As expected, Jordan was essentially a road bump for Team USA in FIBA play, and the Americans won 110-62.
One significant development: Jason Hart replaced Brandon Ingram in the starting lineup and here’s what ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says about that: “The move was made for Ingram’s benefit, as he was struggling mostly as a spot-up shooter. With the second unit, he was able to play with the ball more in his hands, as he’s used to with the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Ingram immediately looked more comfortable as a playmaker and had his best game in Manila, racking up five assists with seven points in 15 minutes.