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'Durant Scores 23 Points' US Men's Basketball Defeats Australia to Advance to Finals

'Durant Scores 23 Points' US Men's Basketball Defeats Australia to Advance to Finals [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The "NBA star squad," the United States men's basketball team, has advanced to the final of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.


On the 5th, the United States defeated Australia 97-78 by 19 points in the men's basketball semifinals held at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, securing a spot in the final.


Team leader Kevin Durant delivered a stellar performance with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Devin Booker also contributed significantly with 20 points.


The United States will compete for the championship on the 7th against the winner of the Slovenia-France semifinal, which will take place the same evening.


The United States aims for its fourth consecutive gold medal following victories in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio de Janeiro 2016.


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