Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Best player for @usabasketball tonight vs Canada? Anthony Davis, and it wasn’t particularly close. Will be interesting how Kerr elects to play Davis and Embiid, who fouled out in 12 minutes – 12:40 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Final: US 86, Canada 72. Sloppy start and fairly brutal outing for Embiid, but USA size and depth were overwhelming by end. – 12:32 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
USA/Canada thoughts: USA took only 22 3s, 12 FTA. Halfcourt offense was extremely clunky, but Canada has best perimeter defense they’ll face. USA also misses KD a lot in halfcourt offense. If USA is going to play this Bam/AD unit, I like Curry with them more than Hali. – 12:31 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
I remember Tim Duncan souring on international basketball two decades earlier (“FIBA sucks”) in part over frustrations over how games are officiated. Joel Embiid, who fouls out in the third quarter tonight, is going to have to adjust. – 12:01 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Who are the U.S. centers in 2028 assuming Embiid is a one-off and AD ages out? Bam, Chet and … ????????? – 11:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Embiid’s Team USA debut: 12 minutes, 5 points, 5 fouls, 3 turnovers.
On the plus side, he beats Vegas traffic. – 11:58 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Joel Embiid fouls out of his USA Basketball debut with 5:01 left in the third quarter. Departs with 5 points and 6 rebounds. – 11:55 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Embiid gets “unsportsmanlike” foul’ akin to an NBA flagrnt, for levelling Dwight Powell.
The FIBA debut of Mr. Embiid has not been glittery – 11:55 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Like, if Powell had just got up and punched Embiid in the head, would anyone think it was a bad idea? I’d have more time for Embiid if he just owned his cheap shots, but he always pretends t – 11:54 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Unsportsmanlike foul on Embiid, and it’s also his fourth foul. It was also an and-1, so Canada has a chance for a six-point play. – 11:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dwight Powell and Joel Embiid just had a brief conversation after Embiid caught Powell with an elbow. – 11:52 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Dwight Powell taking umbrage with that last Embiid foul in the nicest, most stereotypically polite Canadian way possible. – 11:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker’s jumper stops an 8-0 Canada run. Then Book gets the assist on a Joel Embiid jumper, and Team USA is back up by 9 – 11:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just watched Bron set a pindown to free Steph so Embiid could get a clean pass to him from the top of the key.
I love the Olympics. We never get to see the best play with the best like this. – 11:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dwight Powell has done an excellent job on Embiid. Starting lineup loses some O with Olynyk off the bench, but that group isn’t lacking for it already, and Powell gives them some much-needed interior D and rim protection. Good stuff from him, so far. – 11:14 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It’s just occurring to Embiid that the Olympics are like six straight single elimination playoff games … – 11:13 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Imagine telling someone in 1984 about that sequence
A 6-8 wing (Bron) after his 21st season blocks off the backboard
A 7-footer (Embiid) dribbles from halfcourt and dishes to a guard (Booker) for 3.
Wild, man. Wild fun ball. – 11:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Big question was how Canada would handle USA’s size.
Well, through 1Q:
Embiid/Davis/Adebayo: 4 points
Powell/Olynyk/Lyles: 9 points
KO leads all scorers with 7 points, Barrett with 4. Canada leads 21-14. – 10:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
12-4 Canada early. USA missing some good looks, Canada hitting some tough ones, but really nice minutes for Powell on Embiid and Canada moving ball decently on offence. – 10:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
USA starting Embiid, Curry, James, Booker and Holiday with Durant out. Plug in KD for Holiday or Booker and this could be the lineup in France. – 10:35 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
USA Basketball men’s Olympic team starting lineup vs. Canada:
LeBron James
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
* (Kevin Durant not playing due to sore calf) – 10:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The starters for Team USA:
Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James and Joel Embiid. – 10:34 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
In case you missed it, your starting five for Team USA:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
(Once Durant gets healthy he subs out one of Booker and Holiday, and other things could shift as well. Tatum and Edwards could get looks.) – 10:32 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Grant Hill on Kevin Durant’s availability for Team USA in the Olympics: “Durant will be on the plane. He’s been working and rehabbing. He’s looked great. I think we are just being cautious and conservative. I think we expect to see him on the court when we are in Abu Dhabi.” pic.twitter.com/hMzw8rAxM9 – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No Kevin Durant (calf) tonight.
Kawhi Leonard withdraws.
Derrick White replaces Leonard.
Who would you start tonight vs. Canada in Las Vegas.
My 5: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Thoughts? #TeamUSA#Paris2024 – 9:51 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked about Jaylen Brown’s cryptic tweets, Grant Hill says he is trying to win and put together the right pieces for USA Basketball. He said he has had to have tough conversations with players who want to be with the team. Also says Kevin Durant will fly with team tomorrow. – 9:27 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best scoring averages for Team USA at the Olympics
Scott May: 16.66 ppg
Jerry Lucas: 16.75 ppg
Oscar Robertson: 17.25 ppg
Adrian Dantley: 19.33 ppg
KEVIN DURANT: 19.78 ppg
He’s also No. 1 in total points.
The Team USA GOAT. pic.twitter.com/Nl68aOAohQ – 8:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I talked with Joel Embiid this week to get his thoughts on Paul George, of finally having a core to build chemistry with, getting a chance to win a gold medal for his son, Arthur, and all the hurdles he’s had to overcome to get to this point. allphly.com/family-legacy-… – 7:40 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
When USA loses, size is usually the issue. But with Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo on the roster days of being ‘bullied’ should be over, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56279… – 4:12 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: USA Basketball’s gold medal formula came together during its buzzy Olympic training camp in Las Vegas: Big stars (LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant) plus bigger centers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 3:04 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Grant Hill on USA Basketball’s Olympic preparation: ‘Everybody wanted to be a part of this.’ USA Basketball’s managing director talks about his historic role, the keys to gold in Paris, courting Joel Embiid, The Dream Team vs Today, gold pressure and more. bit.ly/4eTlysJ – 12:39 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James has played against 22 NBA75 players in his career.
He has a winning record against 13 of them, including Kobe and KD.
(Modern-day players are quite underrepresented in the NBA75 list, by the way). pic.twitter.com/emyw9oM3dS – 12:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I talked to Kevin Durant about his reported frustration with the offense last season, his first impression of Mike Budenholzer and if he thinks this group can make a big jump in Year 2 like other teams: arizonasports.com/story/3550433/… – 12:14 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
No KD (injury) or Kawhi (withdrawn) for USA in tonight’s Olympic tune up from Vegas. Canada is expected to have its full 12-man roster, which will officially be announced this afternoon. – 11:34 AM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Really surprised the Clippers let Kawhi Leonard even attempt to play but I understand why he wanted to be part of it. Still can’t believe Sixers are thrilled that Joel Embiid is there. – 11:23 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Good morning from Las Vegas! Tonight, Joel Embiid makes his debut for Team USA.
As the big man, his new coaches, and teammates have explained over the last few days, it’s an opportunity for a student of the game to evolve once again.
@PHLY_Sports allphly.com/team-usa-offer… – 10:16 AM
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