(sabasports report) The USA men’s basketball team lost to Canada 118-127 in overtime in the bronze medal match of the men’s Basketball World Cup. Austin Reaves spoke after the game.
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Talking about the reason for the loss, Reaves said: “We just lost, win or lose, you can find some shortcomings after every game, and then do self-criticism, we just did not do well enough.”
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Reaves later said defense was the biggest problem for the U.S. team, saying: “After the loss to Germany, we should have done a better job of defending as a team, but we didn’t.” Reaves shot 7 of 14 from the field, 2 of 5 from 3-point range, 7 of 7 free throws and 23 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.