Overview:
In a game between two teams with contrasting fortunes, USA will be facing Brazil in this second group game for the tournament favorites.
United States have won their last three games however they were run extremely close by Turkey as the game went into Turkey winning 93-92. They found their final group game against Japan in their vintage way when they thrashed Japan by 98-45.
Brazil were dominant in the group stages winning all their matches but suffered a shock loss to the Czech Republic losing by 71-93.
Here is a look at this game.
Match Timing: September 9, @ 06:00 PM IST
Venue – Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, in Shenzhen, China
Capacity- 20,000
USA –
There are no injury concerns for the team and they will be looking to try out players in this game and give them game time. Players like Khris Middleton and Joe Harris are expected to play more in this game along with the regular starters Kemba Walter and Jayson Tatum .
USA squad for the World Cup:
Marcus Smart, Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Kemba Walker, Derrick White, Donovan Mitchell, Joe Harris, Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee, Myles Turner
Brazil –
They are also injury and suspension free and Alex Garcia and Vitor Benite will be their key players in the crucial encounter.
Brazil squad for the 2019 FIBA World Cup:
Yago Mateus, Rafa Luz, Cristiano Felicio, Vitor Benite, Marcelinho Huertas, Alex Garcia, Anderson Varejao, Marquinhos Sousa, Leandrinho Barbosa, Augusto Lima, Ddi Louzada, Bruno Caboclo
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USA – Joe Harris, Khris Middleton, Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Brook Lopez, Jaylen Brown
BRA – Bruno Caboclo, Alex Garcia, Anderson Varejao, Vitor Alves Benite, Rafa Luz
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Brazil –
Vitor Benite
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 23:24
Points – 12
Assists – 1
Rebounds – 1
Alex Garcia
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 21:12
Points – 7
Assists – 0
Rebounds – 2
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USA –
Kemaba Walker
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 25:37
Points – 15
Assists – 6
Rebounds – 4
Mitchell Donovan
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 27:38
Points – 10
Assists – 3
Rebounds – 5
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The game is expected to be a one sided one and USA are expected to win the game.