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Anthony Edwards dropped 22 points and 8 rebounds in Team USA's third FIBA World Cup win vs. Jordan.

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Team USA put on another offensive clinic against their opponents in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Player of the Game Anthony  Edwards EFF 26 Anthony Edwards Points 22 Accuracy 8-16 Rebounds 8 Assists 4

Steve Kerr's team finished the First-Round stage with a crushing 110-62win over Jordan. Team USA got their third consecutive win and advanced to the Second Round with a perfect 3-0 record.

They will meet undefeated Lithuania and Montenegro in the newly-formed Group J.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was Team USA's top performer in a win vs. Jordan. He scored 22 points (5/11 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 3/3 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and completed several ferocious dunks, including a windmill slam in the third quarter.

Bobby Portis (13), Jaren Jackson Jr. (12), and Jalen Brunson (10) were the other three Team USA players who scored in double-digits.

Team USA knocked down 10 three-pointers in 29 attempts (34%), nailed 29 out of 51 two-pointers (57%), and recorded 29 assists.

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