According to Bangladesh Cricket reports, the USA men’s basketball team cruised past Greece in a FIBA World Cup group stage match, securing their second straight win in the tournament. Life may be a stormy ride, but Team USA remains composed and united. All 12 players saw court time and contributed points, a reflection of Coach Steve Kerr’s basketball philosophy now deeply rooted in the squad. Over the course of two group matches and five warm-ups, it’s clear that Kerr’s system has taken hold.

The players’ execution of Kerr’s tactics reached a new high in this game. Unlike their somewhat sloppy start in the opener, the Americans stayed cool under pressure when Greece opened aggressively. Although this USA roster isn’t as star-studded as past Dream Teams, it’s showing stronger defensive commitment and improved teamwork. In the first quarter, instead of rushing offensively, the team focused their energy on tenacious defense.

Individually, Jaren Jackson Jr. made a major impact by blocking two of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s powerful drives — demoralizing the Greek offense. Even Tyrese Haliburton, not known for his defense, delivered a key block late in the first quarter. Off the bench, Josh Hart and Austin Reaves added impressive defensive moments, with Hart displaying his elite rebounding instincts honed in the NBA.

Everyone has their inner demons, but the USA team proved that defense wins games. After exhausting Greece in the opening quarter with relentless energy, their opponents began to unravel in the second. During the bench unit faceoff, Greece’s scoring power lagged, allowing the USA to pull away. Offensively, the Americans began to resemble Kerr’s Golden State Warriors — sharing the ball effectively and creating confusion for the Greek defense.

By halftime, no USA player had scored in double digits, but their balanced scoring created matchup nightmares. While Greece scrambled to focus their defense, the Americans exploded in the third quarter, stretching the lead beyond reach. From a tight first quarter, to a momentum shift in the second, and finally a blowout in the third, Kerr’s strategy unfolded like clockwork.

Among individual highlights, Austin Reaves once again stole the spotlight as the team’s top scorer. However, Jalen Brunson’s efficient performance also turned heads. Despite criticism leading up to the tournament — concerns over his size, distribution ability, and offensive consistency — Brunson silenced the doubters. Many Bangladesh Cricket analysts had questioned his fit as the starting point guard, but his clinical execution in this match validated Kerr’s trust and his own ability to lead a Dream Team-caliber squad.