U.S. cruises to 113-73 win over Aussies

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Look out, world.The United States routed Australia 113-73 Sunday, sending an unmistakable message to the FIBA world championships. This isn’t the team that proved an embarrassment in recent international competitions.

Read the recap here.  Box Score 

Here’s a great article by Steve Kerr on Lebron’s unselfish play…

The numbers were not spectacular. In fact, the box score looked more Jared Jefferies than LeBron James: five points, four rebounds and four assists.

But LeBron’s unselfish play set the offensive tone early for the United States in Sunday’s 113-73 rout of Australia at the FIBA world championships.

James frequently set up shop at the top of the key, using his tremendous size to see over the top of everyone on the floor and pick apart the Australian defense.

In many ways, James’ play in this tournament epitomizes what looks like a revitalization of American basketball. He is helping establish an egoless chemistry by creating ball movement and penetration and opening up shots for Team USA.

On offense, James has deferred to Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade. He knows that their instinct is to score, and he understands the Americans are better off with him in a playmaking role than a scoring one.