himself the “number one option” for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team. Despite being surrounded by legendary players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant, Ant-Man has backed up his claim with an impressive performance in the friendly win over Australia.

In a recent exhibition game against Team Canada, Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring, and he continued his strong play against Team Australia in Abu Dhabi. He scored 11 points in just five minutes, including a highlight-reel play featuring a smooth crossover and jumper.

Edwards’ impressive play has helped Team USA secure victories in both exhibition games, with the latest being a 98-92 win over Australia. As the team prepares for Olympic play, which begins on July 28, Edwards is making a strong case for himself as the team’s top option.

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With his skills and confidence on full display, Edwards is proving himself to be a force to be reckoned with on the court. As Team USA gears up for the Olympics, Edwards’ performance will be crucial to the team’s success.

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Team USA edges Out Australia in a close exhibition matchup 

Team USA faced a closer-than-expected game against Australia in Abu Dhabi, eventually winning 98-92. Australia’s NBA players, including Jock Landale and Josh Giddey, put up a strong fight, but Devin Booker’s late-game heroics and Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch 3-pointers secured the American victory.

Despite a sluggish offensive performance, Team USA’s star players stepped up, with Anthony Davis dominating in the paint and Anthony Edwards and Devin Booker leading the scoring. However, the team’s 18 turnovers highlighted their ongoing struggles with cohesion and learning to play together.

Team USA will face Serbia and NBA MVP Nikola Jokic in their next exhibition matchup, a game that will also mark the start of their Olympic campaign. With Kevin Durant still sidelined due to a calf injury, the team will rely on their remaining stars to secure a win. The game will be televised on FS1 and tip off at noon ET.

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