Gaining ground
The Americans rediscovered the concept known as defense in the third quarter. The Australians are 9-for-15 on three-point shots, but the U.S. seems to be getting their hands in faces better.
This Australian team began the tournament with a 22-point loss to the Greeks. I don't care if you've got Sophocles and a bunch of other Greek minds playing for you, you're not supposed to beat an entire continent by 22 points.
But after three periods, it's Australia 67, United States 65.
What is this Hummer commercial-free logo they keep putting up behind Jim Lampley in the studio? This is kinda like "compassionate conservative," "jumbo shrimp" and "country music."
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