And the losses — two in exhibitions, then the Olympic opener against eventual Group A winner France — have been a benefit to the Americans, Adebayo said. "We don’t go in every game thinking we’re going to beat everybody by 50," Adebayo said. U.S. guard Damian Lillard said the game against Iran, the second one this summer where the Americans had all 12 of their players. GROUP AFrance (2-0) is the group winner, no matter what happens Saturday against Iran (0-2). GROUP BAustralia (2-0) has clinched a quarterfinal berth and can lock up first place in its group with a win Saturday against Germany (1-1).

Source: Fox News July 30, 2021 10:41 UTC