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US Men's Basketball Team Overcomes Early Deficit to Beat New Zealand in World Cup Opener

  • The US trailed early but came back to beat New Zealand 99-72 in their first game of the tournament.
  • Paolo Banchero led the US in scoring off the bench with 21 points.
  • Austin Reaves made key contributions with 12 points, 6 assists and 3 steals.
  • The US had issues with turnovers and rebounding but their shooting percentages were high.
  • The US remains undefeated this summer and will face a tough test next against Greece.
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