Team USA dominated Puerto Rico 104-83, with Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo taking a backseat following a huge 18-point outing against South Sudan. Despite just scoring three points in the end, Adebayo made a defensive contribution with two steals and five rebounds.
Puerto Rico got off to a fast start and was ahead after the first quarter. The ability of Team USA to exploit their opponent’s defense proved to be the difference in this game. In the second quarter, LeBron James got the club going by finding outside shooters and then feeding inside scorers. James was a team-high plus-18 and finished with eight assists.
In the second half, Anthony Edwards went on a rampage, making multiple long shots and finishing with elegance. In addition to two steals, he finished with a game-high 26 points.
Team USA’s attack in this game did not require much from Bam because Edwards and James were leading the charge. In the few minutes he played, he still had a beneficial effect and it was enough to win the game.
For the remainder of his stay in Paris, things will continue to be like that. There is a lot of skill on Team USA. They might provide a big night to a different player each game. That ought to be sufficient as long as Bam at least performs his duties on the defensive end. Puerto Rico was the target of that lawsuit.
Team USA’s victory over Puerto Rico guaranteed them the top seed in the quarterfinals. Team USA will try to maintain their current winning streak against their next opponent. They have demolished their opponents thus far.
Team USA’s victory over Brazil bears Bam Adebayo’s signature.
Team USA easily defeated Brazil with a final score of 122-87 in the 2024 Summer Olympics quarterfinal match in Paris. Bam Adebayo, a star for the Miami Heat, managed to have an instant impact on this game. He gave his squad additional possessions early in the game by grabbing two offensive rebounds.
Team USA’s dominant performance in the game was made possible by these second-chance scoring chances. Team USA made 57.7% of their field goals overall and an astonishing 48.4% of their 3-pointers. With nine points and seven rebounds, Bam’s performance allowed Team USA to equal the offensive rebounding total of a very strong Brazil team.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinal match, Team USA defeated Brazil thanks in part to Bam Adebayo’s offensive rebounds.
In true Bamonte flair, Bam also made a 3-pointer late in the game. Like so many other players on Team USA, his role has evolved with each game. What hasn’t altered is Bam’s capacity to influence victory.
Team USA goes to the semi-finals to face Serbia after this win. Team USA defeated Serbia with a resounding score of 110-84 to win the group stage match. To win this game, Bam will probably need to limit Serbian sensation Nikola Jokic over multiple possessions.
Team USA will definitely medal from these Olympics with one more victory, but any result less than a gold medal would be a letdown for this outstanding group. When Team USA takes versus Serbia on August 8, Bam and the rest of the team will need to stay focused.
