SAITAMA, Japan -- The best thing Team USA had going for it this summer was Kevin Durant committing to play. On Saturday, he reminded everyone why.
On a night when he became the all-time leading American scorer in the Olympics, Durant added another tremendous performance to his Team USA résumé in a 119-84 victory over the Czech Republic.
The victory assured Team USA second place in its group and a place in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Its opponent and game time will be determined in a draw Sunday, with the only certainty being there cannot be a rematch with France until at least the semifinals.