Yes, we've only won the Bronze recently! Sure, the rest of the world has embarrassed the "home" team in basketball the last eight years. And I'd concede the combined salary of the USA Men's Basketball Team exceeds the GNP of more than half of all the nations competing in the Olympics.
Now that that's out of the way, let's talk victory. Last night Canada received a beatdown of biblical proportions. 120-65? Not even in NBA Live on easy with a fantasy roster of NBA All Stars and a custom created Michael Jordan have I put the hurt on a team like Team USA did Friday night in Las Vegas.
Let's see Carmelo Anthony 24 points,Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul, 23 points each, Dwight Howard had 19 points and 7 rebounds. And the rest of the team scored in double digits except for Carlos Boozer who had 8 points and 4 rebounds.
The team shot for a combined 65% from the field, 50% from 3 pt land and 75% from the free throw line.
I don't know about you but that sounds like domination to me. Sure, it's only Canada but judging from the closer victories of teams past, I'd take this as a giant leap in the right direction.
Dwayne Wade looked like Dwayne Wade the NBA Finals MVP. Chris Paul dished like he's played with those guys for seasons. And everybody, yes, everybody rebounded the ball!
The game was never close after the first quarter. This went from Canada losing respectfully to 95-56 at the end of the third quarter and everyone wondering why Canada still had enough pride to play till the end of the game. Michael Redd 6 for 8 from three point land? Kobe's banking in a three pointer? Dwight Howard looking like Thor minus the hammer. And you would think the Canadians would have the good sense to get out of the way!
What more could you ask for? I know, how about a healthy Lebron James on the floor with this dominating squad? Could we see a 100 point victory?
I can't wait till the Olympics begin!
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