USA basketball team beat Australia in Abu Dhabi

  • Anthony Edwards of USA scores during the USA's 98-92 exhibition match against Australia at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Anthony Edwards of USA scores during the USA's 98-92 exhibition match against Australia at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Stephen Curry of USA signs autographs after the game. Team USA play two warmup matches in Abu Dhabi as part of their 2024 Paris Olympics preparations, with Serbia up next.
    Stephen Curry of USA signs autographs after the game. Team USA play two warmup matches in Abu Dhabi as part of their 2024 Paris Olympics preparations, with Serbia up next.
  • LeBron James of USA, right, takes on Jock Landale of Australia.
    LeBron James of USA, right, takes on Jock Landale of Australia.
  • The USA national anthem is played before the game at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
    The USA national anthem is played before the game at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
  • Anthony Davis came off the bench to lead the scoring for USA with 17 points and 14 rebounds.
    Anthony Davis came off the bench to lead the scoring for USA with 17 points and 14 rebounds.
  • Joel Embiid of USA scores during the game against Australia.
    Joel Embiid of USA scores during the game against Australia.
  • Fans during the game between the USA and Australia at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
    Fans during the game between the USA and Australia at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
  • Stephen Curry of USA admitted after the match that playing in a star-studded USA team means making some adjustments.
    Stephen Curry of USA admitted after the match that playing in a star-studded USA team means making some adjustments.
  • LeBron James of USA controls the ball during the game against Australia.
    LeBron James of USA controls the ball during the game against Australia.
  • Anthony Davis of USA, right, takes on Will Magnay of Australia.
    Anthony Davis of USA, right, takes on Will Magnay of Australia.
  • Jayson Tatum of USA takes on Patty Mills of Australia.
    Jayson Tatum of USA takes on Patty Mills of Australia.
  • USA coach Steve Kerr holds tha ball during the game.
    USA coach Steve Kerr holds tha ball during the game.
  • Devin Booker of the USA scores against Australia.
    Devin Booker of the USA scores against Australia.
  • LeBron James of USA takes on Jack McVeigh of Australia.
    LeBron James of USA takes on Jack McVeigh of Australia.
  • Will Magnay of Australia hits a lay up.
    Will Magnay of Australia hits a lay up.