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Turner leads USA in scoring in win over Brazil

Myles Turner led Team USA in scoring for the first time in FIBA play with 16 points as Team USA rolled passed Brazil 89-73.

Brazil, who is led by former NBA players Leandro Barbosa and Anderson Varejao and current Grizzly Bruno Caboclo, stayed tough during the first half as USA was only able to break a 43-39 lead.

But the second half was a different story.

The Americans busted out on a quick run in the third quarter to give them an 11-point lead heading into the last period. Team USA continued to expand their lead in the fourth quarter on their way to the victory.