Recognized as the team’s leader, Anthony Edwards showcased his immense skills against Jordan, underscoring his exceptional abilities.
His impressive plays drove the United States to another victory, preserving their flawless record with a commanding 110-62 win on Wednesday.
Moving forward, the USA team is scheduled to compete against Montenegro and Lithuania.
In contrast, Jordan’s path leads them to the Classification Games 17-32, where they seek an opportunity for Olympic qualification or participation in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Right from the beginning, Anthony Edwards asserted his dominance by accumulating 13 points before Jordan could react.
Throughout the match, the Minnesota Timberwolves star achieved a remarkable total of 22 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the field, while also securing 8 rebounds and delivering 4 assists.
“(The depth) is super important moving forward,” Anthony Edwards said. “Some nights, I’m not going to have it. Guys like Tyrese (Haliburton), Austin (Reaves), Jalen Brunson, everybody… I mean all 12 of us can put the ball through the hoop.
“We just feed off of one another, that’s super important that we got that depth.”
Check out Anthony Edwards’s TCL Player Of The Game highlights during the USA and Jordan game at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023:
