USA Clinches a Spot
Posted on August 22nd, 2006 by
Team USA played pretty good today, not only did they start making their 3 point shots (10-20) but they also beat one of the better teams in their pool. The next game should be pretty good, two 3-0 undefeated teams 
The United States had the two best teams on the floor Tuesday night.
Using two units to wear down and outrun Slovenia, the Americans rolled to a 114-95 victory, remaining unbeaten and clinching a spot in the round of 16 at the world championships.
Dwyane Wade scored 20 points for the U.S. (3-0), which meets fellow Group D unbeaten Italy on Wednesday night. LeBron James added 19 in his most impressive performance of the tournament.
James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Shane Battier started the game, but U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski sent Wade, Elton Brand, Antawn Jamison, Kirk Hinrich and Joe Johnson out together midway through the first period.
The second unit put a stop to Slovenia’s strong start, and both groups contributed to the big run that blew open the game in the second quarter.
Brand finished with 16 points and Anthony had 14. All but one of the U.S. players scored. #
