Damian Lillard and Team USA overcome Ricky Rubio and Spain in last prep game

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Damian Lillard #6 of the USA Men's National Team shoots the ball during the game against the Spain Men's National Team on July 18, 2021 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Team USA got a much-needed confidence boost going into the Olympics

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

With less than a week to go until the Tokyo Olympics, two top-ranked national teams in the world clashed in Las Vegas. The reigning Olympic champions Team USA got the better of the reigning FIBA World Cup champions Spain with 83-76 on the scoreboard.

Coach Gregg Popovich established pretty much a nine-man rotation for the game which saw the return of Jerami Grant after being sidelined due to the health and safety protocols.

Damian Lillard was leading the way with 19 points while Kevin Durant added 14 and Zach LaVine 13 points. The recent addition to Team USA in Keldon Johnson also played a crucial role with 15 points on 7-9 shooting.

On the opposing side, Ricky Rubio took over with 23 points while Willy Hernangomez and Marc Gasol scored 11 and ten respectively.

“We’re getting better with each passing day,” coach Popovich said and commented on lack of preparation. “Less is more. Reinventing the wheel is the worst thing you could do with this group.”

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