Tag: World Cup 2019

USA urged to improve defense ahead of Basketball World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich says his team has to improve its defense and communication ahead of the World Cup despite an impressive 102-86 victory over Australia. The reigning world champions posted a 31-point third quarter on the back of a barrage of three-pointers to overwhelm the Boomers Thursday evening after a tight first half. Boston guard Kemba Walker sank 23 points, the Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner added 15 with […]