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A North American matchup between the United States and Canada heralds the USA Basketball Showcase tonight in Las Vegas.
> Framed score: USA 86, Canada 72
Team USA and Team Canada last met precisely 10 months ago, in the FIBA World Cup 2023 bronze medal game. Canada won in a thriller.
The Roster: Team Canada will bring back most of its World Cup squad for the Olympics, with notable additions of Jamal Murray, Trey Lyles and Andrew Nembhard. Canada will bring the latest NBA players (10) from each and every country abroad. United States to the Olympic Games.
By contrast, Team USA waived two players from its World Cup squad – Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton – and added 10 NBA All-Stars, led by four former league MVPs: LeBron James (4x) , Steph Curry (2x), Kevin Durant and Joel. Embiide.
Early Test: With NBA skill and a superior point of team continuity, Canada provides strong control for Team USA. The U. S. is taking the field for the first time as a unit this summer.