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Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk

2024/7/23
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Team USA has had some close calls during their exhibition games, but LeBron James has consistently stepped up in crunch time. His leadership and performance have solidified his role as the team's go-to player, raising questions about his workload ahead of the Olympics.
  • LeBron James has been the dominant player for Team USA, taking over late in close games.
  • Team USA's defense has been strong, creating a no-fly zone in the paint.
  • The team's three-point shooting has been inconsistent, and spacing has been an issue at times.
  • Kevin Durant's injury status remains uncertain, adding a layer of complexity to Team USA's Olympic prospects.

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Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more!

Team USA's Tough Games against South Sudan and Germany (1:00)

What teams are the biggest threat to Team USA (13:45)

Kevin Durant's injury severity (18:00)

ESPN Bet Win Totals Over/Under (25:30)

How competitive will the Spurs be in Year 2 of Wemby? (26:20)

The Cavs running it back (32:05)

What to make of the Sacramento Kings (43:00)

Can the Orlando Magic make another leap (56:45)

How good are the Bucks? (1:08:45)

Knicks discussion (1:12:30)

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