The Aussies hit hard and the Americans hit back, with George getting a technical foul for a shot at Dellavedova. Irving " born in Australia " added 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:35 left after Australia had closed within four. After nothing but pushovers this summer, the U.S. men's basketball team faced someone who pushed back. They nearly became the first team to knock off the Americans in the Olympics since Krzyzewski took over in 2005. The Americans, who had barely broken a sweat in Brazil, trailed early in the fourth quarter before Anthony hit a flurry of 3-pointers to put the Americans on top.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 11, 2016 00:00 UTC