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USA 96, Puerto Rico 71 (7/31)(波多黎各) (the second time against Puerto Rico in the tour)
Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points as the U.S. stopped Puerto Rico 96-71 Saturday, July 31.
Dwyane Wade dished out eight assists in the victory over Puerto Rico.
Richard Jefferson scored 11 points on 5-for-10 shooting vs. Puerto Rico.
Starting point guard Stephon Marbury directed the offense during the July 31 win.
Shawn Marion notched 12 points and nine rebounds against Puerto Rico.
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Leading from start to finish, the USA Basketball Men's National Team defeated Puerto Rico 96-71 in its first exhibition game in Jacksonville, Fla. Jumping out to a 12-1 lead, the U.S. pulled ahead by as many as 17 points in the first quarter, 23-6, with 2:10 to play and finished the first 10 minutes up 26-15. Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs) scored seven of his 15 points in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Puerto Rico chipped away at the gap and with 1:35 on the clock before half, narrowed the USA's advantage to 39-34. Scoring the final four points of the half, the United States retired to its locker room ahead 43-34.
Puerto Rico again fought back and after Larry Ayuso made two of three free throws at 9:17 in third quarter, the score was 45-39. However, the U.S. went on a 12-3 scoring run to move ahead 57-42 and went on to lead by as many as 27 before taking the 96-71 victory.
In addition to Duncan's 15 points, Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets) and Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz) scored 16 apiece, Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns) added 11 points, Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) chipped in seven and passed off for eight assists, while Stephon Marbury notched six points and six assists.
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