Game Recap
Fans packed into the Milwaukee Dome, which was airlifted from Milwaukee to Mexico City apparently for this game, to watch the USA battle Argentina in a crucial round 2 rematch of the Season 15 Americas Tournament Semifinal. Argentina went all out, Crunch Timing and using a 3-2 zone hoping to slow down the American guard attack. Coach Jason and the USA National Team decided to Take It Easy and countered with a Look Inside offense.
Two additions to the US National Team roster were made before the game. Small Forward Bill Weeks was instantly thrown into the starting role and wound up playing the entire game because the coaching staff wanted to whip him into shape. Big man Ade Maples was called up to the roster also, but missed the team bus to the arena and subsequently did not play in the game.
Led by Jairo's 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 36 quesadillas he cooked for the team at halftime, the USA pounded the ball inside early and often. Big man Paul Owens contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Bill Weeks had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his first NT game.
Despite a desperate 4th quarter comeback by the Argentinians, the USA held on in the final minutes to win 120-111. The USA National Team is still undefeated and will face 2-0 Brazil next Monday in a battle for Group D supremacy. Stay tuned!