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How Celtics players fared in Team USA’s win over Germany before the Olympics Originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
The U.S. men’s basketball team concluded its pre-2024 Summer Olympics schedule with an exhibition game win over Germany in London on Monday.
The U.S. team had to deal with the Germans, who overcame an early deficit to make the game quite competitive in the second half. Germany led 75-71 with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, but the U.S. closed strongly. to secure a 92-88 victoryLeBron James dominated the offense in the final minutes.
The Americans’ starting lineup featured James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday.
Holiday is one of three Celtics players on the Olympic team, along with Jayson Tatum and Derrick White. Holiday and Tatum are on the Olympic roster for the second time. White is on it for the first time.
The next game for the United States team is their First match of the group stage against Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That showdown is scheduled for July 28 at 11:15 a.m. ET on NBC.
This is how the three Celtics players fared against Germany.
Jayson Tatum
Tatum played 14 minutes and scored four points on 2-of-6 shooting. He didn’t attempt a single 3-pointer, which was a bit surprising. Tatum also grabbed six rebounds (only Anthony Davis (seven) and Joel Embiid (eight) had more) and added an assist and a steal.
Tatum Highlights:
Jrue’s Vacation
Holiday was one of the starting point guards and opened the game with a strong performance from the field. He scored eight points on 3-of-3 shooting in the first five minutes.
Holiday finished with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, along with six rebounds, three assists and a block in 12 minutes. It was the kind of all-around performance we’ve come to expect from the two-time NBA champion.
Holiday Highlights:
Derrick Blanco
White also played 14 minutes. He missed both of his shot attempts, but made a pair of free throws to finish with two points. White also recorded a steal and played excellent perimeter defense. Curry and White were the only Team USA players who did not commit a single turnover.
